In 2025, for the thirteenth consecutive year, the Bruno Boni Association renewed its commitment to promoting the “most beautiful race in the world” by organising its traditional digital photography competition dedicated to the 1000 Miglia. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with 1000 Miglia Srl, Club Mille Miglia Franco Mazzotti, the Municipality of Brescia, ACI Brescia and Cavallerizza.
Established in 2013, the competition has seen a steady growth in interest among enthusiasts: from the first edition with 130 entrants, the number of participants rose to 356 in 2024, with a total of 829 photographs submitted. This is a clear sign of the growing interest in the visual and popular narrative of the 1000 Miglia, an event that continues to fascinate with its epic spirit and the extraordinary participation of the public along the route.
THE WINNERS AND SPECIAL AWARDS
Overall classification – Top 5:
- Scotti Giuseppino (Civitavecchia – RM)
- Barcellan Bruno (Mazzano – BS)
- Palazzo Cesare (Brescia)
- De Luca Tino (Brescia)
- Colacecchi Raffaela (Merate – LC)
The first prize was awarded to the photograph that best interpreted the authentic spirit of the 1000 Miglia, receiving the iconic bronze Winged Victory and a Nikon Z fc camera with zoom lens.
Joint 6th place was awarded to 10 photographers:
Bacchetti Alessandro (Brescia)
Bosis Roberto (Travagliato – BS)
Cirimelli Massimo (Brescia)
Cocca Luigi Angelo (Lumezzane – BS)
Di Giacomo Sergio (Sarezzo – BS)
Engheben Mauro (Ghedi – BS)
Gigola Cristian (Sale Marasino – BS)
Giubelli Marco (Marmentino – BS)
Riccardo Palazzani (Brescia)
Leonardo Raffaelli (Viareggio – LU)
Special awards were also given to highlight thematic and technical aspects of photography related to racing:
Bruno Boni 1000 Miglia 2025 Cup (Boni Family)
Silvestro Paletti (Ghedi – BS): best image capable of conveying the relationship between cars and the public in the urban context of Brescia, with a historical and sporting perspective.
SMARTPHONE Category – New Free Photo
Donato Notarnicola (Parma): best photograph taken with a mobile device.
BLACK AND WHITE Category – Municipality of Brescia
Simone Slawitz (Sorbolo Mezzani – PR): best black and white photograph.
CREATIVE Category – Zanolli Argenterie
Luigi Cozzi (Bagnolo Mella – BS): best creative interpretation of the 1000 Miglia theme.
7th Piero Taruffi Trophy – Vallelunga Racetrack
Giovanni Angela (Rome): best photograph taken in the Lazio region.
The 21 winning photographs will be featured in an exhibition open to the public at the Cavallerizza – Centro della Fotografia Italiana (via Cairoli 7, Brescia), from 23 September to 2 October 2025.
