Fiorano Circuit

The Fiorano Circuit is a private racetrack owned by Ferrari for development and testing purposes. It is located in Fiorano Modenese, near the Italian town of Maranello. The circuit has FIA Grade 1 license.Built in 1972, it was originally 8.4 metres wide and 3000 metres long. In 1992, a chicane was added making it 3021 metres long, then in 1996 a new renovated track was introduced which shortened the total length by 24 metres. The average F1 lap speed is over 160 km/h and the F1 top speed is 290 km/h. As Fiorano is a testing track, it has a wide range of corner types, with corner diameters between 370 metres and 13.71 metres. Thus Ferrari is able to simulate corner and track types of other Grand Prix circuits. As with Suzuka, it is a figure-eight course.

The track is equipped with telemetry sensors and a large skidpad for tyre testing. In 2001 an irrigation system using rain collected in eight cisterns was installed to simulate wet track conditions.