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1000 Miglia 2020 is coming, the expression of Italy that is starting again

Brescia, October 6th 2020 – Today the 38th edition of the 1000 Miglia has been presented with a digital event hosted by Fabio Tavelli, journalist and TV presenter, live from its headquarters in Brescia. On Thursday 22 October at 2.00 pm, from traditional ramp of Viale Venezia, it will depart the first of historic cars that will compete in the 2020 edition of the most beautiful race in the world, which this year pays homage to Brescia, his hometown, integrating the Vittoria Alata effigy in the logo.

During the event, Alberto Piantoni, CEO of 1000 Miglia, has presented the novelties of this special autumn edition, emphasizing the safety measures with the enhanced application of procedure and technology for the health protection of all people who work, attend and see 1000 Miglia along its route.

Today’s presentation was an opportunity not only to tell the peculiarities of this 2020 edition, but also to make a real journey through the Italy of the 1000 Miglia.

There were also messages from Aldo Bonomi, President of ACI Brescia and Franco Gussalli Beretta, President of 1000 Miglia srl, who among other things expressed the desire that 1000 Miglia represents a support for Italy and a boost to the restart, while Maurizio Arrivabene, Board Member of 1000 Miglia srl, has spoken as well during the event and sharing with the audience observations and points of view about the race with a focus on this edition.

Among the appointments that will precede the start of 1000 Miglia 2020, it is also scheduled on Wednesday 21st the new edition of Green Talk, the appointment dedicated to sustainability and the electric car (the new frontier of the automotive sector) organized in collaboration with Symbola Foundation. The topic has been discussed together with Domenico Sturabotti, Director of Symbola, reporting from Rome.

Today’s presentation was an opportunity not only to tell the peculiarities of this 2020 edition, but also to make a real journey through the Italy of the 1000 Miglia.

An unpublished story of the discovery of the beauty of Italy, its charm and culture, through the places of the 1000 Miglia was offered by the creative director and photographer Simone Bramante, aka Brahmino, who made a real tour – the Italy of the 1000 Miglia – touching some places connected to the race, to realize a reportage in images, videos and testimonies among which stands out the one of Matteo Marzotto, member of the board and great fan of 1000 Miglia.

Equally beautiful images and words were also shared by the journalist Margo Schachter, reporting from Radicofani, who gave the audience historical and culinary insights on this small village in the Val d’Orcia.

At the end of the event the greetings and thanks of Emilio Del Bono, Mayor of Brescia.