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The Imola circuit was initially opened on 3 September 1953 as a 3.0 km long track, called Autodromo Dino Ferrari.
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The track was later re-configured in 1976 to its present 4.909 km configuration and renamed in honor of Enzo and Dino Ferrari.
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Over the years, Imola has hosted a number of prestigious motor racing events including Formula One, MotoGP, World Rally Championship and Superbike World Championship.
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Imola is one of only three race tracks to have hosted an F1 grand prix, a MotoGP race, and a Superbike World Championship race in the same year, in 1998.
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The Imola circuit has been part of the Formula One Calendar since 1980, alternately hosting both the Italian and San Marino Grand Prix.
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During the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, Imola was the site of the deaths of three-time world champion Ayrton Senna and Austrian rookie Roland Ratzenberger.
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In 2020, the track was renamed Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari following a local referendum in honor of the two Ferrari brothers.
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The pit lane at Imola is the longest of any circuit in F1, measuring just over 240 metres in length from the start line to pit-exit.
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The circuit is best known for its 'Tamburello' corner, where its narrow track width, blind entry and steep banking create a unique challenge for drivers.
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Imola's pit building is the original one from 1980 and the circuit still retains much of its original layout, making for a unique racing experience for drivers and fans alike.