THE GT WORLD CHALLENGE EUROPE IS WAITING FOR YOU IN MONZA!
From May 30 to June 1, 2025, experience the adrenaline rush of the 3 Hours of GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS at Autodromo Nazionale Monza. An unmissable event with legendary supercars and iconic drivers! On Friday, dedicated to free practice and support races, admission for the public will be free. On Saturday, the ticket will cost €20, on Sunday €25, and the weekendpass (Saturday and Sunday) will be on sale for €35.
Ticket purchase includes free access to the paddock Children up to 6 years old will be able to enter at no cost, while for children from 7 to 11 years old the ticket will cost €1. Admission will be free for people with disabilities and an accompanying person can enter at a cost of €1. A weekend of pure excitement awaits you in the Temple of Speed!
FIA AWARDS 2024: ACI AND MONZA HONORED WITH THE FOUNDING MEMBERS’ CLUB HERITAGE CUP
Following the renewal of the agreement with Formula 1, which secures the Italian Grand Prix at Monza until 2031, the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) and Autodromo Nazionale Monza have received yet another prestigious accolade. This recognition further underscores ACI’s commitment in its role as the national motorsport federation.
At the 2024 FIA Awards, held in Kigali, Rwanda, ACI and Autodromo Nazionale Monza were honored with the Founding Members’ Club Heritage Cup.
The award, accepted by Giuseppe Redaelli, President of Autodromo Nazionale Monza, celebrates excellence in the promotion and preservation of motorsport heritage. It acknowledges the efforts of the "Temple of Speed" in keeping alive over a century of motorsport history.
The Founding Members’ Club Heritage Cup was awarded to Autodromo Nazionale Monza in recognition of the significant modernization works carried out this year. These improvements have ensured compliance with the latest safety standards while preserving the historical integrity of the circuit.
“I am proud of this award because the Founding Members’ Club Heritage Cup is presented each year by the club of FIA founding members, which includes ACI,” stated Angelo Sticchi Damiani, President of the Automobile Club d’Italia. “This is an important accolade granted to outstanding figures in motorsport or the automotive world, as well as to museums or circuits—like Monza in this case. We are the only ones to have won this award four times since the club was established 20 years ago, during the FIA’s centenary celebrations. This recognition confirms that, on a global level, we are acknowledged for our ability to highlight the extraordinary excellence present in our territory. Specifically, this award for Autodromo Nazionale Monza joins those previously granted for the Mille Miglia, the Mauto-Museo Nazionale dell’Auto in Turin, and the Targa Florio.”
MIMO 2025, TEST DRIVE AND EXPO BETWEEN MILAN AND AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA
MIMO, the Milan Monza Motor Show, is back for its 4th edition from June 27 to June 29, 2025. The event will once again feature free admission and open-air exhibitions, key elements of a showcase that blends excitement and innovation between Milan and Monza, with an anticipated attendance of over 200,000 visitors from across Italy.
In front of Milan’s Central Station, at Piazza Duca D’Aosta, visitors will find a dedicated focus on sustainability and road safety—key themes for the automotive sector. Leading automakers will explore these topics during MIMO, presenting models and technologies designed for safer and more environmentally friendly mobility.
At the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, MIMO attendees will experience the thrill of the racetrack and the High-Speed Ring through a packed program of adrenaline-filled activities. Spectators in the grandstands will also have the opportunity to test drive the latest cutting-edge and sustainable models from participating manufacturers.
MIMO 2025 will take place across two iconic locations, Milan and Monza, with dynamic inaugurations marked by the Journalist & Premiere Parade.
On Friday, June 27, brand representatives and journalists will officially kick off MIMO 2025 with the Journalist & Premiere Parade—a procession of product debuts from participating brands that will link Milan and Monza. This journey will unite the innovation of Milan’s urban heart with the magic and excitement of speed at Monza.
Renowned sports journalist Federica Masolin will serve as the event’s ambassador, presiding over the two dynamic inaugurations of MIMO 2025.
Pagani will take center stage at MIMO 2025 with its Arte in Pista program. From June 27 to June 29, owners of Huayra R, Zonda R, and Zonda Revolución models will participate in exclusive track activities, offering the public a glimpse of the pinnacle of technology and innovation in motorsport.
Adding to the excitement, the Monza National Autodrome will host races featuring cutting-edge motorsport technology, including the Indy Autonomous Challenge. Spectators will witness autonomous, driverless Dallara AV-23 race cars compete on various configurations of the legendary track, showcasing the future of racing innovation.
The innovations of MIMO 2025 were unveiled at Palazzo Reale by Andrea Levy, President of MIMO Milano Monza Motor Show, and Federica Masolin, the event ambassador, alongside Martina Riva, Councilor for Sports, Tourism, and Youth Policies for the City of Milan; Carlo Abbà, Councilor for Labor, Commerce, and Productive Activities for the City of Monza; and Geronimo La Russa, President of ACI Milano.
MONZA RALLY SHOW: CRUGNOLA LEADS DAY ONE
The first day of the Monza Rally Show ended with Andrea Crugnola in the lead: the 35-year-old from Varese, fresh off his fourth Italian championship title, driving the Citroen C3 shared with Andrea Sassi, won the first two stages, Autodromo 1 and Roggia 1.
On a day marked by mild winter sun, Crugnola, who had already triumphed at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in 2019, posted the first fastest time, gaining 3.5 seconds over the competition. Among the top drivers who managed to keep close were hill climb specialist Luca Tosini with Roberto Peroglio (Skoda Fabia RS) and experienced driver Alessandro Perico (Skoda Fabia RS), alongside Mauro Turati.
Crugnola confirmed himself as the man to beat, posting another fastest time on the Roggia 1 stage, ending the day with a 9.4-second lead over Slovenian Bostjan Avbelj (Skoda Fabia RS), another familiar face in the Italian championship, with Perico following 10 seconds behind. Also, among the top times was that of Nikolay Gryazin, WRC2 driver, who incurred a 10-second penalty for hitting a barrier on the first stage.
In fourth place in the overall standings, 10.4 seconds behind, was Finnish driver Sami Pajari (Toyota Yaris), the new WRC2 World Champion, navigated by his compatriot Marko Salminen.
Also in the top 10 was New Zealand’s Hayden Paddon (Hyundai i20 N), in sixth place, 11.9 seconds behind.
Twelfth was Tony Cairoli (Skoda Fabia RS), while Vincenzo Nibali, driving one of the two Toyota Yaris GRs, was in 43rd place.
The first day saw an exciting moment with the cars lined up in the pit lane for the autograph session, one of the most eagerly awaited events by fans.
Tomorrow will feature five more Special Stages, with the Rally 2 cars starting around 7:30 AM. WRC stars are also warming up for the Masters' Show, with Adrien Formaux (Ford), Dani Sordo (Hyundai), and Jari Matti Latvala (Toyota) all set to compete.
The Monza Rally Show will conclude on Sunday morning after 9 special stages, covering a total of 151.38 km.
Tickets for the event can be purchased at monzanet.it and ticketone.it.
GIVES AN XMAS GIFT AT FULL SPEED
Starting today, Thursday, Dec. 5, at 12 noon, XMAS GIFT kicks off: the Christmas ticket sale for the two Italian Formula 1 World Championship events of 2025. These include the Formula 1 AWS Gran Premio del Made in Italy e Emilia-Romagna, scheduled for Sunday, May 18, at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, and the Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio d’Italia, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, the “Temple of Speed.”
The Automobile Club of Italy offers fans a chance to give one of the most original and exclusive gifts this holiday season: tickets to two of the most highly anticipated and spectacular events on the World Championship calendar.
Attending a live Formula 1 Grand Prix promises unmatched excitement, with experiences that extend beyond the race itself and include the many attractions at the Fanzone.
Tickets can be purchased at autodromoimola.it, monzanet.it e ticketone.it.
PAJARI, PADDON AND CRUGNOLA: CHAMPIONS AT THE START OF THE MONZA RALLY SHOW
A world champion, the one from WRC2, a European champion and the fresh 4-time Italian overall rally champion: Finland's Sami Pajari, New Zealand's Hayden Paddon, the first non-European in 2023 to boast the continental title, and Andrea Crugnola from Varese, from 2022 master of the tricolor where he had already imposed himself in 2020. These names are already enough to give an idea of the caliber of the participants in the Monza Rally Show scheduled at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza from December 6 to 8. In addition to the three aforementioned drivers, who will be at the wheel of Toyota Yaris GR, Hyundai i20 N Rally 2 and Citroen C3 RALLY2 respectively, fans will also be able to admire other heavy names in Italian and international rallying: e.g. Nikolay Gryazin (Skoda Fabia Rs), who ended the WRC2 World Championship on the third step of the podium after winning the final race in Japan, or CIAR protagonists such as Slovenian Bostjan Avbelj, who races with an Italian license aboard a Skoda Fabia Rs Rally2, already champion of the 2023 Promotion tricolor series, and Alberto Dall'Era (Volkswagen Polo). Among the crews, symbolizing the racing dynasties, Matteo (21) and Luigi Fontana, grandson at the wheel and grandfather (76), already an excellent rally driver, at the reading of the notes: they will be on board a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2. Also at the start is Alessandro Perico, another strange name in the national rally scene and the Monza Rally Show: the 48-year-old will line up in a Skoda Fabia RS. Also at the start will be Rachele Somaschini, testimonial of the Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation and winner of the 2024 European Rally Tour: in Monza she will be at the wheel of her C3. There will also be no shortage of champions who move from the steering wheel to reading the notes, such as Piero Longhi, former tricolor champion in the past, who will navigate Stefano Ruoppolo (Skloda Fabia) or Luca Rossetti, who will sit next to Pietro Porro (Toyota Yaris). As is tradition at the Monza Rally Show, other sports champions such as Vincenzo Nibali, the Shark, who is one of seven cyclists to have won at least one edition of the three Grand Tours: the Vuelta (2010), Giro d'Italia (2013-16) and Tour de France (2014), are among the entrants. The Sicilian will be at the wheel of a Toyota Yaris GR R1 T4x4.
And there is no shortage of racers on the list either: Kevin Gilardoni, star of the Italian GT Championship with Lamborghini, who will drive a Citroen C3 here; Marco Butti, also involved in GT Endurance with Honda, and entered here in another C3. Among the protagonists of the TCR Italy, he lines up, instead, the Venetian Filippo Barberi, who from the Audi RS3 switches on this occasion at the wheel of a Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2. The Monza Rally Show includes, in addition to the shakedown, 9 special stages for a total of 154.20 timed km. The top three finishers plus the 9 drivers with the best times in PS Autodromo 1 and Autodromo 2 and the top two finishers in the Yaris Trophy will take part in the Masters' Show which is scheduled for Sunday, December 8 on the main straight. Tickets can be purchased at www.monzanet.it e ticketone.it
FORMULA 1 PIRELLI ITALIAN GRAND PRIX 2024 AWARDED BY BEA ITALIA FESTIVAL FOR FANZONE AND GRID SHOW
Automobile Club d'Italia, Autodromo Nazionale Monza and FREE EVENT, a company specializing in the organization of events, entertainment and communication, were the protagonists of the Bea Italia Festival 2024, an event that awards the best events of the year. The organization of the Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Prix of Italy 2024 was awarded in the Bea Award Italia along with the Amerigo Vespucci World Tour and the G7 for organizational complexity. Particularly appreciated were the activities in Fanzone such as Driver Engagement, or the meeting of F1 drivers with their fans; the show on the grid with the Inno di Mameli, performed by maestro Francesco Meli and flutist Andrea Griminelli, accompanied by the Band of the Guardia di Finanza and dancers with impressive tricolor flags. Finally, musical entertainment by DJ Set of Meduza. "This award fills us with pride," comments Marco Ferrari, ACI director for sports.
also because we have come out on top among sporting events, and it is the right recognition of Automobile Club d'Italia's professionalism and commitment to organizing an event of global significance such as the Italian Grand Prix. Aware that the spectacle of modern Formula 1 does not end on the track, over the years with our partners we have worked to make the entertainment more and more attractive for fans."
This prestigious award celebrates an extraordinary event with a high level of challenge in terms of logistics, structural management and talent organization. More than 335,000 spectators attended the weekend, held in one of motorsport's most iconic venues, with complex management of environmental regulations. The synergy between ACI, Autodromo Nazionale di Monza and FREE EVENT made it possible to successfully deal with all the difficulties, creating unforgettable moments and celebrating Made in Italy through high-level performances. The Bea Italia Festival 2024 was held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica "Ennio Morricone" in Rome. The award was collected by Vincenzo Lamaro, ACI Sport senior advisor F1. and Andrea Camporesi CEO and Creative Director FREE EVENT.
MONZA TAKES CENTER STAGE AT THE WORLD SPORT TOURISM CONGRESS
The Autodromo Nazionale Monza took center stage at the 3rd World Sport Tourism Congress, organized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization and the Region of Madrid. The event was held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, from November 2 to 29, 2024.
In particular, the President of Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Giuseppe Redaelli, participated in a forum titled "Racing to the Top: Formula 1 Driving Tourism Destination Development." Together with Habib Turki, Chief Development Officer of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), and Amaury Bartholomé, President of Spa Circuit, the discussion explored the impact of Formula 1 events on tourism development and infrastructure growth, as well as the opportunities these events create.
Specifically, Redaelli highlighted the unique challenges of managing a century-old racetrack located within a park. He presented initiatives implemented in the areas of sustainability and inclusion, as well as recent upgrades made to ensure the circuit remains modern and competitive. This ongoing effort was rewarded with a contract renewal with Formula 1, securing the Italian Grand Prix at Monza at least until 2031.
FORMULA 1 TO RACE IN MONZA UNTIL 2031
“Great satisfaction for a signature that rewards seriousness, professionalism and the extraordinary commitment of the ACI” was expressed by the president of Automobile Club Italia, Angelo Sticchi Damiani, for the agreement signed with Formula 1, organizer of the World Championship, which will allow the Autodromo Nazionale Monza to host the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at least until 2031. The signing of the contract, after a long negotiation, is the result of the effort made by Automobile Club d'Italia, in its role as national federation, to maintain a date in the calendar of the most prestigious world series. Angelo Sticchi Damiani (ACI President):
"We are proud, as ACI, to have managed to secure six more editions of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza after 2025. This is a great result, the result of the determination, seriousness and professionalism shown by the Automobile Club d'Italia, both in the construction of the works carried out in the first seven months of 2024, to adapt the facility to current standards, and in this complex renewal negotiation. But we must thank the President and CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, for the valuable and decisive contribution, which made this extension of the contract possible, and above all the Government, the Lombardy Region, and all the local institutions that have allowed the Italian Grand Prix to attract, over the course of the last editions, an ever-increasing number of enthusiasts. In particular, I would like to underline the essential contribution of the Government and the Lombardy Region, which have invested resources in this over a century-old facility, financing the works carried out this year. Monza, as is known, is the oldest racetrack in the world to host a World Championship event and is the longest-running in the world championship calendar. But we are all aware that history is no longer enough. For this reason, after the resurfacing of the track and underpasses, to ensure greater safety on the track and for the public, we have a new challenge ahead of us for 2025: improving the quality and quantity of the hospitality offering. With this objective, we are already working to stay at the forefront of the standards required by modern Formula 1 “. Autodromo Nazionale Monza: an ancient track with an eye to the future
Built in 1922, Autodromo Nazionale Monza is the second oldest circuit in the world still in operation after Indianapolis and, since it was established in 1950, the Formula 1 World Championship has always been present on the calendar with the exception of 1980. No other facility can boast such a long permanence. Autodromo Nazionale Monza, to keep up with the times, underwent major modernization works in 2024 which involved the resurfacing of the entire track, the expansion of three underpasses and the creation of a completely new one with the aim of improving traffic flow, separating vehicular mobility from pedestrian mobility. This was the first tranche of works: for 2025 Autodromo Nazionale Monza will provide for the improvement of services and the expansion of the Paddock Club with consequent new positioning of the Media Center.