Formula One, from the Monza Grand Prix an induced revenue of almost 179 million

The Formula One circus will leave almost 179 million euro on the territory of the province of Monza and Milan. That's how much the induced activities are worth according to the estimates of the Ufficio Studi di Confcommercio Milano, Lodi Monza e Brianza in view of the Grand Prix of Monza that will take place on Sunday 1 September. The race will be followed by about 300 thousand fans and enthusiasts who will spend 59 million euro on accommodation, 53.6 million on shopping and merchandising, and another 28.6 million on food. To buy tickets for the circuit, the expenditure is 26.8 million while transport and parking are estimated at another 10.6 million. According to Confcommercio, the tourist induced activity of the Italian Grand Prix will benefit not only Brianza, but also the neighbouring provinces, starting with the metropolitan area of Milan. 51% of the tourist expenditure amounting to EUR 91.6 million will remain in the province of Monza and Brianza, 30% amounting to EUR 54.5 million will arrive in the metropolitan city of Milan, 11% amounting to EUR 19.4 million will go to the province of Como, and the remaining 7% will be distributed between Lecco and the other Lombard provinces. "A rich schedule of initiatives and events will animate the weekend around the circuit. A real 'Fuori Gran Premio' thanks to the contribution of the municipalities and the commercial activities with our Confcommercio Monza - underlines the secretary general Marco Barbieri -. And then there is the media impact of the event that will have a global resonance underlining the great attractiveness of our territory. A test bench for the 2026 Winter Games'.

For the occasion Trenord is strengthening its service to reach the circuit by train from Milan and all of Lombardy. On Saturday, 31 August and Sunday, 1 September, there will be 8 extra runs between Milano Centrale and Monza. On Sunday, on race day, the connections between Milano Porta Garibaldi and Biassono Lesmo Parco will also be upgraded, with 21 extra runs, without intermediate stops. The upgrades will be in addition to the trips to and from Monza and Biassono already scheduled in the timetable. To reach the GP between Friday 30 and Sunday 1, towards practice and the race, Trenord is offering two special tickets, which can be purchased both online, on trenord.it, and at ticket offices and authorised sales outlets. For those leaving from Milan, the special "Monza Autodromo train+bus" ticket includes, at a cost of 10 euros, the return train journey from any Milan station to Monza and, from there, the journey on the Black Line shuttle bus to Gate G of the Autodromo. For those departing from the rest of Lombardy, 'Trenord day pass Gp Monza 2024' is available, which for 13 euro includes a round trip by train from any station to Monza or Biassono-Lesmo. Trenord day pass' provides free travel for children under 14 travelling with the ticket holder. An opportunity appreciated by fans who purchased over 25,000 special tickets in the past edition.