Historical context defines corner names at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 12:44 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

The Autodromo Nazionale Monza retains decades of history through the naming conventions of its corners. Many turns, such as Prima Variante and Seconda Variante, received their names to reflect track modifications made in the 1970s to improve circuit safety. Other sections, including Biassono and Lesmo 1 and 2, derive their names from surrounding local towns or geographical features. The Variante Ascari pays tribute to the two-time World Champion Alberto Ascari, who died at the circuit in 1955. Additionally, the final turn—widely recognized as Parabolica—is officially named Curva Alboreto to honor the late driver Michele Alboreto. These labels serve as markers of the circuit's evolution as the oldest venue on the current Formula 1 calendar.
- •Prima Variante was originally known as Variante del Rettifilo until its 2000 reprofiling.
- •Seconda Variante is sometimes called Curva della Roggia after a nearby stream.
- •Variante Ascari honors two-time World Champion Alberto Ascari.
- •The 180-degree final turn is officially named Curva Alboreto after Michele Alboreto.
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