1 · The short answer

The Italian round of MotoGP is listed for 28 to 30 May 2027 at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, near Scarperia in the hills north of Florence. It is one of the great motorcycle weekends of the year. Most people sleep either in Florence or in a tent beside the track, and I would pick Florence.

I would buy Ringo Light's Italy plan. It covers Mugello, Florence and the rest of the country with unlimited data at full speed, and you install it before you land, so tickets, bus times and the race feed work while the hillsides fill.

Dates: 28 to 30 May, as shown on the 2027 Italy round page of the MotoGP ticket site. Organiser's page

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2 · Getting to Mugello from Florence

Most visitors arrive at Florence airport, Amerigo Vespucci, which is a short tram or taxi ride from the city, or at Santa Maria Novella station, which has fast trains from Rome, Bologna, Pisa and Milan. Bologna is also a sensible gateway, a little under an hour away by fast train from Florence, and I would use it if I were flying in from elsewhere in Europe.

From Florence the circuit sits in the Mugello valley, roughly 30 kilometres north. There is no train station at the gates. On race weekends shuttle buses usually link Florence and the nearby towns with the circuit, and the circuit's own how to arrive and traffic pages are where I would check this year's pick-up points and times before committing. I treat any timetable as something to confirm, and I would save the page once I had it.

Driving is the other option, and I read that it is slow. The road up through the valley carries a lot of bikes on race mornings, and the approach to the gates and the car parks backs up, with everyone leaving at once on Sunday evening. The circuit publishes a parking map and a traffic plan for the weekend. I would leave early, fill the tank the day before, and keep a navigation route saved offline in case the queue is long enough to lose signal in a cutting.

3 · The yellow crowd and the signal

Mugello is famous for its crowd. Fans of Valentino Rossi turn whole hillsides yellow with flags, smoke and banners, and the grassy banks around the circuit hold tens of thousands of people who bring a phone and no seat. Campsites around the valley fill in the days before the race, and when everyone is on the same few cells, uploads and live video stall first, especially when a race ends.

I would keep what I need on the phone itself: the e-ticket, the circuit map, the shuttle times and the booking for the campsite or hotel, all saved before leaving town. If you are camping, bring a charged power bank, because the signal strain also drains the battery.

4 · Apps, tickets and paying

  • ✓MotoGP app and website. Sessions, results and news. I read that live timing and video need the official subscription and a decent connection.
  • ✓Tickets. Sold through the MotoGP ticket site and the circuit. I would keep the e-ticket and QR code saved offline, since the queue at the gates is not the place to wait for it to load.
  • ✓Transport. Trenitalia sells the fast trains to Florence. I would check the circuit's page for shuttle buses and book what needs booking.
  • ✓Paying. Cards and phone wallets are accepted in Florence and in most shops. At the circuit and campsites, food stalls and small stands may prefer cash, so I would carry some.

5 · What to do around the race

Florence deserves a day in either direction. I would see the Duomo and its dome, the Uffizi, the Ponte Vecchio and the walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo, then eat late in the Oltrarno. The Mugello valley itself is quiet, green countryside with small towns such as Scarperia, known for its knife-making, and Borgo San Lorenzo. If you are travelling on, Bologna is an easy day trip, with its porticoes, towers and some of Italy's best food.

6 · Around Mugello

Florence is the base, with the valley and Bologna close.

Florence, Tuscany
TuscanyFlorenceThe Duomo, the Uffizi and the Arno, all within walking distance of the station.✓Book museum slots on your phone ahead of the weekend, and save the tickets offline.
Tuscan countryside, South of Florence
South of FlorenceTuscan countrysideRolling hills and cypress roads, a calm contrast to the race crowd.✓Hire a car for a day, and save the offline map before the roads thin out.
Pienza, Val d'Orcia
Val d'OrciaPienzaA hill town known for its pecorino cheese and its views over the valley.✓Go early in the day, when the streets are quiet.

7 · Frequently asked questions

When is the Italian MotoGP in 2027?+
The MotoGP ticket site lists the Italy round for 28 to 30 May 2027.
Where is the Italian MotoGP held?+
At the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, near Scarperia in the province of Florence, Tuscany.
How do I get from Florence to Mugello?+
On race weekends shuttle buses usually run from Florence, and the circuit publishes its how to arrive and traffic pages. I would check those first. Driving is possible but slow.
Will my phone work at the circuit?+
Coverage is generally fine, but the hillsides and campsites are crowded and data slows when a race ends. I would save tickets and times offline.
Which Ringo Light plan covers the Italian MotoGP?+
I would buy the Italy plan. It covers Mugello, Florence, Bologna and the rest of Italy with unlimited data at full speed.

8 · Sources

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