Max Mosley to visit Rome – report

Thu, 26 February 2009, 08:29

Feb.26 (GMM) Max Mosley will tour the EUR district of the city of Rome, amid rising speculation a street grand prix in the Italian capital is a real probability

Corriere dello Sport, a Rome based sports daily, said the FIA president’s visit – while he is in the area on other business – is scheduled for next week

An inaugural grand prix in the area has been touted for 2011 or 2012, with the reported backing of F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone as well as the mayor of Rome Gianni Alemanno

It is suggested that Mosley, 68, will meet with prospective promoter Maurizio Flammini during his visit, as well as with local authorities

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