L’Appennino torna protagonista della scena enologica italiana con la quarta edizione di Appenninia – Wine Festival delle Terre Alte, in programma domenica 8 e lunedì 9 febbraio 2026 nella prestigiosa cornice del Mugello Circuit – Autodromo del Mugello.

Un appuntamento che negli anni si è affermato come punto di riferimento per le produzioni vitivinicole d’altura italiane e che oggi si presenta con un progetto culturale rinnovato e una visione ancora più ampia: raccontare, approfondire e valorizzare l’identità del vino contemporaneo delle terre alte.

Un festival in crescita, tra cultura, territorio e confronto

La formula del Festival resta fedele alle edizioni precedenti, con una programmazione differenziata:

• Domenica 8 febbraio: giornata aperta al grande pubblico

• Lunedì 9 febbraio: dedicata a media e operatori del settore, che potranno accreditarsi inviando una mail a This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

È confermata anche per il 2026 la tradizionale cena conviviale della domenica, un momento molto atteso che riunisce produttori, ospiti, sponsor e addetti ai lavori in un clima informale e di grande condivisione. Anche gli appassionati potranno partecipare tramite accredito.

Masterclass, talk e presentazioni speciali

Il programma prevede:

• Due masterclass la domenica

• Una masterclass il lunedì

Tutti gli appuntamenti saranno dedicati al tema centrale del vino appenninico e d’altura, con approfondimenti su territori, stili e interpretazioni.

Lunedì 9 febbraio alle ore 9 è inoltre in programma un talk di confronto e riflessione dedicato a media, operatori e appassionati, che si terrà prima dell’apertura dei banchi d’assaggio.

Tra gli appuntamenti speciali, anche la presentazione del libro
“La molecola della civiltà – Il viaggio del vino tra storia, mito e bellezza”, alla presenza dell’autore Francesco Sorelli.

 Un’edizione sempre più internazionale

Appenninia 2026 vedrà la partecipazione di un numero ancora maggiore di aziende provenienti da tutto l’arco appenninico, dalla Liguria alla Pre-Sila, confermando il ruolo del Festival come piattaforma di incontro e valorizzazione delle produzioni delle terre alte.

Per la prima volta, inoltre, il Festival ospiterà una rappresentativa internazionale di Pinot Nero, proveniente da importanti areali europei: un confronto unico per comprendere come l’Appennino dialoghi con altre zone fresche e vocate del continente.

Il programma ufficiale completo è ora disponibile, scaricalo QUI , per consultare nel dettaglio orari, masterclass e appuntamenti.

The Mugello GP Run 2026 concluded with more than 4,200 total participants across the competitive race and the non-competitive event, in a day that successfully combined emotion, participation, and strong institutional presence.

The winter sun shone over one of the symbolic venues of Italian sport, the Mugello Circuit, which once again chose to open its gates to “lived” sport, transforming the track and paddock into a space for meeting, sharing, and movement. A gesture of great value that confirms the circuit’s role not only as an international motorsport excellence, but also as a place capable of welcoming people, stories, and communities.

From the early hours of the morning, the track came alive with hundreds of athletes in the competitive race, alongside countless walkers and non-competitive participants, including families, arriving from all over Italy and also from abroad. A continuous flow of steps, smiles, and energy turned the Mugello GP Run into a true celebration of sport, open to everyone.

Alongside the sporting aspect, the event strongly reaffirmed its commitment to core values. Particularly meaningful was the moment dedicated to the themes of bullying and listening, featuring the contribution of Asia Antonietti, founder of the project Dream as You Did When You Were a Child. Her authentic and heartfelt testimony highlighted how sport can become a concrete tool for education, awareness, and personal renewal.

Equally essential was the contribution of the partners who chose to support the event not only as sponsors, but as true allies sharing the same vision.
Barberino Outlet provided gift cards, offering participants real shopping experiences within the outlet, while Poggio del Farro supplied all race packs, contributing in a tangible way to the quality and care of the experience reserved for athletes and walkers.
Special thanks also go to Radio Toscana, the official media partner and voice of the Mugello GP Run, which accompanied and narrated the event, strengthening its identity and outreach throughout the territory.

Mugello GP Run 2026 thus comes to a close as a full, bright, and widely attended day, leaving its mark not only on the asphalt, but above all on the people involved. An event that confirms the value of the collaboration with Mugello Circuit and looks to the future with the goal of continuing to build, step by step, an initiative in which sport, territory, and community grow together.

The Mugello GP Run marked the opening of the 2026 sporting season, confirming itself as an athletics event that has now become a true tradition.
A total of 4,261 participants, divided among the competitive race, the non-competitive race, and the event reserved for children and young athletes, lined up at the start of the thirteenth edition of the Mugello GP Run.

The number of registered runners represented an all-time record for this event. The race started with the green traffic light, just as in car and motorcycle races. After two laps of the circuit, the winners were Marco Zanni from Romagna (ASD Team Misano) in 33’04’’ in the men’s race, and Chiara Eleonora Turrini from Modena (S.S. La Guglia Sassuolo) in 40’27’’ in the women’s race.

Alongside the competitive race, a one-lap non-competitive event was also held, attracting entire families, as well as the Kids race, dedicated to children and young runners. This event took place along the main straight of the circuit, allowing even the youngest athletes to experience the thrill of crossing the Mugello finish line, just like their MotoGP idols.

Total attendance at the circuit exceeded 10,000 visitors.

Mugello Circuit reaffirms its commitment to sustainability with the publication of the 2024 ISO 20121 Sustainability Report, a document that transparently presents the goals set and the results achieved in efforts to improve the Circuit’s environmental, social, ethical, and economic impact.

Drafted in June 2025, the report is addressed to all stakeholders involved in the project and serves as an important communication tool within the Circuit’s Integrated Management System, which includes the following certifications: ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 45001 (Health and Safety), ISO 9001 (Quality), EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme), and ISO 20121 (Sustainable Event Management).

First Place in the Sustainable Circuits Index™

For the second consecutive year, Mugello has ranked 1st in the Sustainable Circuits Index™ (SCI™), which assesses the sustainability performance of 96 of the world’s leading racing circuits, confirming its position as the most sustainable circuit globally.

New Certifications and Projects for 2024

Among the most significant results achieved in 2024:

• Achievement of the UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification on gender equality (December 15, 2024), recognizing the Circuit’s concrete commitment to inclusion and the reduction of the gender gap.

• Launch of a beekeeping project in collaboration with Azienda Agricola Le Pecchie, involving the installation of five beehives in the Circuit’s green area to support biodiversity and local flora, hosting up to 450,000 bees during the peak season.

The 2024 Sustainability Report reaffirms Mugello Circuit’s determination to continue advancing toward an increasingly sustainable and responsible management of its operations.

“The protection of the environment, the desire to generate a positive social impact, and our ongoing commitment to improving environmental performance have always been core elements of our identity, inspiring every aspect of our daily work,” said Paolo Poli, CEO of Mugello Circuit.
“This journey began in 2009 with the achievement of our ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification, which has driven us over time to set increasingly ambitious goals. Being the first circuit in the world to receive the FIA Environmental Accreditation – 3 Stars, to achieve ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management certification, and to be ranked first in the Sustainable Circuits Index in both 2023 and 2024 as the most sustainable circuit internationally, is a source of great pride for us.
At the same time, we recognize that each milestone represents a new starting point toward even higher goals. For Mugello Circuit, sustainability is not merely an option—it is a concrete social responsibility aimed at creating shared value and benefits.”

Grande attesa per la gara internazionale di ciclocross all’Autodromo del Mugello

Sono oltre 400 gli iscritti al 5° Trofeo Città di Firenze, prestigiosa gara internazionale di ciclocross in programma sabato 1° novembre. Per il terzo anno consecutivo, l’evento si svolgerà all’interno del celebre Autodromo del Mugello (ingresso dal Palagio).

La manifestazione è organizzata dalla APD Virtus Settimo Miglio, con il fondamentale supporto del Mugello Circuit, che tre anni fa ha creduto in questo progetto, contribuendo in modo decisivo alla sua crescita dal punto di vista organizzativo e logistico.

L’evento gode del Patrocinio della Regione Toscana, del Comune di Firenze e del Comune di Scarperia e San Piero.

Gli atleti in gara

Il livello tecnico della competizione è di tutto rispetto.
In campo maschile spiccano i nomi del Campione Italiano Gioele Bertolini, di Filippo Fontana, del giovane Mattia Agostinacchio (neo Under 23 e campione del mondo Juniores a Lievin lo scorso febbraio) e di Federico Ceolin.

Tra le donne, il pronostico è apertissimo tra Rebecca Gariboldi e Lucia Bramati, che dovranno però confrontarsi con tre forti atlete straniere: la svizzera Lea Stern e le olandesi Anniek Mos e Isa Looienga. Grande attesa anche per la toscana Elisa Ferri, al primo anno tra le Under 23, da cui ci si aspettano prestazioni importanti.

Nella categoria Junior Femminile riflettori puntati sull’olandese Super Robin, considerata una delle giovani più promettenti del panorama internazionale.

Copertura mediatica

La gara sarà trasmessa in differita su Rai Sport giovedì 6 novembre alle ore 20:00.
È inoltre prevista una diretta streaming, a partire dalle ore 12:00, sul canale YouTube di Ciclismoweb.net.

Programma della 2 Giorni Ciclocrossistica Mugellana

PRERACE DAY – Venerdì 31 ottobre 2025

• 14:00 – 16:30: Prove ufficiali del percorso

• 16:30 – 19:30: Verifica licenze

RACE DAY – Sabato 1° novembre 2025

• 07:30: Apertura segreteria e controllo licenze (disponibile fino a un’ora prima di ogni gara)

• Allenamento in griglia: 15 minuti prima della partenza, nell’area dedicata

Competizioni internazionali e nazionali per tutte le categorie:

The 33rd edition of the Finali Mondiali came to a close at the Mugello International Circuit, in front of a large crowd that filled the grandstands despite the rain. The event, which celebrates both the conclusion of the Corse Clienti season and Ferrari’s sporting history and passion, showcased more than 40 Ferraris — past and present — in the exhibition area of the Tuscan circuit, as well as over one hundred 296 Challenge cars and nearly 90 vehicles from the non-competitive programmes: F1 Clienti, Sport Prototipi Clienti and XX Programme, which marked its 20th anniversary with almost 50 models on display.
Despite the challenging weather, more than 25,000 spectators, guests and staff attended the event over the weekend.

The competitive side of the event, following the races earlier in the week that concluded the European and North American series of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, saw the 296 Challenge cars take to the track in the morning for the races that crowned the 2025 world champions of Ferrari’s one-make series. Victory in the Trofeo Pirelli went to Italian driver Vincenzo Scarpetta (Radicci Automobili), with Michael Verhagen (Ferrari Warszawa) taking first place among the Am drivers. The Coppa Shell title went to American Rey Acosta (The Collection), while Jan Sandmann (Kessel Racing) celebrated victory in Coppa Shell Am.

Trofeo Pirelli World Final.
After 30 minutes of heavy rain, which made the race even more unpredictable and exciting, Vincenzo Scarpetta — starting from pole position — claimed victory, securing the Trofeo Pirelli world title. The young Italian, who also set the fastest lap, held the lead despite pressure from his rivals, with a thrilling final lap that saw Gilles Renmans (Francorchamps Motors Brussels) and Luigi Coluccio (Rossocorsa) complete the podium.

Among the Trofeo Pirelli Am drivers, Michael Verhagen took the win after gaining the lead in the early stages and maintaining his advantage to the finish line, also recording the fastest lap. Andrew Morrow (Charles Hurst) finished second, while a decisive last-lap overtake earned Italian driver Marco Zanasi (Motor Service – Pinetti Motorsport) third place.

Coppa Shell World Final.
An American one-two in Coppa Shell, with Rey Acosta taking victory ahead of Yahn Bernier (Ferrari of Seattle). The driver from The Collection, starting from pole, held the lead throughout the 30-minute race, gradually increasing his advantage over the field. In an exciting final sprint, John Dhillon (Formula Racing) claimed third place, just ahead of European series champion Manuela Gostner (Ineco – Reparto Corse RAM), who set the fastest lap of the race — which began behind the Safety Car due to a wet track.

The Coppa Shell Am race, also held in wet conditions, crowned German driver Jan Sandmann as the 2025 world champion, after he successfully defended the pole position earned in qualifying. Hassan Dabboussi (Formula Racing) finished second, while Pino Frascaro (Rossocorsa) took third with a spectacular overtaking move on the final lap.

Awards Ceremony.
On Saturday evening, the display area — featuring some of the most iconic racing and road cars from the Prancing Horse — hosted the gala dinner, during which the next venue for the Finali Mondiali was announced: the 2026 edition will take place at the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya in Spain. The winners of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli series in Europe, North America, the UK, Japan and Australasia were also honoured.

During the evening event, Ferrari also presented the F76 — the first car created exclusively for the digital world, in the form of an NFT. The name pays tribute to Ferrari’s first victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1949, achieved 76 years ago by Luigi Chinetti and Lord Selsdon at the wheel of the 166 MM Barchetta by Touring.

The evening was attended by Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari Chief Executive Officer; Enrico Galliera, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer; Antonello Coletta, Head of Endurance and Corse Clienti; and Andrea Mladosic, Head of Ferrari Challenge and Corso Pilota. Also present were Gianmaria Fulgenzi, Chief Product Development Officer; Ferdinando Cannizzo, Head of Endurance Race Cars; Alessandra Todeschini, Head of Endurance Programmes and Pista di Fiorano; Federica Santoro, Head of XX and Monoposto Heritage Programmes; Filippo Petrucci, Head of XX and Monoposto Heritage Programmes and Corso Pilota Workshop; Amato Ferrari, AF Corse Founder; and several championship-winning drivers.
Hyperclub clients were presented with awards by Flavio Manzoni, Chief Design Officer, and Carlo Palazzani, Head of Pilot Design Projects.

Also appearing on stage was the AF Corse Ferrari 499P number 83, driven by factory driver Yifei Ye alongside Phil Hanson and Robert Kubica — winners of the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Ferrari Show.
At the end of the races, the traditional Ferrari Show thrilled spectators with a parade of Maranello’s cars, including the 499P prototypes and historic single-seaters of the Prancing Horse, driven by Olivier Beretta, Andrea Bertolini and Giancarlo Fisichella. They were joined by cars from the XX Programme, the 296 LMGT3 and the new GT3 Evo, with Ferrari’s official drivers at the wheel.

The final line-up on the main straight featured the three trophies won in the last three editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, displayed alongside the winning crews: car number 51 — Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi (2023, the Centenary year of the legendary endurance race); car number 50 — Nicklas Nielsen, Antonio Fuoco and Miguel Molina (2024); and car number 83 — Yifei Ye, Robert Kubica and Phil Hanson, the 2025 winners, who were also celebrated during Saturday’s gala evening.

Along the 5.245 km of the Tuscan circuit, applause greeted the 296 Challenge cars — one representing each of the six series of the one-make championship (the continental Europe and North America series and the regional UK, Japan, Australasia and Middle East series, the latter debuting next year with the recently announced calendar).

After the Italian national anthem performed by Tuscan composer and artist Ilaria Della Bidia, tricolour smoke displays symbolically sealed the embrace between Ferrari and its passionate fans.

“Marco Vitali” Memorial.
During the week of the Finali Mondiali, the second edition of the photography competition dedicated to Marco Vitali — a photographer who, for over 30 years, captured the essence of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli — took place.
This year’s award went to the photo titled “Nel cuore della tempesta” (“In the Heart of the Storm”) by Matteo Carlin.

The Finali Mondiali Ferrari week at the Mugello International Circuit, which today drew a large crowd of Prancing Horse aficionados and Tifosi, is reaching its climax with the qualifying sessions for tomorrow’s races (Sunday, 26 October) that will decide the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli world titles before the highly anticipated Ferrari Show.

The 296 Challenge cars faced 30-minute qualifying sessions in tricky conditions, as rain returned to the Tuscan circuit for much of the day.

In the Trofeo Pirelli, pole position went to the Italian Vincenzo Scarpetta while David Gostner (CDP – MP Racing)was the fastest in the Am. American driver Rey Acosta (The Collection) took pole in the Coppa Shell, while in the Coppa Shell Am Jan Sandmann (Kessel Racing) posted the best lap time.

Qualifying. On the rain-soaked asphalt of the Scarperia circuit, Vincenzo Scarpetta posted the fastest time in the Trofeo Pirelli on his final qualifying attempt, earning pole position for the Finali Mondiali race. The Italian narrowly beat European class champion Felix Hirsiger (Ineco – Reparto Corse RAM) by just 32 thousandths of a second. David Gostner, the quickest of the Am drivers, will start from the second row with the third-fastest overall time, lining up alongside the top North American series driver, Roberto Perrina (Ferrari of Seattle). The third row will feature another Trofeo Pirelli Am driver, Michael Verhagen (Ferrari Warszawa), alongside Gilles Renmans (Francorchamps Motors Brussels).

In the tight and crowded contest for the top spot on the Coppa Shell grid, Rey Acosta emerged victorious, setting the fastest time at the end of a session marked by intermittent rain. The driver from The Collection, who has split his season between the European and North American series and claimed his first win of the year yesterday at the Scarperia circuit, qualified ahead of Oscar Ryndziewicz (Kessel Racing) and Fabrizio Fontana (Formula Racing), winner of yesterday’s final race of the European series.

In the Coppa Shell Am, the same rivalry that marked the entire European season carried over into qualifying for the Finali Mondiali, with the two Germans Jan Sandmann and Sven Schömer (Penske Sportwagen Hamburg), the newly crowned series champion, once again vying for the top spot. This time, Sandmann came out on top, finishing 0.731 seconds ahead of his rival.

Andrea Levy (Rossocorsa) and Japan’s Masaru Yoneda (Cornes Osaka) will start from the second row.

 Programme – Sunday, 26 October Tomorrow sees the highlight of the Finali Mondiali, with the decisive races that will crown the world champions. The day kicks off at 9 a.m. with the Coppa Shell Am, followed by the Coppa Shell at 10:10 a.m. and the Trofeo Pirelli and Trofeo Pirelli Am at 11:45 a.m. It will conclude at 12:45 p.m. with the Ferrari Show, featuring a spectacular parade of Maranello’s cars on track. The stands at the Mugello International Circuit will be open to Ferrari employees and members of the Ferrari Clubs, while the general public will have free access to the park area.

Streaming. Races with English commentary can be streamed at: "https://live.ferrari.com "or on the official Ferrari YouTube channel: "https://www.youtube.com/c/Ferrari.

Where to watch the Finali Mondiali on TV In Italy, the DAZN platform will broadcast all Sunday’s races live with Italian commentary. Sky Sports F1 will provide live coverage in the UK, as well as in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

DAZN will stream Sunday’s races live in Belgium, France, Portugal, Spain and Japan. Viaplay will provide live coverage in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.

Live coverage will also be available on Net4+ in Hungary and Sportextra.ro in Romania, while in the Middle East, BeIN Sports will broadcast the Coppa Shell and Trofeo Pirelli races. The same network will air all three races in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Turkey, Australia and New Zealand.

Exclusive content will also be shared on social media via the @ferrariraces channels. All news and further information on the 2025 Finali Mondiali Ferrari will be available on the Ferrari Media website and on ferrari.com.

Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, 24 October 2025 - The Gran Premio Storico d’Italia, an innovative event that will take place next year at the same circuit in Tuscany, was presented at the 2025 Finali Mondiali Ferrari, currently underway at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. The first edition of the event will be organised from 2 to 4 October 2026: over 200 cars are expected on the track, including more than 70 Formula 1 single-seaters that competed between the 1960s and early 2000s. Tickets on sale will give access to both the grandstands and the paddock.

The Gran Premio Storico d’Italia was conceived to celebrate Italy’s rich motor racing heritage, in particular that linked to Ferrari. Organised under the authority of the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI), the event will take place in the heart of Tuscany, on the circuit owned by the Maranello manufacturer.

The Gran Premio Storico d’Italia aims to become a must-attend event on the international historic racing calendar. The project has been entrusted to HVM Racing – the leading organiser of historic events in France, with more than 100 circuit events to its credit, including the Grand Prix de France Historique, which welcomed over 100,000 spectators in 2025 – and will coordinate the sporting aspects and promotion of the event, in close partnership with the Autodromo del Mugello.

The theme. This first edition will pay tribute to a legendary decade in Scuderia Ferrari’s history, from 1996 to 2006, thanks to the support of the Maranello-based company. A period that saw the Prancing Horse compete with single-seaters that wrote the history of the Formula 1 World Championship, entrusted to drivers who became racing legends: from Michael Schumacher to Eddie Irvine, from Rubens Barrichello to Felipe Massa. A decade in which Ferrari achieved 87 victories, 5 drivers’ world titles and 6 constructors’ titles.

The format. Several single-seaters from that era will be gathered at Mugello for outstanding exhibitions and demonstrations, some brought to the track by drivers with Formula 1 racing experience, immersing spectators in the unique atmosphere of that golden age.

The Gran Premio Storico d’Italia will offer an exceptionally rich sporting line-up, retracing more than half a century of single-seater history, from the 1950s to the 2000s.

Seven international series. The cars taking to the track will be grouped into seven different categories: Masters Racing Legends F1 (1966–1985), cars equipped with 3-litre engines – the Gran Premio Storico d’Italia will host the European final round of the Masters F1 Championship; F2 Classic Interseries (1967–1978), the only series dedicated to former Formula 2 cars – without ground effect – powered by 1600 or 2000 cc engines; F3 Classic Interseries (1971–1984), bringing together Formula 3 cars that enjoyed their heyday between the 1970s and early 1980s.

Also on track will be the Historic Formula Junior (“Lurani Trophy”; 1958–1963), which replaced the 500cc Formula 3 as a stepping stone to Formula 1. Designed by Italian Count Johnny Lurani, these cars were equipped with 1.0 or 1.1-litre production engines and gearboxes mounted on miniature Grand Prix chassis; HGPCA (Historic Grand Prix Cars Association; pre-1966), founded in 1979 with the aim of perpetuating the spectacle of Grand Prix cars, both front- and rear-engined; Historic F3 – 1000cc (1964–1970), open to all F3 1000cc ‘screamer’ cars, the first generation of Formula 3 cars that made their mark on international motor racing history in the 1960s; Masters Endurance Legends (1995–2016), welcoming all cars that were eligible to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans (Sport Prototipi and GT) and other major endurance races.

Mugello Circuit. Opened in 1974 in the Tuscan hills, in the province of Florence, the circuit in its current configuration measures 5.245 kilometres and includes 15 corners. Since 1988, it has been owned by Ferrari, which regularly uses it as a dedicated test track. In 2021, it became the world’s most sustainable permanent circuit, a recognition that highlights its commitment to sustainable development, technological innovation and harmonious integration into its surroundings. It was also recognised as the ‘greenest circuit’ in 2023 and 2024.

Experience: grandstands and paddock. The public will have unique opportunities to get up close to the cars that have written the history of motorsport. With a standard admission ticket, all spectators will have a reserved seat in the grandstand and will have access to several other areas of the circuit. Furthermore, a ticket that also gives access to the paddock can be purchased: in this case, enthusiasts will be able to enjoy dedicated experiences in the F1 exhibition area, take part in driver autograph sessions, and enter the entertainment village – where an area with driving simulators will be set up (the pass for the F1 Grid Walk will be sold separately). Finally, with a VIP ticket, the experience will be further enriched with extra content including access to the Driver’s Club and Premium Hospitality services, and it will also be possible to take part in Hot Lap sessions and guided paddock tours.

Tickets will give access to the event for three days (Friday to Sunday) or for a single day; access to the F1 Grid Walk can be purchased. Dedicated information will be published on the granpremiostorico.com and mugellocircuit.com websites.

Antonello Coletta, Global Head of Ferrari Endurance and Corse Clienti: “We are celebrating a period of particular importance in the history of Scuderia Ferrari, the 1996-2006 decade, which is unforgettable thanks to the contribution of exceptional people and extraordinary drivers of pure talent, like Michael Schumacher, who began his experience with the Prancing Horse precisely in 1996, inaugurating a season rich in success.”

Paolo Poli, CEO & Managing Director of Mugello Circuit: "It is an honour to host the inaugural Gran Premio Storico d’Italia, an event that pays tribute to the heritage of the Tuscan track — from the first races held since 1914 on the Historic Mugello Road Circuit to the modern era of Formula 1."

 Geronimo La Russa, newly elected ACI President: “The Italian Grand Prix has been a mark of excellence since 1921 — an event created, developed, and safeguarded by ACI and the Automobile Club Milano, turning it into a world-class institution. The Historic Italian Grand Prix is certain to enjoy great success, thanks also to the partners involved — starting with Ferrari, the manufacturer that, with its 20 victories, has won the Italian Grand Prix more times than any other team. This event marks the beginning of a wonderful sporting journey, to which ACI will always contribute its full support.”

Laurent Vallery-Masson, CEO of HVM Racing: "To truly understand and fully appreciate modern Formula 1, one must delve into its history and the key stages of its evolution. The Gran Premio Storico d’Italia is dedicated to celebrating this exceptional motorsport heritage by offering a major event that is both spectacular, unifying, and accessible to all."