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Autodromo Riccardo Paletti
Autodromo Riccardo Paletti
Full Circuit (2002–2009)
LocationVarano, Italy
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
CEST (DST)
Coordinates44°40′52″N 10°1′21″E / 44.68111°N 10.02250°E / 44.68111; 10.02250
FIA Grade3[a]
Opened1969
Former namesAutodromo di Varano (1969–1983)
Major eventsFormer:
Italian Formula Renault Championship (2000–2006, 2009, 2011)
Italian F3 (1972–1973, 1975–2010)
Italian GT (1993–1997, 1999–2001)
Full Circuit (2011–present)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length2.350 km (1.460 miles)
Turns14
Race lap record1:02.834 (Israel Mei Shibi, Dallara F308, 2023, Formula 3)
Short Circuit (2011–present)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.640 km (1.019 miles)
Turns13
Full Circuit (2010)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length2.360 km (1.466 miles)
Turns12
Race lap record1:03.181 (Brazil César Ramos, Dallara F310, 2010, F3)
Full Circuit (2002–2009)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length2.375 km (1.476 miles)
Turns14
Race lap record1:03.479 (Italy Mauro Massironi, Dallara F302, 2006, F3)
Full Circuit (1997–2001)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.800 km (1.118 miles)
Turns11
Race lap record0:46.729 (Italy Mirko Venturi, Tatuus FR2000, 2001, FR 2.0)
Full Circuit (1972–1996)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.800 km (1.118 miles)
Turns9
Race lap record0:44.905 (Italy Luca Badoer, Dallara F391, 1991, F3)
Full Circuit (1971)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.200 km (0.746 miles)
Turns9
Original Circuit (1969–1970)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length0.600 km (0.373 miles)
Turns5

Autodromo Riccardo Paletti is a race track for motorsports near Varano in the Province of Parma, Italy. The track began as a small 550 m (0.34 mi) oval in 1969, and this was then expanded to a full 1.800 km (1.118 mi), 11 turn race track. This new layout was inaugurated officially on 26 March 1972. The track is named after Formula One driver Riccardo Paletti (1958–1982), who was killed at the 1982 Canadian Grand Prix.

In 2001 the layout was extended to a length of 2.375 km (1.476 mi). However, the layout length was decreased to 2.360 km (1.466 mi) in 2010, then 2.350 km (1.460 mi) in 2011.[1][2]

Lap records

As of September 2011, the fastest official race lap records at the Autodromo Riccardo Paletti are listed as:

Category Time Driver Vehicle Event
Full Circuit (2011–present): 2.350 km[2]
Formula Renault 2.0 1:06.321[3][4] Andrea Boffo[b]
Stefano de Val[b]		 Barazi-Epsilon FR2.0-10 2011 Varano Challenge Formula Renault 2.0 round[b]
Full Circuit (2010): 2.360 km[2]
Formula 3 1:03.181[5] César Ramos Dallara F310 2010 Varano Italian F3 round
Full Circuit (2002–2009): 2.375 km[2]
Formula 3 1:03.479[6] Mauro Massironi Dallara F302 2006 Varano Italian F3 round
Formula Renault 2.0 1:04.996[7] Federico Muggia Tatuus FR2000 2005 Varano Formula Renault 2.0 Italia round
Full Circuit (1997–2001): 1.800 km[2]
Formula Renault 2.0 0:46.729[8] Mirko Venturi [de] Tatuus FR2000 2001 Varano Formula Renault 2000 Italia round
Formula 3 0:47.857[9] Giampaolo Ermolli Dallara F301 2001 Varano Italian F3 round
Super Touring 0:48.364[10] Emanuele Naspetti BMW 320i 1998 Varano Italian Superturismo round
GT2 0:50.744[11] Massimo Pasini Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 1999 Varano Italian GT round
Full Circuit (1972–1996): 1.800 km[2]
Formula 3 0:44.905[12] Luca Badoer Dallara F391 1991 Varano Italian F3 round
Group 6 0:47.980[13] Arcadio Pezzali Osella PA8 1981 Varano Italian Group 6 round
Group A 0:49.013[14] Roberto Ravaglia BMW M3 Sport Evolution 1992 Varano Italian Superturismo round
Super Touring 0:49.497[15] Emanuele Pirro Audi A4 Quattro 1995 Varano Italian Superturismo round
GT1 0:49.570[16] Giuseppe Schenetti Porsche 964 Turbo S 1993 Varano Italian GT round
Porsche Carrera Cup 0:51.439[17] Bruno Corradi [pl] Porsche 993 Supercup 1995 Varano Italian GT round
Group 5 0:52.350[18] "Victor" Porsche 935 1981 Varano Italian Group 5 round
Group 4 0:55.200[19] "Tambauto" Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 1974 Trofeo Comune Varano
Full Circuit (1971): 1.200 km[2]
Original Circuit (1969–1970): 0.600 km[2]

Notes

  1. ^ Autodromo Riccardo Paletti's Grade 3 licence expired 19 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Both drivers took the same lap time independently.

References

  1. ^ "Autodromo Varano - Configurazioni Tracciato". Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Varano - Racing Circuits". Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  3. ^ "2011 Formula Renault 2000 Italia Varano (Race 1)". 24 September 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  4. ^ "2011 Formula Renault 2000 Italia Varano (Race 2)". 25 September 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  5. ^ "2010 Varano Italian F3 - Round 9". Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  6. ^ "2006 Varano Italian F3 - Round 11". Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  7. ^ "2005 Formula Renault 2.0 Italia Varano (Race 1)". 24 September 2005. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  8. ^ "2001 Formula Renault 2000 Italia Varano". 22 July 2001. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  9. ^ "2001 Varano Italian F3". Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  10. ^ "CIST 1998 » Autodromo Riccardo Paletti Round 7 Results". Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  11. ^ "Italian GT Varano 1999". Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  12. ^ "1991 Italian Formula 3 Varano". Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  13. ^ "Cl Gr.6 Varano 1981". Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  14. ^ "1992 Italian Touring Car Varano (Race 2)". Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  15. ^ "CIST 1995 » Autodromo Riccardo Paletti Round 18 Results". Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  16. ^ "Italian GT Varano [Division I-II] 1993". Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  17. ^ "Italian GT Varano 1995". Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  18. ^ "Cl Gr.2/4/5 Varano 1981". Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  19. ^ "Varano [GT+1.3] 1974". Retrieved 18 December 2022.

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