Monza Circuit

Monza beckons for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, July 3, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, July 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing targets a return to winning ways when the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) resumes at another legendary venue on 8-9 July for the 6 Hours of Monza.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, July 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing targets a return to winning ways when the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) resumes at another legendary venue on 8-9 July for the 6 Hours of Monza.
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing leads Ferrari by 18 points in the manufacturers' title race and now takes the battle to the Italian marque's home ground, the 5.793km Autodromo Nazionale Monza, where Hypercars average close to 220km/h over a lap, the second highest of the year after Le Mans.
  • Since returning to endurance racing with a hybrid-powered prototype in 2012, the team has raced twice at Monza.
  • "I am looking forward to racing at Monza, particularly this year because I think the atmosphere will be more special than ever.

Indy Autonomous Challenge Exhibiting at Goodwood Festival of Speed as part of Future Lab; Training AI Drivers for Future Hillclimb

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) today announced that it will participate in the Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS) presented by Mastercard , which runs July 13-16 in West Sussex, England.

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  • The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) today announced that it will participate in the Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS) presented by Mastercard , which runs July 13-16 in West Sussex, England.
  • The IAC will be exhibiting as part of Future Lab presented by Randox , an invite-only curated exhibit focused on the future of technology.
  • The IAC will exhibit alongside other groundbreaking technology entities such as: The James Webb Space Telescope (NASA/ESA/Sussex), UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), Epic Games and more.
  • In addition to exhibiting the latest autonomous driving technology, members from three IAC university teams are on the ground conducting scans and digitally mapping the Goodwood Hillclimb to support IAC’s return next year for a historic autonomous hillclimb challenge.

Indy Autonomous Challenge Sets Autonomous Speed Records at Monza “Temple of Speed”

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) today announced that team PoliMOVE won the first-ever autonomous driving road course time trial competition, held at the Monza “Temple of Speed.” The historic feat took place as part of the Milan Monza Motor Show (MIMO), which ran from June 16-18, 2023, at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.

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  • The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) today announced that team PoliMOVE won the first-ever autonomous driving road course time trial competition, held at the Monza “Temple of Speed.” The historic feat took place as part of the Milan Monza Motor Show (MIMO), which ran from June 16-18, 2023, at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230620711764/en/
    Team PoliMOVE won the first-ever autonomous driving road course time trial competition, held at the Monza "Temple of Speed."
  • The fact that a “hometown” team representing Politecnico di Milano won resulted in a historic celebration on the Monza Winner’s Podium.
  • “Once again, the Indy Autonomous Challenge is pushing the boundaries of high-speed automation with a historic time trial race on the iconic Monza F1 circuit,” said Paul Mitchell president, IAC.

Self-driving single-seaters will compete during the MIMO at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, the European premiere of the Indy Autonomous Challenge

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Innovation and technology, two key words for Autodromo Nazionale Monza since its founding 100 years ago.

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  • Innovation and technology, two key words for Autodromo Nazionale Monza since its founding 100 years ago.
  • The use of identical single-seaters allows university teams to compete based on the quality of their "AI driver" software.
  • In January 2023, the Indy Autonomous Challenge announced it would expand its competitions to street circuits and entered into a two-year partnership with MIMO to hold competitions at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on the F1 circuit.
  • The teams registered for the European premiere of the Indy Autonomous Challenge are:
    “The IAC and our university teams are thrilled to be racing at Monza on the famous “Temple of Speed,” said Paul Mitchell, Chairman and President of Indy Autonomous Challenge.

Indy Autonomous Challenge Announces Premier Sponsors Ahead of Exhibition and Time Trial Runs at the Monza F1 Circuit

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) today announced that the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and Luminar will serve as premier sponsors of the IAC’s exhibition runs and time trial competition at Monza F1 circuit during the Milan Monza Motor Show (MIMO), which will run from June 16-18, 2023.

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  • The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) today announced that the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and Luminar will serve as premier sponsors of the IAC’s exhibition runs and time trial competition at Monza F1 circuit during the Milan Monza Motor Show (MIMO), which will run from June 16-18, 2023.
  • This will be the IAC’s first exhibition held on a road course and the first run outside the United States.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230613973615/en/
    The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) organizes racing competitions among university affiliated teams from around the world to program fully autonomous racecars and compete in a series of history-making events at iconic tracks.
  • The IEDC is leveraging these strengths to establish a hub for high-performance automation that includes the headquarters and engineering center of the Indy Autonomous Challenge.

THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE SINGLE-SEATER 777 HYPERCAR IS BORN IN MONZA

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

MILAN, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 777 hypercar is a new Italian hypercar born of the excellent partnership with Andrea Levy, Dallara, and Gibson, built from technology used in motorsports and all information and images are on www.777hypercar.com .

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  • MILAN, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 777 hypercar is a new Italian hypercar born of the excellent partnership with Andrea Levy, Dallara, and Gibson, built from technology used in motorsports and all information and images are on www.777hypercar.com .
  • 777 hypercar is built by 777 Motors,the car manufacturer based inthe Autodromo Nazionale Monza and founded by Andrea Levy, an entrepreneur, car collector, racing driver, and president of MIMO Milano Monza Motorshow.
  • The 777 hypercar project will be presented on November 22, limited to just 7 units, each of which will cost 7 million euros.
  • Along with the 777 hypercar, owners will also receive custom attire and machinery, tailored to their liking.

THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE SINGLE-SEATER 777 HYPERCAR IS BORN IN MONZA

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

MILAN, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 777 hypercar is a new Italian hypercar born of the excellent partnership with Andrea Levy, Dallara, and Gibson, built from technology used in motorsports and all information and images are on www.777hypercar.com .

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  • MILAN, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 777 hypercar is a new Italian hypercar born of the excellent partnership with Andrea Levy, Dallara, and Gibson, built from technology used in motorsports and all information and images are on www.777hypercar.com .
  • 777 hypercar is built by 777 Motors,the car manufacturer based inthe Autodromo Nazionale Monza and founded by Andrea Levy, an entrepreneur, car collector, racing driver, and president of MIMO Milano Monza Motorshow.
  • The 777 hypercar project will be presented on November 22, limited to just 7 units, each of which will cost 7 million euros.
  • Along with the 777 hypercar, owners will also receive custom attire and machinery, tailored to their liking.

Motorsport Games Announces Le Mans Virtual Series Ready for a Competitive 4 Hours of Monza

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

MIAMI, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (Motorsport Games) , a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, announces today the entry list for the second round of the 2022-23 Le Mans Virtual Series, 4 Hours of Monza.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (Motorsport Games) , a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, announces today the entry list for the second round of the 2022-23 Le Mans Virtual Series, 4 Hours of Monza.
  • Le Mans Virtual Series is a joint venture between leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, Motorsport Games, and the Automobile Club de lOuest (ACO) - the creator and organizer of the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans and promoter of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC).
  • Motorsport Games, a Motorsport Network company, is a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world.
  • These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the timing, participants and expected benefits of the 2022-23 Le Mans Virtual Series, 4 Hours of Monza event.

Topcon and James Roe Expand European Motorsports Journey With Race in Monza

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Fresh off a class win in the Italian GT Endurance round at Vallelunga, race car driver James Roe Jr. and Topcon Positioning Group continue to expand their participation in European racing.

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  • Fresh off a class win in the Italian GT Endurance round at Vallelunga, race car driver James Roe Jr. and Topcon Positioning Group continue to expand their participation in European racing.
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    A native of Ireland, Roe will be racing in a Lamborghini Huracn GT3 Evo.
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    I am excited to again race as a partner with Topcon in Europe and to drive the Topcon Lamborghini, Roe said.
  • We are pleased to bring this program to them with James and wish him the best for this race and beyond.

Topcon and Racing’s James Roe Jr. Make European Motorsports Debut in Italian GT Endurance Racing

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Friday, July 15, 2022

The Topcon Positioning Group partnership with racecar driver James Roe Jr. has grown to now include European racing, with the recent selection of Roe as a team driver in the prestigious Italian GT Endurance Championship.

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  • The Topcon Positioning Group partnership with racecar driver James Roe Jr. has grown to now include European racing, with the recent selection of Roe as a team driver in the prestigious Italian GT Endurance Championship.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220715005438/en/
    The Topcon partnership with racecar driver James Roe Jr. has grown to now include European racing, with the recent selection of Roe as a team driver in the prestigious Italian GT Endurance Championship.
  • Weve seen contractors using Topcon resurfacing technology at Silverstone and the Yas Marina track redesign in Abu Dhabi, for instance, and we are pleased to be able to take the Topcon brand to new European racing audiences via the GT Endurance Racing Series.
  • As a native of Ireland, I am particularly excited that Topcon wants to expand the success of the North American racing program with our team to its European customers, Roe said.