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."

The Mugello International Circuit prepares to host, for the eighteenth time, the eagerly awaited spectacle of the Finali Mondiali, a week-long event (from 21 to 26 October) in which the unbroken thread of Ferrari passion connects the thrill of the track with a rich calendar of activities celebrating the sporting history of the Prancing Horse and the successes of the latest season, marking the conclusion of the Corse Clienti activities.

At the Tuscan circuit, on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 October, spectators will witness the decisive battles of the Ferrari Challenge Europe and North America series, which will crown this season’s champions ahead of the Finali Mondiali races on Sunday 26 October, awarding world titles in the four classes of the Maranello manufacturer’s more than thirty-year-old single-make series. The curves of the Scarperia track will also host sessions of Ferrari’s exclusive non-competitive programmes, from F1 Clienti and Sport Prototipi Clienti to the Club Competizioni GT and the XX Programme, which this year celebrates its twentieth anniversary.

A total of 117 cars will take to the 5,245-metre Tuscan circuit, joined by more than 40 additional models on display in the exhibition area, showcasing some of the most beautiful and significant Ferraris in motorsport history.

As tradition dictates, the Mugello Circuit will once again open its grandstands to Ferrari employees and Ferrari Club members, while all fans and enthusiasts will enjoy free access to the Prato area from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 October.

Ferrari Challenge Europe

The 33rd edition of the European series, one of the longest-running single-make championships, has so far delivered only one verdict ahead of the Scarperia event. Thanks to a season marked by consistent results, Hendrik Viol (Scuderia Praha Racing) secured the Trofeo Pirelli Am title at Spa-Francorchamps in September. The standings in the other classes, however, remain wide open.

In the Trofeo Pirelli, the duel continues between two young Swiss drivers, Felix Hirsiger (Ineco Reparto Corse RAM) and Jasin Ferati (Emil Frey Racing), who have fought head-to-head all season. After the Belgian round, the gap between them is down to just eight points in Hirsiger’s favour, setting up two thrilling 30-minute races in Tuscany.

In the Coppa Shell, Italy’s Manuela Gostner (Ineco Reparto Corse RAM) holds a more comfortable 27-point lead over John Dhillon (Formula Racing) and 29 points over Oscar Ryndziewicz (Kessel Racing), both of whom shared victories in the two races at Spa and will be aiming to overturn the standings.

In the Coppa Shell Am, Sven Schömer (Penske Hamburg Motorsport) holds a narrow 10-point advantage, thanks to a double win in Belgium by his compatriot and main rival Jan Sandmann. With a 34-point deficit, Andreas König (Emil Frey Racing) is not yet mathematically out of contention.

After Wednesday’s qualifying sessions, the first races are scheduled for Thursday 23 October, starting at 10:15 with Coppa Shell, 12:05 with Trofeo Pirelli and Trofeo Pirelli Am, and 16:45 with Coppa Shell Am.
Race 2 of Coppa Shell Am will take place on Friday 24 October at 12:05, followed at 14:55 by Trofeo Pirelli and Trofeo Pirelli Am, and at 16:45 by Coppa Shell.

Ferrari Challenge North America

All titles in the North American series remain to be decided, with the final two races taking place at Mugello. In the Trofeo Pirelli, it will likely be a two-way battle between Massimo Perrina (Ferrari of Seattle), with seven victories this season, and Dylan Medler (The Collection), who has also competed in the European series. Roberto Perrina (Ferrari of Seattle) remains mathematically in contention and will not settle for a supporting role.

In the Trofeo Pirelli Am, Brad Fauvre (Ferrari of San Francisco) will aim to seal the title by defending his 47-point leadover Sebastian Mascaro (Ferrari of Central Florida). In the Coppa Shell, the duel is between Mitchel Green (Ferrari of Westlake) and Yahn Bernier (Ferrari of Seattle), with Gary Ott (Ferrari Philadelphia) still mathematically in the hunt. Among the Am drivers, the fight is even tighter: only three points separate leader Gabe Hrib (Ferrari of Atlanta) from Michael Owens (Ferrari of Alberta), while Louis Flory (Ferrari of Houston) remains within reach.

Race 1 of the North American series will take place on Thursday 23 October at 14:55, and Race 2 on Friday 24 October at 10:15.

Finali Mondiali

Once both championships conclude, the focus will shift to the Finali Mondiali races, which will crown the 2025 season champions. The starting grids will be decided by qualifying sessions on Saturday 25 October.

On Sunday, the green flag will drop at 9:00 for the Coppa Shell Am race, at 10:10 for Coppa Shell, and at 11:45 for Trofeo Pirelli and Trofeo Pirelli Am.

Ferrari Show

After the Finali Mondiali races comes the highly anticipated Ferrari Show—75 minutes of pure excitement on track (starting at 12:45), building up to a crescendo of spectacle and emotion. The event will celebrate the cars and drivers of the GT and Corse Clienti season, interweaving tributes to Ferrari’s past and glimpses of its future.

For the first time before an Italian audience, the new 296 GT3 Evo, unveiled last June during the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, will be presented. There will also be a special tribute to the Ferrari 499P, winner of the last three editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Mugello Open to the Public

As announced and in keeping with tradition, the grandstands of the Tuscan circuit will be reserved—with free access—for Ferrari employees and Ferrari Club members. All fans will have free entry to the Prato area from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 October, in the West Zone (San Donato and Arrabbiata areas) via the Palagio entrance. Parking will be available along Via dell’Autodromo.

Live Streaming and TV Coverage

As with all Ferrari Challenge events, extensive live and delayed coverage will be available for those unable to attend the Scarperia circuit. The final round of both the Ferrari Challenge Europe and North America series will be streamed on live.ferrari.com and Ferrari’s official YouTube channel, with English-language commentary.

In Italy, the DAZN platform will broadcast all races from the European series’ final round and the Finali Mondiali, with Italian commentary.

This weekend the Mugello Circuit hosts the final round of the Italian Speed Championship season. Titles are up for grabs in Production Bike, Supersport 600 NG, Premoto3 and Sportbike. Plenty of exceptional wild cards will be on track. Adding further excitement to the weekend are the trophies: Aprilia 660, Ducati V4 Elite Cup, Honda CBR 600 RR and National Trophy 1000.

The appointment this weekend is with the Italian motorcycle championship, with plenty of classes starting from SBK.
Superbike – Production Bike – The category already has its champion: Alessandro Delbianco. Battling it out for the overall podium will be the two Broncos riders Luca Vitali and Cavalieri, together with Gabriele Giannini (Honda Scuderia Improve Firenze Motor) and Michele Pirro. A full 75 points are at stake since the premier class will run its first Superpole Race at Mugello.

In Production Bike, the protagonists of the season still fighting for the tricolour podium are Davide Stirpe, Riccardo Russo and Simone Saltarelli. The first ever Italian Production Bike Champion will be crowned at Mugello, and the show is guaranteed, with three races scheduled for the brand-new category. Joining the grid will also be Luca Bernardi with the ZPM Motorsport Ducati and Randy Krummenacher with the GAS Racing Yamaha.

Supersport 600 NG – Everything will be decided at Mugello. A battle to the very last corner between Luca Ottaviani, Xavier Artigas, currently second, and Mattia Rato, the best performer in the last round and fresh from competing in the Supermoto of Nations in the Czech Republic. The duel will unfold on one of the world’s most beautiful circuits, where Ottaviani already achieved a stunning double win back in June, and it will be particularly intense with 50 points on offer across the two scheduled races. Worth noting is the return of Andrea Mantovani (Ducati Scuderia D’Ettorre), absent at Imola due to MotoE commitments, as well as the presence of former Italian championship stars now racing in the World Championship. Among them, Kevin Zannoni, riding with Ducati Broncos in place of Andrea Giombini, and Filippo Farioli, who will replace Matteo Ripamonti on the Altogo Yamaha.

Moto3 – The title has already been decided. Marcos Ruda (Lucky Racing) was crowned Italian Champion in the Imola round. This is the Spaniard’s second consecutive national title, secured with a double win at the Santerno.

Premoto3 – Lorenzo Pritelli is just a step away from the title. The PATA Talento Azzurro FMI rider, recently admitted to the VR46 Academy, comes fresh from the podium in his European Talent Cup debut. Lorenzo enjoys a 51-point advantage over Alessandro Aguilar Carballo. The Team Leopard Academy by Roc’n’Dea rider arrives at Mugello after his Race 1 victory at Imola and will attempt an all-out attack on the Tuscan rollercoaster. Here, during the second round of the season, he scored his very first category win. Also fighting for the tricolour podium, riding Honda NSF250Rs, are Luca Rizzi and Luana Giuliani, both PATA Talenti Azzurri FMI. Rookie Rizzi (We Race Pos Corse) won two out of three races at the spring Mugello round, while Giuliani (Team Angeluss), fresh winner of the Legend Trophy Under 40, climbed the podium in Race 1.

Sportbike – Bruno Ieraci and Mattia Sorrenti will battle for the first ever title in the category at Mugello. Only twenty-seven and a half points separate them, with 50 points up for grabs in what promises to be a fiery weekend. Also in the fight for a championship podium is Paolo Grassia (Kawasaki), who at the first Mugello round of the year showcased his skills with a win and a second place. More distant in the standings is Leonardo Carnevali (Aprilia Maurer Racing Team), currently fourth overall despite an inconsistent season. He nevertheless delivered a splendid performance at Imola with three podiums in three races, including the Superpole Race. On the entry list is also Elia Bartolini (Triumph SM Real), a standout of Italian Moto3 and since last year also competing in the WorldSSP300 Championship.

Hobby Sport Young Course – During the Just1 Round, children aged 6 to 14 will have the chance to take their first laps on a Minimoto in total safety thanks to the Hobby Sport Young courses. The event takes place on Saturday (14:30–18:30) and Sunday (09:30–12:30 and 14:30–17:30) at the Mugello Circuit, with FMI technicians ensuring safety. Helmets and protective gear will be provided by the Italian Motorcycling Federation, while the bikes will be Yamaha PW50s.

Three thousand kilometres across six stages and eight different countries. Just one Italian stop for the 26th edition of this iconic rally, which set off from Istanbul on 20 September and will conclude in Ibiza, where more than one hundred supercars will arrive on 27 September.

The circus reached Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence on Tuesday 23 September, where over 4,000 fans gathered to welcome the approximately 100 crews. For the occasion, a stage and catwalk were set up, allowing each car to parade one by one. On Wednesday morning, the Gumballers took to the 5.245-kilometre track of the Mugello Circuit before continuing their journey towards Nice.

Among the participants was Gumball 3000 founder Maximillion Cooper, driving a Rolls Royce Cullinan Brabus. “Gumball has a special relationship with Italy,” he said. *“I love Florence. I used to come here every year as a child with my parents. My father is an artist, a sculptor, so it’s a very special place for my family. Bringing the Gumball to Florence is simply fantastic. I would say it’s a must-visit destination for anyone who loves art, culture, fashion and, above all, cars.

The very first edition came to Italy — we visited the Imola circuit for the F1 Grand Prix. This time, we had the chance to drive on the iconic Mugello Circuit instead.”

Over 100 supercars driven by singers, actors, and entertainment personalities. The Italian stage will end at Piazzale Michelangelo and feature a track challenge at Mugello. Among the stars are Afrojack and Elettra Lamborghini.

Engines, music, fashion, and culture. Welcome to Gumball 3000, the craziest race in the world, featuring spectacular supercars driven by actors, singers, entertainers, or passionate businessmen. The rally will stop in Florence and at Mugello Circuit as the only Italian stage of the 26th edition of the famous rally created by Maximillion Cooper.

From Istanbul to Ibiza via Florence and the Mugello Circuit, covering a total of 3,000 km in six days, crossing eight countries.
Among the celebrities are Elettra Lamborghini and Afrojack, attending the Florence stage of Gumball 3000 and the Mugello Circuit.

The race – ISTANBUL – IBIZA, 26TH ANNUAL GUMBALL 3000 RALLY (SEPTEMBER 20–27)
The Gumball 3000 Rally celebrates its 26th edition, bringing to Italy a parade of over 100 spectacular supercars and superstars. The only Italian stage will take place in the heart of Tuscany, with the arrival in Florence scheduled for September 23 at the iconic Piazzale Michelangelo, where a free public festival will be held. The following day, the challenge continues on the 5,245 meters of the Mugello Circuit track. In the afternoon, the circus will head north toward CAP Côte d’Azur–Nice.

The celebration: Motorsports, music, and lifestyle fans can join the party at Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence on September 23, during the arrival of the cars scheduled from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Cars and teams will parade accompanied by live music and DJ sets.
On Wednesday morning, September 24, the adventure will continue at the Mugello Circuit.

The teams – Elettra Lamborghini and Afrojack will join Gumball 3000 founder Maximillion Cooper (@MrGumball3000), who will be driving a customized Brabus Rolls Royce Cullinan alongside his wife, Grammy-winning rapper EVE — and an incredible lineup of superstars and influencers, including:
• Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold
• French football legend and former Manchester United player Patrice Evra
• British YouTubers The Sidemen (Vikkstar, TBJZL, and Behzinga), with friends WillNE, Chip, and Norwegian DJ Alan Walker in a Brabus G800
• Automotive YouTubers DailyDrivenExotics (DDE) and Pog, known for their custom supercars
• World Poker Champion Michael Mizrachi, competing for Team YEET
• And last year’s “Spirit of Gumball” award winner, NFL star Jimmy Graham!

Along the route, Gumball 3000 will raise funds for the Gumball 3000 Foundation, which supports youth initiatives worldwide, in collaboration with organizations such as The King’s Trust and Laureus Sport for Good. Proceeds also support official partnerships along the Rally, including with the Fundación Valencia CF and many others, to help young people and global communities.

After visiting Florence and the Mugello Circuit, the rally will continue to Nice (September 24) and Valencia (September 25), before crossing the finish line in Ibiza on Friday, September 26. Along the way, free nightly Gumball festivals featuring cars and music will take place, traditionally attracting fans from all over Europe to experience one of the world’s most unique automotive events.

“This route is truly a spectacular way to celebrate Gumball 3000’s return to Europe — Europe always offers a fantastic backdrop for the rally, crossing so many countries and experiencing rich and diverse cultures in a short period of time. We are particularly excited to host our unique daily Gumball 3000 car and music festivals for fans along the route — while also supporting our worldwide charity programs to provide greater opportunities for young people,” said Maximillion Cooper, founder of Gumball 3000.