The new FMI structure, built thanks to the precious collaboration of the Misano World Circuit, is located inside the new section of the facility, the Misano Square. The inauguration of the Centre took place during a ceremony which, in addition to the FMI President Giovanni Copioli and numerous other federation representatives, also present were the President of Sport and Health Vito Cozzoli, the FIM President Jorge Viegas, the CEO of Dorna Carmelo Ezpeleta , the President of Santa Monica SpA Luca Colaiacovo, the Managing Director Misano Word Circuit Andrea Albani, together with leading riders and team managers of the FIM World Championship and representatives of the most important motorcycle manufacturers.
The FMI Centre will be a diversified space in which to do numerous activities: from the high-level technical ones to the training of young talent, not forgetting the enthusiasts who will be able to take part in introductory driving courses. The latter will be held both on asphalt and off-road, using the many spaces available on the Misano circuit such as the Flat Track facility and the Misanino. It will therefore be a very operational Technical Centre which, thanks to the importance of the structures of the circuit named after Marco Simoncelli that already presents itself as of the highest level, also hosting the training that FMI will do in regard to important activities such as the Arma dei Carabinieri. The Centre will also be widely used for FMI internal training, involving technicians, driving instructors, race directors, race marshals and course officials.
Thanks to the support of Acerbis, which has joined the initiative as a supporter, the FMI Technical Centre aims to also be a meeting point for the many federation activities with the involvement of the Moto Clubs and partner companies. With the precious contribution of the architect Manuela Trivarelli, the FMI Centre is in fact equipped with a meeting room and an exhibition space; it will therefore be the meeting place for FMI activities on the occasion of the MotoGP races and open to the public during the rest of the year.
Giovanni Copioli, FMI President: "We are really proud to inaugurate the new FMI Technical Centre. This is another important step for the many federation activities such as courses, internships and colleges with young people, in particular with the Pata Talenti Azzurri. Also due to having managed to insert it in one of the best structures in the world such as the Misano World Circuit and in particular the new area of the Square, which testifies to the growth of the collaboration started some time ago with Misano, for which I thank the Director Andrea Albani. Thanks also to the many personalities present at the inauguration. Today we have laid the first piece of another important chapter in the history of FMI. From today our passion has a new home.”
Vito Cozzoli, President and CEO of Sport e Salute S.p.A : "The inauguration of the new Federation Technical Centre of the Italian Motorcycle Federation is a historic moment, especially in this restart phase. It will be a point of reference for all the Italian talents and for the various federation activities, from the training of technicians and race directors to driving courses. The motorcycle sector, then, is closely linked to sports tourism, which means growth, passion, and once again a focus on sport. The new Centre will be a place of sport, passion and life.”
Andrea Albani, Managing Director Misano Word Circuit: "The FMI Technical Centre inaugurated within MWC is first of all a great pride for all of us. Motorsport in our structure takes on various faces, including commercial and linked to major international events. But the root is the genuine one of the passion for sport, for its promotion in a context of complete safety. All this is linked to consequent investments. Hosting the FMI structure is a recognition that makes us proud. We will work together and even better to transfer passion and responsibility, attention to the environmental footprint of the business and the enhancement of the history it represents in the area, where the 'engine' has generated both culture and a solid business system. We thank the FMI, President Copioli, today is a great day for us.”
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