IRTA (International Road Racing Teams Association) has assigned the “Best Grand Prix 2011″ to the Mugello circuit for hosting the Gran Premio d’Italia TIM last July 3rd, won by Jorge Lorenzo.
This is the fifth time that the Italian circuit has won the award and the Tuscan circuit will continue to host MotoGP events up to 2016 after signing a five year deal with the organizers last season.
IRTA President Herve Poncharal said: “The best Grand Prix is voted by the teams, and the teams talk to the riders, mechanics and press officers.
So it’s not only the track, it’s everything, how everybody feels about the Grand Prix and how everybody feels at home there.
So I’m personally very happy that they’ve won it for the fifth time.
I’m delighted to think we’re going to go back there quite soon and this is well-deserved.
” “I consider this award recognition of Italian excellence around the world.
This is proof that Italy is able to answer – with the strength of tradition and innovation – to global challenges defining this difficult historical period,” said Mugello Circuit CEO Paolo Poli.
“The Italian Grand Prix will remain the most important event of our sporting calendar in years to come.
In addition, we will continue our positive relationship with Dorna and IRTA, whose professionalism has allowed motorcycle racing to be more successful and popular than ever.
” In 2010 the ‘Best Grand Prix’ went to the September 19th MotorLand Aragon GP.