Mille Miglia: highlights
Brescia, 16th October 2013: time to officially present the thirtysecond commemorative edition of what Enzo Ferrari aptly described as “the world’s most beautiful race”.
The event will take place from the 15th to the 18th May 2014. Many surprises, with new roads and places for the competitors to see and one more day during which to enjoy the sights in some of Italy’s most enchanting places.
“Officina Mille Miglia”: a new project to support innovative ideas in an automotive context.
Brescia’s Palazzo della Loggia sets the scene for the 2014 edition of the Mille Miglia. Today’s presentation of the thirtysecond commemorative event marks the start of preparations for what Enzo ferrari aptly described as “the world’s most beautiful race“. 1000 Miglia S.r.l. shall again stage the event, a huge task in terms of financial and logistic effort – thanks to which the city of Brescia shall welcome a throng of enthusiasts from all over the world on Thursday 15th May, and celebrate the roar of ancient engines on Viale Venezia for the traditional start of the race to Rome and back again.
As in 2013, the 2014 race aims to maintain intact the spirit of the Red Arrow and to pay even more attention to the history and tradition of the race as well as to the safety of participants and bystanders alike. At the same time, innovation will play an important rôle. Presenting the race were Roberto Gaburri, President of 1000 Miglia S.r.l. and Marco Makaus plus Andrea Dalledonne, Joint CEOs of 1000 Miglia S.r.l. – the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Brescia Automobile Club which holds the rights and title to the Red Arrow.
The main changes compared with the 2013 event regard the route and programme of the event. The first item of news is that the next Mille Miglia will last one day longer, with the last leg of the journey back to Brescia on Sunday morning.
On Thursday evening, the cars will leave as usual and make their way to Vicenza. From there, they will head North to Marostica and Bassano del Grappa, then on to Padova and Thermae Abano Montegrotto for a night’s rest.. “The Veneto region – said Marco Makaus, who explained the details of the route – was always enthusiastic about the Mille Miglia. In 2014 we will pay homage to these enchanting places and to the pre-1933 races which partly took place on these roads. It was high time to return and reward the local administrations who unceasingly asked for the Mille Miglia to come back to their territory.
On the morning of Friday, 16th May they will head south to San Marino and then, unlike in previous years, not head inland but continue to Riccione and follow the Adriatic highway south to Loreto. Then on to L’Aquila, a city badly hit by an earthquake in 2009, in a gesture of solidarity with the local population which still suffers from the effects of this catastrophe. In 1997 the Red Arrow crossed Umbria, which had suffered a similar fate, whilst in 2013 the route passed through Emilia Romagna in a gesture of solidarity with the people of another region hit by a heavy earthquake. “More than 400 oldtimers – said Makaus – will drive through the historic city centre and attract intensive Media attention, to themselves but also to the state of repair of the city and to the needs of its inhabitants, helping to ensure that they receive the help they need to get back to normal.“.
The second day on the road will come to a close in the heart of Rome. On Saturday, 17th May the cars will take the traditional route northwards to Ronciglione, Viterbo, Radicofani and Siena – places inextricably linked with the Mille Miglia and beloved of participants and spectators alike. Then eastwards to Volterra, Lucca and Pisa before heading over the Futa Pass and Raticosa Pass and down to Bologna, where the crews will take a well-earned rest in the city centre.
On the morning of Sunday, 18th May the cars will leave on an unprecedented fourth leg of the journey. Driving through Modena, Reggio Emilia and then on to Mantova, the birthplace of Tazio Nuvolari, they will cross the finishing line in Brescia just before lunch and receive their awards in the afternoon.
As far as the technical aspects go, the number of time trials goes up to 74. Furthermore, after more than ten years, the average-speed navigation trials return to the Mille Miglia. Six such trials – requiring the compatitor to cruise at a constant speed – will be a feature of the race in 2014. This exercise is common outside Italy and, according to Makaus, “aims to allow teams from other parts of Europe to score a higher number of points as a contribution to fostering the climate of healthy competition and international sporting friendship which was always a distinctive hallmark of the Mille Miglia“.
In the words of Roberto Gaburri, President of Mille Miglia S.r.l., “the same positive values move participants and spectators alike”. The Mille Miglia brand continues to represent a strong pole of attraction for household names, companies of worldwide repute who regard the Mille Miglia as a valuable communication platform.
“Although the economy has seen better times – added Gaburri – the Red Arrow has lost none of its appeal and continues to attract sponsors, licensees, business partners, participants and enthusiasts in high numbers. To us it’s therefore no surprise that our balance sheet, presented last week, is indeed a healthy one.
Andrea Dalledonne – Joint CEO of 1000 Miglia S.r.l. – explained the numbers and stated that “turnover amounted to six million Euro, with a gross margin (EBIT) of over one and half million Euro and a net margin after tax of more than 60.000 Euro“. This takes into consideration the payment to Automobile Club di Brescia of a royalty fee amounting to 1.200.000,00 Euro, over 150.000,00 Euro more than the yearly fee paid for the past five events. “I am proud to say that, in financial terms, this is a truly outstanding result – said Dalledonne – expressed in financial terms our EBIT, the relationship between profit and turnover, is at benchmark level”.
This achievement made us reflect upon the nature of the Mille Miglia, its traditions and the relevance of its values in a modern context. “The world’s most beautiful race always stood for technical innovation and human daring” as Dalledonne pointed out. In keeping with this tradition, 1000 Miglia S.r.l. therefore decided to launch the “Officina Mille Miglia” project in order to support young people endeavouring to enter the automotive world with innovative projects. “To this end – said Dalledonne – we shall set up a trust in order to finance and support start-ups involving gifted people and new ideas in the world of automotive technology. This project – he added – will be launched within the next few months but we’re laying the foundations now by allocating funds within the 2012-2013 balance sheet”.
The next step on the path of the Mille Miglia 2014 will be the opening of registrations online under www.1000Miglia.it.
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This is the #1000Miglia 2024 🫶🏻
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Questa è la #1000Miglia 2024 🫶🏻
Jun 25
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The excitement is even stronger when it is shared! 🚗❤️
Special thanks to all the Partners who accompanied us on this incredible adventure.
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L’emozione è ancora più forte quando è condivisa! 🚗❤️
Un ringraziamento speciale a tutti i Partner che ci hanno accompagnato in questa incredibile avventura.
@chopard @jpmorganprivatebank @vredestein @villatrasqua @the_fast_lane_club @thehoutkampcollection @fastcarsltd @way2drive.nl @franciacorta
Jun 16
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We also celebrate the winners of the Ladies` Cup of the #1000Miglia2024 and, with them, all the female crews who took part in the race this year. 🚗🏆
The winners were Silvia Marini and Irene Dei Tos who, in a Cistalia 202 S Mm Spider from 1947, finished the race in 27 place overall🥇
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Festeggiamo anche le vincitrici della Coppa delle Dame della #1000Miglia2024 e, con loro, tutti gli equipaggi al femminile che quest’anno hanno preso parte alla Corsa. 🚗🏆
A trionfare sono state Silvia Marini e Irene Dei Tos che, a bordo di una Cistalia 202 S Mm Spider del 1947, hanno chiuso la gara al 27 posto assoluto🥇
Jun 15
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The #1000Miglia2024 finished on the Viale Venezia platform 🔚🥲
Here are the names of the winners 🏆:
🥇 Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli in a Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Ss Spider Z from 1929
🥈 Gianmmario Fontanella and Anna Maria Covelli in a Lancia Lambda Casaro VII Serie from 1927
🥉 Alberto Aliverti and Stefano Valente in a Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Ss Spider Z from 1929
The winners were awarded the Coppa 1000 Miglia 2024, a work of art created by Dutch artist Sabine Marcelis, a perfect metaphor for a Team victory:
the sculpture, in fact, is composed of two parts that, when joined together, make up a whole. Two complementary pieces, designed to be autonomous and intended for the driver and co-driver, which only through their union find completeness 💫
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Sulla pedana di Viale Venezia si è conclusa la #1000Miglia2024 🔚🥲
Ecco i nomi dei vincitori🏆:
🥇Andrea Vesco e Fabio Salvinelli a bordo di una Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Ss Spider Z del 1929
🥈 Gianmmario Fontanella e Anna Maria Covelli a bordo di una Lancia Lambda Casaro VII Serie del 1927
🥉 Alberto Aliverti e Stefano Valente a bordo di una Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Ss Spider Z del 1929
I vincitori si sono aggiudicati la Coppa 1000 Miglia 2024, un’opera d’arte realizzata dall’artista olandese Sabine Marcelis, metafora perfetta della vittoria in Team:
la scultura, infatti, è composta da due parti che, unite, la compongono nella sua interezza. Due pezzi complementari, pensati per essere autonomi e destinati a pilota e copilota, che solo con la loro unione trovano completezza💫
Jun 15
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After some 2200 km through some of the most beautiful places in Italy, the crews reached #Brescia
Let’s review the best moments of Leg 5 🥲🚗🏁
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Dopo circa 2200 km attraversando alcuni tra i luoghi più belli d’Italia, gli equipaggi hanno raggiunto #Brescia
Rivediamo i momenti più belli della Tappa 5 🥲🚗🏁
Jun 15
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Once again, this year the passage on Lake Garda returns: the competing cars paraded along the Brescian shore of the Benaco passing through #Peschiera, #Sirmione and #Desenzano🌊
all the way to the coastal towns of the Valtenesi: #Padenghe, #Moniga, #Manerba and #SanFelicedelBenaco saluted the race before arriving in #Salò and continuing towards the finish in #Brescia 🚗🔜📍
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Anche quest’anno torna il passaggio sul Lago di Garda: le auto in gara hanno sfilato lungo la sponda bresciana del Benaco attraversando #Peschiera, #Sirmione e #Desenzano🌊
fino ai comuni rivieraschi della Valtenesi: #Padenghe, #Moniga, #Manerba e #SanFelicedelBenaco hanno salutato la Corsa prima di giungere a #Salò e proseguire verso l’arrivo di #Brescia 🚗🔜📍
Jun 15
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Bologna kicked off the last part of the 42nd edition of the most beautiful race in the world, which on this final day will encounter unparalleled historic places and postcards.
📍 #Ferrara
📍 #Bovolone
📍 #Villafranca di Verona
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Bologna ha dato il via all’ultimo capitolo della 42^ edizione della Corsa più bella del mondo, che in quest’ultima giornata incontrerà luoghi storici e cartoline senza eguali.
📍#Ferrara
📍#Bovolone
📍#Villafranca di Verona
Jun 15
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Whilst the 5th and last Leg is on its way, tell us in the comments which was your favourite moment of Leg 4🎥✨🚗
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Mentre è partita la 5 ed ultima Tappa, racconta nei commenti qual è stato il tuo momento preferito della Tappa 4 🎥✨🚗
Jun 15
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The last kilometres in Tuscany will pay homage to the history of the 1000 Miglia with the Futa and Raticosa Passes, which, together with the Cisa Pass, are a faithful representation of the boldness of racing in the old days 🏎️
Piazza Luciano Bracci in San Lazzaro di Savena will be the finish line of the second last day of the race 💪🏻
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Gli ultimi chilometri toscani renderanno omaggio alla storia della 1000 Miglia di velocità con il valico dei Passi della Futa e della Raticosa che, insieme al Passo della Cisa, sono una fedele rappresentazione dell’audacia delle corse del passato 🏎️
Sarà la Piazza Luciano Bracci di San Lazzaro di Savena a l’arrivo della penultima giornata di gara 💪🏻
Jun 14
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Leaving the main town of Tuscany, the #1000Miglia crossed the Chianti hills to arrive in #Radda in Chianti 🌾
A few kilometres later, the crews carried out the Average Trial of the Testalepre Pass, the first and only Florentine sports activity, before reaching the city of #Prato 📍
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Lasciato il capoluogo toscano, la #1000Miglia ha attraversato le colline del Chianti per arrivare a #Radda in Chianti 🌾
Pochi chilometri e gli equipaggi hanno svolto la Prova di Media del Passo Testalepre, prima ed unica attività sportiva fiorentina, prima di raggiungere la città di #Prato📍
Jun 14
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The most beautiful race in the world made its return to the unforgettable and unique territory of Siena with the first Passage Control in #Sinalunga. In the evocative scenery of the Crete Senesi, the San Gimignanello Time Trials took place 🖼️.
The cars then drove through the heart of the ancient Etruscan centre of #Asciano to arrive at the Campo, the Piazza of the Palio in #Siena, which kicked off the last leg 💚🤍❤️
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La Corsa più bella del mondo ha fatto il suo ritorno nell’imperdibile e unico territorio senese con la prima attività di Controllo Timbro a #Sinalunga. Nei suggestivi scenari delle Crete Senesi si sono svolte le Prove Cronometrate di San Gimignanello🖼️
Le auto hanno poi percorso il cuore dell’antico centro etrusco di #Asciano per arrivare al Campo, la Piazza del Palio di #Siena, che ha dato il via all’ultimo settore di Tappa💚🤍❤️
Jun 14
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After the Time Trials in Baschi, #Orvieto welcome the Red Arrow: continuing through the Terni area, surrounded by hillsides covered in olive groves and vineyards, there were the Time Trials in Montegabbione, the last sporting activity before the break 📍
The lunch break of the fourth leg was #Solomeo, whose beauty accompanied the cars to Corciano`s most illustrious company: Brunello Cucinelli 💫
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Dopo le Prove Cronometrate di Baschi è stata #Orvieto ad accogliere la Freccia Rossa: proseguendo nei territori ternani immersi tra le colline ricoperte da ulivi e vigneti, si sono tenute le Prove Cronometrate di Montegabbione, ultima attività sportiva prima della sosta 📍
Il break della pausa pranzo della quarta tappa è #Solomeo che con le sue bellezze ha accompagnato le auto sino all’azienda corcianese più illustre: Brunello Cucinelli💫
Jun 14