So far, an unprecedented number of visitors are "expected" at Fiorano for Lewis Hamilton's first test with Ferrari. According to an expert, the Italian police are concerned because they believe this situation poses a serious safety risk...
Journalist Roberto Chinchero spoke on an F1 podcast about how one should prepare for incredibly tumultuous scenes at both Maranello and Fiorano. Chinchero is probably not talking nonsense, as he is a local and knows the temperament of the Tifosi and, in general, the Italian people. He is not alone in his concern:
“The Scuderia Ferrari fans in Italy are eagerly awaiting the moment when Lewis Hamilton will get into a red car. In fact, I can’t even imagine what awaits us in Maranello and Fiorano. There will be an incredible amount of people on the streets, which in a certain sense poses a security risk. The local police are not at peace, and I can understand that, they will have a difficult task. Of course, all this is not surprising, the press has done a lot for this, not only the auto/motorsport magazines.
The mainstream is constantly busy with Hamilton, which has skyrocketed the already not insignificant interest...” - said Chinchero.
