Variante Ascari
While having already listed one of Monza's chicanes as a less popular example, the Temple of Speed got it right with another one: Originally called Vialone, the high-speed left turn was renamed in 1952 and 1953 F1 World Champion Alberto Ascari's honor after the Italian had died there in a testing crash in 1955. It was not until 1972 that the chicane was added at the spot – at the same time, the first iteration of a chicane was installed at the start/finish straight.
Slightly reprofiled in 1974, the Variante Ascari is still in use today and is considered one of the best chicanes in the world. The left-right-left combination is among the faster ones of its kind, offers a nice flow and a tricky overtaking opportunity. Getting it right is difficult, but finding the correct line and being fully on the throttle in the sweeping right turn of the complex already feels exceptional in any car – especially since it sets up a great run to the Parabolica, which was officially renamed after Michele Alboreto in 2021.
3: Inner Loop
4: Veedol-Schikane
5: Villeneuve
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Slightly reprofiled in 1974, the Variante Ascari is still in use today and is considered one of the best chicanes in the world. The left-right-left combination is among the faster ones of its kind, offers a nice flow and a tricky overtaking opportunity. Getting it right is difficult, but finding the correct line and being fully on the throttle in the sweeping right turn of the complex already feels exceptional in any car – especially since it sets up a great run to the Parabolica, which was officially renamed after Michele Alboreto in 2021.
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2: The Chase3: Inner Loop
4: Veedol-Schikane
5: Villeneuve
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