Monza has announced that it will rename its famous Parabolica corner after five-time Formula 1 grand prix winner Michele Alboreto.
The Parabolica, which is the final corner at the high-speed Monza circuit, will be changed to ‘Curva Alboreto’, with the retitle to be made official at this year’s Italian Grand Prix.
The change is being done on the 20th anniversary of Alboreto’s death, after the Italian was killed during an Audi R8 test at Germany’s Lausitzring circuit.
A ceremony will take place at the circuit on Saturday, September 11, the day the circuit will play host to F1’s second ever ‘Sprint’ qualifying format.
Present at the ceremony will be his wife Nadia and as well as other family members, the President of ACI Angelo Sticchi Damiani, the President and CEO of F1 Stefano Domenicali and the President of Autodromo Nazionale Monza Giuseppe Redaelli.
The Parabolica was constructed in 1955 and has since established itself as one of the most iconic corners on the F1 calendar.
Alboreto endured a lengthy career in F1, entering 215 races across the course of 13 years with Tyrrell, Ferrari, Larrousse, Footwork, Scuderia Italia and Minardi.
As well as his five victories, the Milan-born driver took 23 podiums and two pole positions. He was also an established sportscar driver, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1997 alongside Stefan Johansson and Tom Kristensen.
This year’s Italian Grand Prix weekend takes place from September 10 – 12, one weekend later than normal following the introduction of the Dutch Grand Prix at the start of September.
