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."