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Barilla hosts Italian dinner on Monza grid before Grand Prix

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:10 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Barilla hosts Italian dinner on Monza grid before Grand Prix

Summary

Before the Italian Grand Prix, Barilla hosted a unique dinner on the Monza starting grid, featuring chef Massimo Bottura. Attendees, including drivers and fans, enjoyed a three-course meal, emphasizing Italian cuisine's communal spirit. The location provided a quiet moment amid the high-energy atmosphere typical of Formula 1. The event celebrated the culinary art of pasta, particularly Bottura's interpretation of traditional Ligurian pesto, highlighting Italian dining as a cultural heritage.

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Key Details

•Event took place before the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
•Attendees included current and former drivers, team members, and fans.
•The menu featured dishes like Fusilloni Al Bronzo al Pesto.
•Bottura expressed the challenge of cooking for a large crowd.
•The dinner emphasized the importance of sharing meals in Italian culture.

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Before the action kicked off at the Italian Grand Prix, chef Massimo Bottura and Barilla invited hundreds of people to a one-of-a-kind dinner.
— Formula1.comby Formula 1

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