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La “Modena Cento Ore“, la classica competizione internazionale per auto storiche che richiama concorrenti dal mondo intero e giunta alla sua 23a edizione, farà tappa, giovedì 10 ottobre, al Mugello Circuit. L’autodromo accenderà così i motori grazie all’arrivo di queste affascinanti auto pronte a sfrecciare per le quindici curve del saliscendi toscano. 

La scelta del Mugello è un’altra dimostrazione di come, ancora una volta, l’Autodromo, sia uno dei circuiti più apprezzati e dove la gara in pista è un vero e proprio spettacolo. Il tutto circondato dalla cornice delle verdi colline che renderà l’esperienza unica nel suo genere.

Le vetture raggiungeranno il circuito a partire dalle ore 08:30. Dopo i controlli di routine, dalle 9 alle 13, seguiranno le prove libere e successivamente la gara per la sezione Velocità e Regolarità.  

I concorrenti potranno infatti scegliere a quale sezione iscriversi. La classifica della Velocità si baserà sulla somma dei tempi ottenuti mentre quella di Regolarità, sarà fatta sul filo del decimo di secondo sulla base di uno specifico regolamento non meno interessante per impegno e adrenalina. L’evento è a numero chiuso, con un massimo di 100 partecipanti provenienti dal mondo intero. 

Dal cuore della MotorValley, il percorso della Modena 100 Ore, propone il meglio dell’Italia sia per le strade scelte e i magnifici paesaggi, sia per la qualità dei circuiti”. E di qualità l’Autodromo del Mugello ne ha davvero tanta: sia per la bellezza in pista, sia per quello che lo circonda.

L’ultimo giorno di guida si disputa infatti le prove libere e le gare sul Mugello Circuit per poi affrontare le ultime due prove speciali e raggiungere Modena, dove avrà luogo la cerimonia di premiazione sul palco di fronte a Palazzo Ducale. La Modena Cento Ore 2024 chiuderà il sipario con la sua tradizionale la serata conclusiva alle porte di Modena. 

Insomma, un evento davvero imperdibile per gli amanti delle auto storiche e per chi vive le corse come stile di vita.

Extraordinary success for the ELMS (European Le Mans Series) on the Mugello circuit. The Endurance competition reserved for LMP2, LMP2 Pro/Am, LMP3 and LMGT3 cars, for the first time in its history, appeared on the fifteen curves of the Tuscan circuit and the public responded present.

Since the morning, all the four-wheel enthusiasts have made their passion felt during the autograph session by filling the pit lane. The national anthem sung by “Jade” Giada Maragno, the spectacular performance by Sarah Lezito, acrobatic world champion who brought her show on two wheels, and the smiles in the stands did the rest, giving way to the four hours of racing, in a one-of-a-kind day for speed and adrenaline where Ferrari 296, Porsche 911, Aston Martin Vantage, Lamborghini Huracan, Proton, Ligier JS, Duqueine M30 and Oreca 07 raced on the Ferrari-owned circuit. Among the most famous names who battled on the Tuscan ups and downs, on this Sunday of engines, we find Robert Kubica, former Formula 1 driver and 2023 WEC champion in LMP2, Nicklas Nielsen, winner of the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Hypercar class on the 499P from Maranello, Paul Di Resta and Felipe Drugovich, reserve driver for Aston Martin. And how could we not mention Arthur Leclerc, brother of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Nelson Piquet Jr.

Crossing the finish line in LMP2 in first place, after a full 4 hours and 20 minutes of racing, was the number 9 Iron Lynx-Proton of Ried, Capietto and Cairoli. Nothing to do for Kaiser, Caldwell and Lynn who had to settle for second place. The lowest step of the podium for Gray, Novalak and Ghiotto.

Salles, Beche and Saucy won in the LMP2 Pro/Am category, preceding Lentoudis, Bradley, and Quinn by about 11 seconds. Third place instead for Roda, Binder and Viscaal.

In LMP3, Team Virage led by Gerbi, Pinherio and Henrion legitimized the victory ahead of Jensen, Adcock and Julien of the Rlr M Sport team and Bukhantsov, Askey and Perino of Inter Europol Competition.

Finally, in LMGT3, the triumph was that of Kessel Racing of Kimura, Masson and Serra who destroyed the hopes of Berry, Hanafin and Adam, who finished second, and of the two Lausen and Nielsen.

A good start, therefore, for the debut of the ELMS at Mugello.

Charles Milesi, con il 65 stampato sulla sua Oreca del Panis Racing, ha registrato il miglior tempo nella prima sessione di prove libere. Con il crono, che si è fermato a 1:34:687, ha preceduto di 0.333s il resto delle altre 43 vetture. 

La sessione, dalla durata di 90 minuti, è stata interrotta da una bandiera rossa quando la n.19 del Team Virage Oreca, guidata da Tristan Vautier, è uscita di pista al T4, colpendo il muro di pneumatici. Il pilota ne è uscito illeso, ma la barriera è stata danneggiata e ha dovuto essere riparata prima che la sessione potesse riprendere. Secondo e terzo tempo rispettivamente per Reshad de Gerus, Oreca di IDEC Sport, e Paul Di Resta, United Autosports. 

Tripletta Ferrari invece nella categoria LMGT3, con la numero 57 Kessel Racing 296 di Daniel Serra che ha ottenuto il miglior tempo, davanti alla numero 50 Formula Racing Ferrari di Nicklas Nielsen e alla numero 51 AF Corse Ferrari di Nico Varrone.

Appuntamento a domani mattina alle 09:40, quando i motori si accenderanno nuovamente per la seconda sessione di prove libere. 

Tra le 4 ore di gara, le 4 classi e una griglia con oltre 40 vetture, una menzione speciale va ad Arthur Leclerc, fratello del ferrarista Charles Leclerc, che sicuramente durante l’ELMS, vorrà mettere in mostra tutto il suo talento sul saliscendi di proprietà Ferrari. Queste le sue prime sensazioni, dopo i primi giri di questa mattina.

È bello rivederti qua al Mugello, come trovi la pista?

“La pista è fantastica. Ho fatto i primi giri questa mattina e sono pronto per le qualifiche“. 

Quali sono le tue aspettative per la gara?

“Può succedere di tutto in una gara di 4 ore. Spero che vada tutto bene. So di essere veloce“.

Hai fatto un allenamento specifico per questo tipo di gara?

“Sicuramente sarà importante gestire le gomme, ma l’allenamento rimane lo stesso per tutte le piste”.

L’Autodromo del Mugello ha aperto le porte per l’ELMS, il campionato Endurance in puro spirito Le Mans. E tra i protagonisti di questa fantastica competizione non poteva mancare Robert Kubica, che dopo essere sceso in pista per un primo assaggio del circuito toscano e dopo aver testato le due arrabbiate, ci ha indicato le principali differenze tra una gara endurance e una di Formula1. 

Quali sono le tue prime impressioni del circuito?

“E’ sempre una delle piste preferite dai piloti con tutti i suoi saliscendi, i suoi curvoni veloci. Nonostante corra da tanti anni e abbia trascorso molto tempo in Italia, non ho mai avuto tante opportunità di correre qua. È molto divertente e sfidante. Non sarà facile, è una pista tosta, una pista vecchio stampo. Non vedo l’ora che sia domenica”. 

Qual e la sensazione sulle Arrabbiate? 

“E’ sempre quella di poter andare più forte anche se il limite è sempre vicino e qualsiasi errore lo puoi pagare a caro prezzo”.

Come cambia l’approccio alla gara endurance rispetto a una di Formula1?

“La differenza principale è che in pista nello stesso momento corrono diverse categorie. È quindi difficile avere due giri puliti. La gestione del traffico è una parte del Dna delle gare endurance. Non devi perdere tempo, ma non devi nemmeno prendere troppi rischi”. 

The 2024 MotoGP hasn't finished yet, but it's already looking ahead to 2025. With 21 GPs scheduled, the 2025 MotoGP season promises to be even more exciting.

There are many new features, starting with the changes of team, with Marc Marquez alongside Pecco Bagnaia in the official Ducati team, Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi in Aprilia, Enea Bastianini in KTM or Franco Morbidelli in Team VR46.

With the officialization of the 2025 calendar, the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello is already looking ahead to the Italian Grand Prix on 20-22 June.

Paolo Poli, Director and CEO of the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello: “It is a pleasure to announce the 2025 Italian Grand Prix together with Dorna. The weekend of 20-22 June is an even more favorable date for spectators and it will be great to celebrate the arrival of summer together with all the MotoGP fans. After the great success of the last edition, we expect a greater turnout of spectators. Like every year, the party on the track will continue on the hills with a tried and tested format that distinguishes us from all the other racetracks on the calendar. From Thursday, spectators will be able to camp inside for a great celebration of motors. The presence of nearby Florence and the beauty of our land, Mugello, like all of Tuscany, represent a great added value for spectators who will be able to combine sport, art, music and a cuisine that is envied throughout the world”.

An “old style” track, with the layout of the track that has always remained unchanged, the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello - owned by Ferrari - is a circuit that is at the forefront for safety, the multifunctionality of the facility and the excellence achieved in terms of sustainability, which anticipates by several years the requests in this area put forward by Dorna and Formula One.

MotoGP is at home at Mugello.

The first edition was hosted in 1976 with the first edition won by Angel Nieto in the 50cc class on Bultaco, Pierpaolo Bianchi in 125cc (Morbidelli), Walter Villa in 250cc (Harley Davidson), Johnny Ceccotto on Yamaha in 350cc and finally the legendary Barry Sheene in the 500cc class on Suzuki.

Various editions followed and it became a regular event since 1991. The feats of Italians have always been in the legend of Motorcycling, from Loris Capirossi, Max Biaggi to Valentino Rossi, Andrea Dovizioso, Danilo Petrucci, Enea Bastianini and Pecco Bagnaia, winner of the last three editions of the Italian Grand Prix. Winner of the Sprint for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024), Pecco had the whole grandstand singing the Mameli Anthem. An incredible show, just like the invasion of the track and the party under the podium to the tunes of internationally renowned DJs.

The ELMS is the best of Endurance in the pure spirit of Le Mans: 4 hours of racing, 4 classes and a grid with over 40 cars. Come to Mugello and meet Robert Kubika, Nicklas Nielsen, Arthur Leclerc and many others and experience the behind the scenes of the race. 

Everything is ready now. This weekend the European Le Mans Series, the Endurance competition reserved for LMP2, LMP2 Pro/Am, LMP3 and LMGT3 cars, will debut at the Mugello Circuit.

The format includes four hours of racing with a grid of 42 cars at the start, where the various drivers will battle it out for two hundred and forty minutes, thus exciting all motorsport fans. The rules are clear: each driver must drive at least 40 minutes during the race and the winner will be the one who has covered the greatest distance in the reference category with his car.

Among the most famous names that we will see in September at Mugello, Robert Kubika, former Formula 1 driver and 2023 WEC champion in LMP2, Nicklas Nielsen, winner of the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Hypercar class on the 499P from Maranello, Paul Di Resta and the reserve driver of Aston Martin Felipe Drugovich stand out. Among the very young, a special mention goes to Arthur Leclerc, brother of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Nelson Piquet Jr.

Ferrari 296, Porsche 911, Aston Martin Vantage, Lamborghini Huracan, Proton, Ligier JS, Duqueine M30, Oreca 07 these are among the racing cars that will speed down the long straight of Mugello. A weekend dedicated to speed, technique and adrenaline that is aimed at all four-wheel enthusiasts.

The Championship

For the past 10 years, the European Le Mans Series has been the race series of choice for top teams and drivers from around the world looking to compete in the world’s most famous race: the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Featuring six 4-hour races on Europe’s most technical and challenging circuits, the ELMS is the perfect proving ground for any competitor aiming to race in the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship and the pinnacle of the sport: the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The ELMS features a grid of 43 cars across four classes – LMP2, LMP2 Pro/Am, LMP3 and LMGT3 – with the ultimate prize of an automatic invitation to Le Mans on offer to the top teams in each category – LMP2 champion and LMP2 racer. The LMP2 Pro/Am, LMP3 and LMGT3 champions will receive an automatic invitation to the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the end of the season.

The European Le Mans Series attracts drivers who have competed and won at the pinnacle of motorsport, from Formula 1 to the WEC, as well as young talents and gentlemen drivers.

The Paddock

The spectator will have the opportunity to experience the behind the scenes of the race with a ticket that allows access to the paddock, the Central Grandstand, pit walk, autograph session and starting grid.

Events not to be missed:

Saturday: ELMS qualifying, Ligier European Series races, Michelin Le Mans Cup, Porsche Carrera Cup France and at 19:45 the pit walk.

Sunday: 09:40-10:10 Pit walk and autograph session, at 10:45 starting grid walk, 11:30 spectacular start of the ELMS

Information and program on mugellocircuit.com

Tickets valid for Saturday + Sunday

Two categories: Discovery which allows access to the Paddock, Central Grandstand and Lawn (12 euros full price, 10 reduced) Premium to experience the race as a protagonist in the Starting Grid and Pit walk, as well as Paddock, Central Grandstand and lawn (17 euros full price, 15 reduced).

Public access and ticket offices: Palagio entrance with the possibility of parking inside for free.

Ticket pre-sales on mugellocircuit.com

The countdown continues for the European Le Mans Series event which lands on the Mugello
circuit for the first time. A world-class event that offers the best of world motorsport. After four
rounds, the series lands on the fifteen-turn circuit, embellishing the long curriculum of the Tuscan
track which represents one of the world's excellences. They will be three intense days where GT
cars and Prototypes will battle it out, we have already enjoyed a small taste of it during the
Ultimate Cup Series, where many teams took the opportunity to become familiar with the track,
given the weather conditions of that weekend, they were able to test the settings on both dry and
wet surfaces. Four classes will battle it out, starting with the LMP2 class with drivers at the wheel
of Gibson-powered Oreca 07s. Important names among the drivers, starting with Matteo Cairoli,
Giorgio Roda in LMP2 Pro-Am and the official Ferrari driver Alessio Rovera. In LMP2 we find the
Italian EuroInternational Team, already present at Ultimate.
In the GT3 Class there is AF Corse with the 296 GT3 driven by Samani-Collard-Varrone, Matteo
Cressoni on the Porsche of Team Proton Competition, Iron Lynx with the Lamborghini Huracan
and Andrea Caldarelli, Davide Rigon and Riccardo Pera on the Ferrari of GR Racing and complete
the crew of the Iron Dames with the Bovy the Frey and the Gatting. Of the match the Polish driver
Robert Kubica, protagonist in the WEC and winner in Austin with the Ferrari 499P who dreams of
triumphing at Le Mans, after having come close to the top step in 2021. Present Arrthur Leclerc,
brother of Charles, who participates in the LMP2 class with the colors of Panis Racing, together
with Manuel Maldonado, cousin of former F1 Pastor and Charles Milesi. Not to forget Filipe
Albuquerque, driver from Coimbra and already a protagonist in Italy in the past years in the Italian
GT, even if his CV speaks for itself, 24H Le Mans, IMSA, WEC and much more and world titles in
various categories