Yesterday, in the Sala d’Armi of Palazzo Vecchio, Paolo Poli, CEO and Director of the Mugello Circuit, was awarded the Fiorino d’Oro, the highest honor granted by the City of Florence. The award was presented by Mayor Sara Funaro, who praised “those who leave a lasting mark on the city and its community.”

Poli accepted the honor with heartfelt words:

“Representing the land of Florence around the world is a true privilege; this recognition is not only for me, but ideally embraces the entire Mugello Circuit team for their quality, skill, and passion in carrying out each event of the year with great professionalism.”

He fondly recalled the recent Italian MotoGP Grand Prix, held from June 20–22, which recorded a record attendance of over 160,000 fans.
Poli’s professional journey has always been closely linked to the region and the Ferrari brand, and is marked by major achievements such as bringing the Formula 1 Tuscan Grand Prix ‘Ferrari 1000’ to Mugello in 2020, and the continued success of the Italian MotoGP Grand Prix, held at the Mugello Circuit since 1991.

“These are results made possible thanks to the continuous and essential support of Ferrari Automobili, owner of the circuit, which has always believed in this venue and its connection with the city of Florence,” Poli added.

Alongside him, other notable figures were awarded the Fiorino d’Oro, including journalist Aldo Cazzullo, Fiorentina legend Kurt Hamrin (posthumously), the Opera della Divina Provvidenza Madonnina del Grappa, entrepreneur Clara Arzilla Cappellini, and peace activists Bushra Awad and Robi Damelin, committed to dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians.