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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Let’s look back at the locations of Leg 2 of the #1000Miglia2024 ✨
📍Genoa
Another new feature of the 1000 Miglia 2024: Genoa. After reaching the coast, on the Ligurian Sea, the crews arrived at the city’s Porto Antico, where lunch was held on the second day of the race. The cars then paraded through the streets of the city centre and, greeted by a large crowd, passed under the arch of Piazza Vittoria.
📍La Spezia
The last Ligurian act of the 2024 edition of the Red Arrow was the passage through La Spezia: first the Passage Control and the Time Trials among the imposing frigates of the Navy inside the Maritime Military Arsenal, then another passage stamped in the heart of the city, in Piazza Verdi.
📍Viareggio
Once in Versilia, the crews reached Viareggio, where the Art Nouveau buildings of the famous Passeggiata provided the backdrop for four Time Trials. The Time Control that marked the end of Leg 2 was at Torre del Lago Puccini, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the death of the Maestro.
Discover all the locations of Leg 2 at the link in bio👆
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Ripercorriamo i luoghi della Tappa 2 della #1000Miglia2024 ✨
📍Genova
Altra novità della 1000 Miglia 2024: Genova. Gli equipaggi raggiunta la costa, affiancando il mar Ligure hanno raggiunto il Porto Antico della città, dove si è svolto il pranzo della seconda giornata di gara. Le vetture hanno poi sfilato per le vie del centro città passando, accolte da un folto pubblico, sotto l’arco di Piazza Vittoria.
📍La Spezia
L’ultimo atto ligure dell’edizione 2024 della Freccia Rossa è stato il passaggio a La Spezia: dapprima il Controllo Timbro e le Prove Cronometrate fra le imponenti fregate della Marina Militare all’interno dell’Arsenale Militare Marittimo, poi con un altro timbro nel cuore della città, in Piazza Verdi.
📍Viareggio
Arrivati in Versilia, gli equipaggi hanno raggiunto Viareggio, dove gli edifici Liberty della famosa Passeggiata hanno fatto da cornice a 4 Prove Cronometrate. Il Controllo Orario che ha sancito la fine della Tappa 2 è stato a Torre del Lago Puccini, in ricordo dei cento anni dalla scomparsa del Maestro.
Scopri tutti i luoghi della Tappa 2 al link in bio👆
Jul 25
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@jpmorganprivatebank teams up for the first year with the legendary car race ✨
Expertise, technique and passion are the core values that the prestigious brand, always side by side with its clients and their passions, shares with the 1000 Miglia.
For the occasion, the multinational company gave its guests the chance to experience the thrill of a driving simulator that allowed them to race classic cars in a truly thrilling experience 🚗
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@jpmorganprivatebank si unisce per il primo anno alla leggendaria corsa automobilistica ✨
Conoscenza, tecnica e passione sono i valori fondamentali che il prestigioso marchio, sempre al fianco dei suoi clienti e delle loro passioni, condivide con la 1000 Miglia.
Per l’occasione la multinazionale ha dato la possibilità ai propri ospiti di provare l’ebrezza di un simulatore di guida che consente di gareggiare con auto d’epoca in un’esperienza davvero emozionante🚗
#1000Miglia2024
Jul 24
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A rainy 1000 Miglia, a lucky 1000 Miglia 🌧
Not even the rain could stop the crews, who continued their sporting activities with perseverance and determination 💪🏻
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1000 Miglia bagnata, 1000 Miglia fortunata 🌧
Nemmeno la pioggia ha fermato gli equipaggi che hanno continuato ad affrontare le attività sportive con costanza e determinazione💪🏻
#1000Miglia2024
Jul 22
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Let’s look back on the locations of Leg 1 of the #1000Miglia2024 ✨
📍Brescia
The race started on 11 June from the city of its origins: Brescia, a place that is the past, present and future, the soul and heart of the Race, the start and arrival since the first edition.
📍Palazzolo sull’Oglio
Continuing on, the crews were welcomed with great enthusiasm by the town known for the beauty of its Tower, a true symbol of Palazzolo, which at a height of 92 metres is the tallest round-based civic bell tower in Europe.
📍Turin
And finally, the first novelty of the #1000Miglia2024: for the first time, the re-enactment of the race stopped in Turin. The passage through Via Roma to Piazza San Carlo, where the cars were presented to the public, was special, with the glimpse of the Mole Antonelliana which, for the occasion, was illuminated by the Red Arrow.
Discover all the places of Leg 1 at the link in bio👆
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Ripercorriamo i luoghi della Tappa 1 della #1000Miglia2024 ✨
📍Brescia
L’11 giugno la gara è partita dalla città che le ha dato i natali: Brescia, luogo che è passato, presente e futuro, anima e cuore della Corsa, sede di partenza e arrivo sin dalla prima edizione.
📍Palazzolo sull’Oglio
Proseguendo, gli equipaggi sono stati accolti con grande entusiasmo dalla città conosciuta per la bellezza della sua Torre, vero e proprio simbolo di Palazzolo, che con i suoi 92 metri d’altezza è la torre civica campanaria a base circolare più alta d’Europa.
📍Torino
E, infine, la prima novità della #1000Miglia2024: per la prima volta la rievocazione della corsa ha fatto tappa a Torino. Il passaggio in via Roma fino a Piazza San Carlo, dove le vetture sono state presentate al pubblico, è stato speciale, con il colpo d’occhio della Mole Antonelliana che, per l’occasione, si è illuminata della Freccia Rossa.
Scopri tutti i luoghi della Tappa 1 al link in bio👆
Jul 18
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@chopard 🤝1000Miglia since 1988
Together, they continue a tradition of excellence with an ever-present eye for innovation in the world of motor racing and haute horlogerie.
This year, the Maison once again honoured the crews with the watch dedicated to the 2024 edition, the Mille Miglia GTS Chrono Limited Italian Edition, and reserved a prize for the winners of the Ladies’ Cup.
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@chopard 🤝1000Miglia dal 1988
Insieme, portano avanti una tradizione di eccellenza con uno sguardo sempre rivolto all’innovazione nel mondo dell’automobilismo e dell’haute orologerie.
Anche quest’anno la maison ha omaggiato gli equipaggi con l’orologio dedicato all’edizione 2024, il Mille Miglia GTS Chrono Limited Italian Edition, e ha riservato un premio alle vincitrici della Coppa delle Dame.
#1000Miglia2024
Jul 17
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There are always more and more of us who love #1000Miglia😍🎉
A 1000 thanks to you, our followers, and to all of our wonderful audience, who make every moment of this incredible adventure so special.
Your support gives us the boost to continue creating more excitement! ❤ 🚗
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Siamo sempre di più ad amare la #1000Miglia😍🎉Grazie 1000 a voi, i nostri follower, e a tutto il meraviglioso pubblico, che rende speciale ogni istante di questa incredibile avventura.
Il vostro sostegno ci dà la carica per continuare a emozionarvi sempre di più! ❤ 🚗
#1000Miglia2024
Jul 15
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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