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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@chopard, a 1000 Miglia partner since 1988, celebrates the winners of the first edition of the #1000MigliaExperienceItaly with a symbol of excellence: the MILLE MIGLIA GTS CHRONO watch.
An award that tells a story of passion, expertise and tradition, destined to endure over time like the memory of this extraordinary victory 🏆✨
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@chopard, partner 1000 Miglia dal 1988, celebra i vincitori della prima edizione della #1000MigliaExperienceItaly con un simbolo di eccellenza: l’orologio MILLE MIGLIA GTS CHRONO.
Un premio che racconta una storia di passione, competenza e tradizione, destinato a restare nel tempo come il ricordo di questa straordinaria vittoria 🏆✨
Apr 23
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Happy Easter from all of us at Team 1000 Miglia! 🪺
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Buona Pasqua da tutti noi del Team 1000 Miglia! 🪺
Apr 18
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The beauty of the places travelled through by the #1000MigliaExperienceItaly2025 is unparalleled 🫶🏻
In this first edition, there were 4 Unesco World Heritage sites:
📍 Amalfi Coast,
📍 i Sassi di Matera,
📍 the Trulli in Alberobello and
📍 Castel Del Monte
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La bellezza delle località attraversate dalla #1000MigliaExperienceItaly2025 non ha eguali 🫶🏻
In questa prima edizione sono stati 4 i siti Patrimonio Mondiale Unesco:
📍 Costiera Amalfitana,
📍 i Sassi di Matera,
📍 i Trulli di Alberobello e
📍 Castel Del Monte
Apr 14
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The #1000MigliaExperienceItaly2025 has ended, having taken the crews approximately 560 km from west to east across southern Italy, linking the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic coasts.
Among the unrivalled landscapes of the places they drove through, the drivers challenged each other in exciting sporting activities.
Special thanks to all the Partners who supported us in this first edition of the race 💫
@chopard @jpmorganprivatebank @vredestein @the_fast_lane_club @maldarizziautomotive @thehoutkampcollection @villatrasqua @franciacorta @acquadolomia @poltronafrauofficial
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Si è conclusa #1000MigliaExperienceItaly2025 che ha portato gli equipaggi a percorrere circa 560km da Ovest a Est attraverso il Sud Italia, unendo la costa tirrenica a quella adriatica.
Tra i paesaggi ineguagliabili delle località attraversate, i driver si sono sfidati in avvincenti attività sportive.
Un ringraziamento speciale a tutti i Partner che ci hanno sostenuto in questa prima edizione della gara 💫
@chopard @jpmorganprivatebank @vredestein @the_fast_lane_club @maldarizziautomotive @thehoutkampcollection @villatrasqua @franciacorta @acquadolomia @poltronafrauofficial
Apr 13
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Alfonso Facchini and Luigia Olivetti on board their faithful 1938 BMW 328 raised the trophy of the first edition of #1000MigliaExperienceItaly 🏆
🥈Flavio Bettinaldi and Sonia Facchini in a 1939 MG TB.
🥉Fabio Vergamini and Anna Maria Fabrizi in a 2017 Ferrari 488 GTB.
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Alfonso Facchini e Luigia Olivetti a bordo della loro fedele BMW 328 del 1938 alzano il trofeo della prima edizione della #1000MigliaExperienceItaly 🏆
🥈Flavio Bettinaldi e Sonia Facchini a bordo di una MG TB del 1939.
🥉Fabio Vergamini e Anna Maria Fabrizi a bordo di una Ferrari 488 GTB del 2017.
Apr 13
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The last few kilometres of the race before arriving in the Apulian capital saw the crews pass a Passage Control and visit the last Unesco site crossed by the race: Castel del Monte 🏰
In Bari, the crews took part in the final Time Control, which marked the end of the first edition of the #1000MigliaExperienceItaly 🏁
Stay tuned to find out who will claim the top position on the podium 🏆
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Gli ultimi km della gara prima dell’arrivo nel capoluogo pugliese hanno visto gli equipaggi stampare un Controllo Timbro e visitare l’ultimo sito Unesco attraversato dalla gara: Castel del Monte 🏰
A Bari, gli equipaggi hanno effettuato l’ultimo Controllo Orario che ha sancito la fine della prima edizione della #1000MigliaExperienceItaly 🏁
Stay tuned per sapere chi si aggiudicherà la prima posizione sul podio 🏆
Apr 12
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The Kartodromo 90 and the Circuito del Levante hosted the Time Trials of the second leg of the #1000MigliaExperienceItaly2025.
The second sector of the race went like this 🔥
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Il Kartodromo 90 e il Circuito del Levante hanno ospitato le Prove Cronometrate della seconda tappa della #1000MigliaExperienceItaly2025.
Il secondo settore di gara è andato così 🔥
Apr 12
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Leg 2️⃣ of #1000MigliaExperienceItaly2025 starts from Matera 😍
After the Passage Control at the Military Airport of Gioia del Colle, the crews opened the first sector of the race with an Average Trial that took them from Noci to Alberobello, the third World Heritage Site of this edition ✅
After visiting the Trulli, the cars headed towards this year`s novelty: the Time Trials on the track 🏎️ 🔜
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Al via da Matera la Tappa 2️⃣ di #1000MigliaExperienceItaly2025 😍
Dopo il Controllo Timbro all’Aeroporto Militare di Gioia del Colle, gli equipaggi hanno aperto il primo settore di gara con una Prova di Media che da Noci li ha portati ad Alberobello, terzo sito Patrimonio dell’umanità di questa edizione ✅
Dopo la visita ai Trulli, le auto si sono dirette verso la novità di quest’anno: le Prove Cronometrate in pista 🏎️ 🔜
Apr 12
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The arrival in the heart of Matera offered a privileged viewpoint over the famous Sassi 🌄
While the cars took a break in the panoramic Piazza di San Pietro Caveoso, a walk allowed the crews to enjoy the splendour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site ✨
See you tomorrow! 💤
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L’arrivo nel cuore di Matera ha offerto un punto di vista privilegiato sui famosi Sassi 🌄
Mentre le auto hanno sostato nella panoramica Piazza di San Pietro Caveoso, una passeggiata ha regalato agli occhi degli equipaggi lo splendore di questo Patrimonio Mondiale Unesco✨
A domani! 💤
Apr 11
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The first race sector continued with the Average Trial along the Sele River and the Time Trials in Sicignano degli Alburni 🚗 from where the last Average Trial of the morning started, taking the crews to Petina, a picturesque village of medieval origin that stands on the slopes of the Alburni mountains ⛰️
After leaving Campania, the cars in the race reached Basilicata for a challenging sector of the race 💪🏻:
⏱️ Average Trials in Tito and Vaglio Basilicata
⏱️ Time Trials in Cupolicchio
⏱️ Average Trial in Tricarico going towards Piano Sottani
⏱️ Time Trials in Grassano
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Il primo settore di gara è proseguito con la Prova di Media lungo il Fiume Sele e le Prove Cronometrate a Sicignano degli Alburni 🚗 da dove è partita l’ultima Prova di Media della mattinata che ha portato gli equipaggi a Petina, pittoresco borgo di origine medievale che sorge sulle pendici dei monti Alburni ⛰️
Lasciata la Campania, le auto in gara hanno raggiunto la Basilicata per un settore di gara impegnativo 💪🏻:
⏱️Prove di Media a Tito e a Vaglio Basilicata
⏱️Prove Cronometrate di Cupolicchio
⏱️Prova di Media Tricarico in direzione Piano Sottani
⏱️Prove Cronometrate a Grassano
Apr 11
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The first timekeeper that started the race taken from Piazza Andrea Veniero in Sorrento ⏱
315 km is the distance that the driver and co-driver are travelling on this first leg 🔛
Having taken the SS 145, following the southern coast of the Gulf of Naples, the convoy crossed Positano and Amalfi, two of the most renowned locations on the Amalfi Coast, already recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enjoying the enchanting and inimitable view of the sea 🌊
Passage Control at the Automobile Club of Salerno before reaching the Port of Marina D`Arechi, which hosted the first series of Time Trials of the day.
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Scattato da Piazza Andrea Veniero a Sorrento il primo cronometro che ha dato il via alla gara ⏱
315 i km che driver e codriver stanno percorrendo in questa prima tappa 🔛
Imboccata la statale 145, seguendo la costa meridionale del Golfo di Napoli, il convoglio ha attraversato Positano e Amalfi, due tra le località più rinomate della Costiera Amalfitana, già riconosciuta Patrimonio Mondiale Unesco, godendo della suggestiva e inimitabile vista sul mare 🌊
Controllo Timbro all’Automobile Club di Salerno prima di raggiungere il Porto di Marina D’Arechi che ha ospitato la prima serie di Prove Cronometrate di giornata.
Apr 11
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Flavio Bettinaldi and Sonia Facchini in a 1939 MG TB have won the Città di Sorrento Trophy 🏆
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Flavio Bettinaldi e Sonia Facchini su una MG TB del 1939 conquistano il Trofeo Città di Sorrento 🏆
#1000MigliaExperienceItaly2025
Apr 10