Month: June 2025
MAY 30, 2025. 04 PARK IS OFFICIALLY OPENED
May 30, 2025. A date that officially marks the transition from the “Campo Cross Monte Coralli”—an iconic circuit in the Italian motocross scene—to 04 Park – Monte Coralli, a newly-conceived multifunctional space for off-road enthusiasts, created to offer services not only to the sports community, but to the broader public.
Today, all the facilities that comprise this long-dreamed, envisioned, and passionately desired project by our CEO, Andrea Dovizioso, have been inaugurated.
The now-established motocross track (operational since August 2023), the enduro trail, the bike area—which will open tomorrow and include a pump track, two mountain bike trails, and a shop—the FMI and Mono Off-road Technical Center, and the park’s bar and restaurant. The minicross track is also nearing completion and will be finalized in the coming days.
This idea had been taking shape in Dovizioso’s mind for quite some time, and in 2022, it began to materialize—thanks also to the Italian Motorcycle Federation’s expression of interest, which, following a dedicated public tender, allocated funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) to co-finance Andrea’s project.
From that moment on, work began on redeveloping the area and constructing the facilities which today form a space designed for sport but harmoniously integrated with the landscape—an open-air venue for the local community to enjoy their passions, where the beauty and care of the surroundings make every encounter pleasant.
The plan involved a complete redesign of the area to renew the legacy of the historic Monte Coralli track, not only by creating a multifunctional facility for two-wheeled vehicles, but also by establishing a destination for families.
Replanting of the park with 340 new trees, installation of LED lighting systems for nighttime track use, and the implementation of cutting-edge sustainable architecture with extensive use of wood, glass, and photovoltaic panels are just some of the features that make 04 Park – Monte Coralli both innovative and environmentally responsible.
04 Park will naturally become a landmark for all off-road enthusiasts and, thanks to the partnership with FMI, will also serve as a cornerstone for nurturing the young talents of tomorrow.
Courses and evenings with friends will be organized, along with sporting events and activity days. There will be laughter and passion, good food and warm hospitality.
Today, 04 Park is handed over to the local community as a place of inclusion, social interaction, and togetherness—where wholesome values can be felt, as only a setting immersed in nature and tied to sport can offer.
Andrea Dovizioso
“Today is truly a significant day for me and for the entire group of people who believed in and worked tirelessly on what I can now finally call a dream come true. While the motocross track, the first milestone of this project, has already been a reality for several months, today we officially inaugurate 04 Park – Monte Coralli. A complex that brings together multiple identities and which, thanks also to the trust and commitment of FMI and the Municipality of Faenza, has become a reality. I am proud that this space now stands as a solid foundation for the Talenti Azzurri of off-road racing, and at the same time, as a starting point for future ambassadors of this discipline. But I am also pleased to know that from today, 04 Park will be recognized as that gathering place I so deeply wished for. I see it as a small legacy to the people of Faenza and to all those who will come to visit. A heartfelt thank you to the Minister for Sport, Dr. Abodi, the attending authorities, President Giovanni Copioli and the entire staff of the Federation, Mayor Massimo Isola and the administration of the Municipality of Faenza.
I would also like to warmly thank my entire team—both those who worked on the Park and those who support me every day. A group of people who truly embodied the spirit of a team, united by a common goal.”
Giovanni Copioli, President of FMI
“The opening of the Federal Technical Center and 04 Park – Monte Coralli marks a significant milestone in the history of the Italian Motorcycle Federation. Here, the Talenti Azzurri and tomorrow’s riders will train, and students from schools participating in our educational programs will visit. The Technical Center will also host safe riding courses, both on-road and off-road, for motorcyclists wishing to refine and improve their riding techniques. The first events are already scheduled: mid-June will see training sessions for the young riders of the Maglia Azzurra, who will compete in the Junior Motocross World Championship on July 5–6 in France. Also in June, the Safe Riding Courses for all motorcyclists will begin. Today’s inauguration also demonstrates how essential teamwork is—especially at an institutional level. When ideas, goals, and working methods come together, the results can only be extraordinary.
For this reason, I thank Minister Abodi for honoring us with his presence, as well as Andrea Dovizioso and Mayor Massimo Isola for working with us since the very beginning of this project.”
Massimo Isola, Mayor of Faenza
“When it comes to sport, I want to emphasize how this result was made possible through perfect teamwork, where each party played a leading role: the Municipality of Faenza, through the decision to renovate the facility with significant resources; the Italian Motorcycle Federation, ready to invest in motocross through a project with a strong educational and innovative focus; and the private sector, through the passion and dedication of Andrea Dovizioso.I would also like to thank the Prefect of Ravenna, Raffaele Ricciardi, for attending the inauguration. It was a perfect synergy that allowed us to achieve a goal that would have been otherwise unattainable in such a short time, and which strengthens Faenza’s prestige in the Motor Valley landscape.”
Andrea Dovizioso Takes on Yamaha Factory Racing Roles as ‘Test Rider’ and ‘Rider Performance Advisor’ for 2025-2027
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Is pleased to announce that Andrea Dovizioso has signed a three-year agreement with Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP, taking on the dual roles of Test Rider and Rider Performance Advisor up to 2027.
The Italian MotoGP Hall of Famer will play a key role in accelerating the development of Yamaha’s MotoGP machine and enhancing the communication flow between Yamaha’s four MotoGP riders and its engineering team. Known for his extraordinary riding talent and technical precision, Dovizioso has previously contributed to Yamaha’s MotoGP efforts and is widely recognized for his clarity in providing detailed and actionable feedback.
In his Test Rider capacity, Dovizioso will participate in private testing sessions outside of the Grand Prix calendar, directly contributing to Yamaha’s prototype development.
Additionally, he will take on the newly created role of Rider Performance Advisor, designed to strengthen communication channels between riders and engineers by supporting Yamaha’s full-time MotoGP roster in analyzing and conveying performance data.
Andrea Dovizioso
“I’m really happy to officially announce this new partnership with Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. It’s a big step in a relationship built on mutual respect and trust.
I feel totally at ease in the roles we’ve defined together with Yamaha to make the most of my involvement in this important project.
As both “Test Rider” and “Rider Performance Advisor,” I’ll be a key link between all the parts involved in the development process.
My goal is to create strong synergy between the riders, the team, and the company, using my experience both on track and behind the scenes in the garage.
We know it’s going to be a journey full of details to fine-tune, but we’re clear on where we want to go and fully committed to getting there”.
Paolo Pavesio
“Andrea and Yamaha have shared a strong partnership for many years now, and we are delighted to announce that he is staying with Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP for three more.
Dovi is not only a MotoGP legend with superb riding skills, but he also possesses technical knowledge and can effectively give feedback to the engineers. This makes him an ideal test rider, for sure, but we saw the opportunity to make further use of his talents within Yamaha’s MotoGP Project.
Besides him signing on as Test Rider, which we believe is instrumental to our MotoGP bike development programme, we’re also excited to see him take on the new role of Rider Performance Advisor. This will allow Yamaha to successfully gather crucial data and efficiently share insights between all four Yamaha MotoGP riders and the Yamaha engineers.”