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Why drivers are relishing the challenge of the 'crazy' Mugello circuit

Qualifying at Mugello's Tuscan Grand Prix might have looked like business as usual from the result, but it was the first ever competitive F1 session at the Italian circuit.

From the media sessions which followed, it's clear drivers are already big fans of the high-speed track.

Mugello becomes an instant favourite

It's easy to see why Mugello has become an instant hit among F1 drivers. It has the winning combination of fast corners, an undulating layout and a long pit straight where the cars top out at 200mph with the help of DRS. There are just six braking points around the lap and 72 percent of it is spent with the throttle pinned wide open.