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Formula 1 and Barilla host dinner on Monza main straight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 4:58 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Formula 1 and Barilla host dinner on Monza main straight

Summary

Formula 1 and pasta manufacturer Barilla transformed the Monza circuit's main straight into a dining venue on Thursday evening. The event, titled La Tavolata, featured a 100-meter-long table set directly on the track surface to accommodate 200 guests from the racing paddock. Attendees included Yuki Tsunoda, the Racing Bulls team, and Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. Three-Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura prepared the menu for the gathering, which was designed to highlight the collaborative effort required for team success. Participants emphasized that the dinner served as a rare opportunity during a race weekend to foster relationships and teamwork away from the technical demands of the competition. The event precedes the upcoming Italian GP at the same venue.

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•Formula 1 and Barilla hosted a dinner on the Monza main straight on Thursday.
•The 100-meter-long table served 200 paddock personnel including Yuki Tsunoda.
•Chef Massimo Bottura curated the menu for the Italian GP-themed event.
•Participants cited the gathering as a way to strengthen team trust and relationships.

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The famous Monza straight turned into a restaurant on Thursday evening ahead of Italian GP as Racing Bulls participated in an event organised by F1 and Barilla. A first-of-its-kind gathering took place on the main straight at Monza circuit on…
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