Roberto and Andrea Vesco, father and son in race number 46, are the winners of the 1000 Miglia 2020: after more than 1700 km through half of Italy, they have beaten everyone and won the competition at the wheel of an Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Zagato of 1929 of Team Villa Trasqua. The Vesco are not new to the 1000 Miglia podium. Both of them had already won the Freccia Rossa in the past but never together racing in the same crew. As they recalled when they passed on the platform of viale Venezia in Brescia, the dream of victory has returned again after three years since Andrea Vesco’s last triumph, who obtained third place in 2018 and second place last year while his father Roberto had won in 1993.
A tough edition for the weather conditions in some moments adverse and a challenging route especially in some evening passages, such as the Passo della Cisa crossed in the dark and in the middle of the fog in the final part of the third stage. Of the 356 cars that started, 296 crossed the finish line at the end of the race.
The second position was won by Sergio Sisti (winner in 2001) and Anna Gualandi, at the wheel of a Lancia Lambda Spider Casaro of 1929 (number 45), while the third place went to Gianmaria Fontanella and Anna Maria Covelli, also in a Lancia Lambda Casaro VII Serie of 1927 (competing with number 28), who promised battle also in the future.
The arrival in viale Venezia in Brescia was also animated by the presence of Eddie Irvine, unforgettable champion of the Ferrari team in F1, who jokingly promised to compete in the 1000 Miglia within 5 years.
More than 45 hours of driving through 245 Italian municipalities allowed Silvia Marini and Francesca Ruggeri to win the “Coppa delle Dame”, the first all-female crew to finish the 1000 Miglia with an excellent 24th place at the wheel of the Bugatti T40 of 1929 racing with the number 43, beating Federica Bignetti Bignetti and Rossella Torri on the MG TB of 1949.
Excellent performance for the Dutch John Houtkamp and Micheline Houtkamp-Van Bussel who, being the first foreigners classified, won the Coppa delle Nazioni. The pair obtained the tenth position at the wheel of Lancia Lambda Tipo 233 Corto of 1928 number 31.
“It was an unusual edition in many ways,” commented Cav. Aldo Bonomi, President of ACI Brescia. “Our crews were able to see Italy with a light they did not know, immersed in autumn colours but also in rain and fog. We are counting on the wonderful places we have passed in these days to benefit from the visibility that 1000 Miglia has brought. A heartfelt thanks to all those who have participated and all those who have worked with us”.
“It was a great teamwork,” added Franco Gussalli Beretta, President of 1000 Miglia srl. “These have been demanding days in which we have made a great effort to keep everyone in maximum safety. The public welcomed us warmly in every place we passed and it was particularly exciting to pass through Amatrice and the earthquake zones as well as through Lodi and Codogno, the first affected by the pandemic. Congratulations to everyone for the passion and, of course, congratulations to the winners!”
“I am particularly grateful to all those who have believed in us and collaborated in these days”, added Alberto Piantoni, Managing Director of 1000 Miglia srl. “It was important to have partners at our side, as well as local and national institutions and the police of all the areas we have crossed. We really appreciated their commitment. I would also like to dedicate a special greeting to Fabrizio Giugiaro who, with his active presence, testified how the role of 1000 Miglia as a showcase for the future of the automobile could not have been better”.
1000 Miglia sincerely thanks all partners and sponsors for their indispensable support to the event, starting from Chopard, Deutsche Bank, Mercedes-Benz, Villa Trasqua, Perlage and Vredestein, who have given an important sign of closeness, trust and passion for the Freccia Rossa 2020 special edition. The contribution of Antares Vision – Technology partner and Leonardo – Security partner for a 1000 Miglia 2020 in total security is fundamental.
Great success also for the Ferrari Tribute to 1000 Miglia, the collateral event dedicated to modern cars that the prestigious international brand, symbol of Italian excellence in the world, dedicates to the 1000 Miglia. Salim Al Rifai and Giordano Mozzi win with a Ferrari 488 Pista of 2018.
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The summer is coming to an end 🥲 memories like the #1000Miglia2023, will remain!
Here is the “travelling museum” in #Sirmione. 😍
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L’estate sta finendo 🥲 i ricordi, come la #1000Miglia2023, restano!
Qui il passaggio del “museo viaggiante” da #Sirmione. 😍
Sep 21
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A 1934 Lagonda M45 Rapide drives up to the centre of San Marino during the #1000Miglia2023: a car with an unmistakable design in a setting that has been a #unescoworldheritagesite since 2008, a true 1000 Miglia experience! 🤩
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Una Lagonda M45 Rapide del 1934 sale verso il centro di #sanmarino durante la #1000Miglia2023: auto dal design inconfondibile in uno scenario che dal 2008 è stato inserito tra i Patrimoni dell’Umanità dall’Unesco, un’esperienza da #1000Miglia! 🤩
Sep 19
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It is impossible to remain indifferent to the passage of the cars of the #1000Miglia, historical pieces that race in the most beautiful places of our country. 😍
📸🚗 In the photo the crew of a 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Young on the Mura Venete of Bergamo at the #1000Miglia2023.
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É impossibile rimanere indifferenti al passaggio delle auto della #1000Miglia, pezzi storici che affrontano corsa nei luoghi più belli del nostro Paese. 😍
📸🚗 In foto l’equipaggio di una Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Young del 1929 sulle Mura Venete di Bergamo alla #1000Miglia2023.
Sep 14
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Audacity, determination, passion for engines and a love for Italy run in the blood of the competitors who love returning to #Brescia to experience the uniqueness of the #1000Miglia.
📸🚗 In the photo the crew of a 1945 D.B. Citroen Spider at the #1000Miglia2023.
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Audacia, determinazione, passione per i motori e amore per l’Italia scorrono nel sangue dei concorrenti che amano tornare a #Brescia per vivere l’esperienza unica della #1000Miglia.
📸🚗 In foto l’equipaggio di una D.B. Citroen Spider del 1945 alla #1000Miglia2023.
Sep 12
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An enthralling race that makes you dream: every car in the #1000Miglia has a story to tell.
What is your dream car?
📸🚗 In the photo a Lancia Aurelia B21 Berlina 1951 at the #1000Miglia2023
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Una gara che ti cattura lo sguardo e che ti fa sognare: ogni auto della #1000Miglia ha una storia da raccontare.
Qual è l’auto dei tuoi sogni?
📸🚗 In foto una Lancia Aurelia B21 Berlina del 1951 alla #1000Miglia2023
Sep 7
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The cars of the #1000Miglia, defined as a “unique travelling museum”, are true works of mechanical art that compete in the challenges of regularity driving through the exclusive places of Italy. 🖼️😍
📸🚗 In the foreground the crew of a 1925 O.M. 665 Sport Superba 2000 CM3 at the San Damiano Military Airport during the Time Trials at the #1000Miglia2023.
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Le auto della #1000Miglia, definita “museo viaggiante unico al mondo”, sono vere opere d’arte meccanica che si misurano nelle sfide della regolarità attraversando i luoghi unici d’Italia. 🖼️😍
📸🚗 In primo piano l’equipaggio di una O.M. 665 Sport Superba 2000 CM3 del 1925 all’Aereoporto Militare San Damiano durante le Prove Cronometrate alla #1000Miglia2023.
Sep 5
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Our participants never lack enthusiasm, always ready to get into the mix. 💪🤩
📸🚗 In the photo, the crew of a 1955 O.S.C.A. MT4 1350 2AD at the #1000Miglia2023.
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L’entusiasmo non manca mai ai nostri partecipanti, sempre pronti a mettersi in gioco. 💪🤩
📸🚗 In foto l’equipaggio di una O.S.C.A. MT4 1350 2AD del 1955 alla #1000Miglia2023.
Aug 31
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Our wonderful public always warmly welcomes the crews wherever they pass by: the #1000Miglia is also this. 😍
What does the 1000 Miglia represent for you?
📸🚗 In the photo the crew of a 1931 FIAT 522C in Desenzano during the #1000Miglia2023.
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Saluti e sorrisi del nostro meraviglioso pubblico accolgono gli equipaggi in ogni luogo attraversato: la #1000Miglia è anche questo. 😍
Cosa rappresenta la 1000 Miglia per te?
📸🚗 In foto l’equipaggio di una FIAT 522C del 1931 a Desenzano durante la #1000Miglia2023.
Aug 29
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That indispensable feeling you have for your car when every hundredth of a second can be decisive ⏱️
During the #1000Miglia2023 the competing crews were tested in 144 Time Trials ❗
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L’intesa indispensabile per sentire la propria auto quando ogni centesimo di secondo può essere decisivo ⏱️
Durante la #1000Miglia2023 gli equipaggi in gara si sono misurati con ben 144 Prove Cronometrate ❗
Aug 23
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Come on #barbie, let’s go party #pebblebeachconcours #montereycarweek
Aug 20
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Entering the field at the #pebblebeachconcours #montereycarweek
Aug 20
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Let’s get behind the wheel, it’s time to go! #1000miglia #montereycarweek
Aug 18