Cairoli enjoys 'beautiful experience' at Ferrari

The five times FIM motocross world champion was welcomed by all of the employees of Ferrari and Massimo Rivola, the sport director of the Ferrari F1 squad and shown around the main production departments of Ferrari, the museum and Enzo Ferrari’s office.

"I am happy to have been able to see at first hand a company that is really special in Italy and the world,” Antonio said. "Particularly because, as an Italian rider, I have been passionate about this team since I was a kid.

"It has been a beautiful experience, especially for a Ferrari fan like I am. I want to thank Stefano Domenicali and all the staff of Ferrari for the invitation and for the warm welcome.

Antonio meets Stefano Domenicali © Ferrari.com

At the end of his stay in Maranello, Cairoli revealed his Ferrari favourites: "Mine has always been the 599 GTB Fiorano," he said. "But, having been here, I was left speechless by the aggressive lines of the 458 Spider and the fabulous interior of the FF.”

The factory tour ended with a visit to the Atelier, where Ferraris are personalised and Cairoli was able to see the innumerable combinations that can be put together to deliver a made to measure car.

And before he left, the three times MX1 world champion revealed that he will be returning the favour when the Ferrari team principal guests at a motocross Grand Prix.

"Domenicali is a motocross fan and he has promised me that he will come to see a Grand Prix and I will be very happy to welcome him in the Motocross World Championship paddock", a delighted Cairoli concluded.

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