Italian parliament will probably pass a new noise pollution law next month of which Ferrari looks set to escape.
The law aims to limit noise at race tracks to 70 decibels, about the same level a F3 car produces. An exception has been allowed for motor racing events, so tracks such as Monza and Imola could continue holding events 12 days per year.
It was thought, however, that the legislation could affect Ferrari's testing activities on their own tracks of Mugello and Fiorano. The Italian team put in around 100 days of testing at the tracks this season in its quest to win both the drivers' and constructors' championships, so losing track time on these circuits could seriously disrupt its efforts in 2001.
A source close to Ferrari said: 'It is almost certain that a compromise will be reached. It would be strange for an Italian law to punish Ferrari.'
It is believed that Ferrari and the Italian Government will reach an agreement that will allow the team to continue testing at Fiorano and Mugello.
Do you think this is fair? Shouldn't a noise pollution law count for everyone and everything?
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29 Nov 2000, 20:08 (Ref:50345)
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