Misano Adriatico Race Weekend Tips

Eat piadina at every opportunity

Piadina romagnola — flatbread stuffed with prosciutto crudo, squacquerone (fresh creamy cheese), and rocket — is the Romagna street food you'll crave for months after the race. Roadside piadina kiosks (chioschi) are everywhere in the region. The circuit food village has excellent piadine. Eat one at every session day.

Visit San Marino for the view

The Republic of San Marino is 25 km inland — 30 minutes by car, worth a half-day on Thursday. The medieval towers on Monte Titano give extraordinary views over the Adriatic coast and the Apennine hills. The old town is small and walkable. Duty-free alcohol, tobacco, and electronics in the shops — bring a shopping list.

Respect Marco Simoncelli's memory

The circuit is named for Marco Simoncelli, killed at Sepang in 2011 and beloved by Italian fans like no rider before or since. The tributes, murals, and #58 displayed throughout the circuit are genuinely moving. Italian fans appreciate visitors who understand and respect his significance to the sport.

Arrive before 9am on race Sunday

The SS16 coast road and the circuit approach roads congest severely from 9:30am on race day. Arrive at the circuit before 9am or use the shuttle from Rimini/Riccione stations. The early morning at Misano in September — warm, golden Adriatic light — is worth arriving early for anyway.

Try brodetto romagnolo — Adriatic fish stew

Brodetto romagnolo is the signature seafood dish of the Romagna coast — a rich stew of whatever fresh Adriatic fish the fishermen caught that morning, cooked in tomato, white wine, and vinegar. Every seafront restaurant in Rimini and Misano does their own version. Ask for the brodetto whenever you see it on a menu.