Which real Italian circuit was new to Gran Turismo 5?

Gran Turismo 5 introduced Monza Circuit as a new real-world Italian track in the series.

The circuit is officially known as the Autodromo Nazionale Monza and sits near Milan in the grounds of a historic royal villa. Opened in 1922, it is one of the world’s oldest purpose-built racing venues and is best known for hosting the Italian Grand Prix.

Monza earned the nickname “Temple of Speed” because of its long straights and high average speeds. Its modern layout combines fast sections with tight chicanes, while the track’s old banked oval remains a famous part of its history. Gran Turismo 5, released for PlayStation 3 in 2010, included Monza alongside other newly represented real circuits such as Indianapolis and Daytona.

A common mix-up is confusing Monza with Mugello or Imola, two other famous Italian venues. All three are real circuits, but Monza is the one identified as a new real-life circuit in Gran Turismo 5.