These are tense days for the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, which has come under pressure from numerous citizens and local committees complaining about the persistent and disruptive noise coming from the Monza Park, home to the legendary “Temple of Speed”. In the coming days, those responsible will meet publicly to discuss the issue, raising questions about the possible consequences for what is currently the only Italian round of the Formula 1 World Championship.
The attacks on the Monza Autodromo
The criticism aimed at the circuit mainly comes from the Comitato per il Parco Cederna and the committee “La Villa Reale è anche mia”. First of all, it is important to remember that the Monza Autodromo is not used exclusively for Formula 1, even though it remains the flagship event. Throughout the year, a wide range of activities take place almost every day, from Italian championships organised by the ACI to European series, from GT championships to the iconic Rally events, as well as private tests and promotional activities.
According to the two committees involved, this intense level of activity has led to several issues. “This year, even more than in previous years, we have received and continue to receive reports and protests about the unacceptable noise pollution in the Monza Park, but also in neighbouring municipalities and even within the city itself, caused by the uncontrolled use of motorised activities on the Autodromo track,” they stated.
The noise, described as “annoying and intolerable”, is seen as harmful to the health of citizens living in the surrounding areas, who say they are increasingly affected by the constant sound generated by on-track activities.
The meeting to decide the future
The public assembly will take place on Friday, 19 December. “We have achieved a first important step: a request from the Environmental Protection Office of the Municipality of Monza to verify the validity of the operator’s noise monitoring system and any additional control measures,” the committees explained.
“Following this, we expect further actions from the institutions. The aim is to obtain what citizens are loudly calling for: a park, protected as a cultural asset of international importance, no longer plagued by the noise produced by excessive recreational and sporting activities.”
Updates from tomorrow’s meeting could provide clarity on how Monza adapts moving forward, especially with exciting on-track developments ahead in Formula 1.
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