C.S. 9 - The 35th edition of the Gran Premio Nuvolari starts in Mantua: around 300 teams from all over the world will be competing

09/18/2025

Mantua, Thursday 18 September 2025 - For 35 years, the Gran Premio Nuvolari has been offering its participants a unique and unrepeatable experience. Once again, the 2025 edition of this prestigious international regularity rally for historic cars, scheduled to take place from 18 to 21 September, will start from Mantua, the city associated with the legendary Tazio Nuvolari. The goal, unchanged over time, is to combine the pleasure of driving with the adrenaline rush of competitive sport.

For months, the city and its citizens prepare to welcome one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year, which has become a must for lovers of vintage jewellery and historic motoring. 292 teams from all over the world are expected to take part, ready to travel the roads of Italy's most picturesque villages. The international field includes representatives from around twenty countries, including Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, the United States, Great Britain, Austria, Belgium, Uruguay, Argentina, Japan, the Republic of San Marino and Australia.

What makes the event even more interesting is the variety of the 35 car manufacturers present: from Italian brands Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Lancia, Ferrari and Fiat, to British brands Jaguar, Aston Martin, Bentley and Triumph, from German brands Mercedes, BMW and Porsche to classic French brands by Ettore Bugatti. This year, 90 pre-war cars will take part in the race, along with a significant representation of iconic models from the 1950s.
Alongside these jewels of motoring, it will also be possible to recognise the best drivers in the category, from Andrea Vesco, winner of the last edition, to Passanante, Belotti, Di Pietra, Beccalossi, Aliverti, Gamberini, Sangiovanni, Turelli and Fontanella, together with top Argentine drivers Tonconogy and Erejomovich, to name but a few. It will be a close battle from the first to the last of the 100 timed trials.

The 2025 Route
On Friday, September 19th, as tradition dictates, the 300 crews will set off from the historic Piazza Sordello, the heart of Mantova. They will cross the roads of the Po Valley, with stamp checkpoints in Suzzara, Reggiolo, and Campagnola Emilia, before reaching the Modena Autodrome. The route will then continue through the rolling hills of Emilia-Romagna towards the Adriatic Sea, featuring the city circuit of Forlì and concluding the day in Cesenatico, where the first evening event will be held at the Grand Hotel Da Vinci. Overnight accommodation will be in Rimini.

On Saturday, September 20th, the second stage will unfold from Rimini, weaving through Tuscany, Umbria, and the Marche regions. The route includes passages through Sant’Angelo in Vado, Sansepolcro, Monte San Savino, Piazza del Campo in Siena, and a break at Borgo Scopeto, nestled among the tall and sturdy cypress trees of the Sienese hills. In the afternoon, the crews will take on the winding roads of the Chianti region, crossing the Ponte a Buriano — famously captured by Leonardo da Vinci in his most celebrated masterpiece, the “Mona Lisa.” Following this, timed trials await at Pieve Santo Stefano, heading towards the Viamaggio Pass. The Republic of San Marino will welcome the event with the final set of timed trials of the day and a stamp check in Piazza della Libertà, perched atop Monte Titano. The finish of the second stage returns to Rimini, first passing through the parade at Piazza Tre Martiri and concluding with a stop at Parco Fellini, where the cars will rest overnight. In the evening, the traditional Gala Dinner will honor Tazio Nuvolari amid the splendid Fellini atmosphere of the Grand Hotel Rimini.

On Sunday, September 21st, the crews will head north. The route will reserve the final, decisive challenges that will crown the overall winner. Starting from Rimini, they will face the timed trials of Meldola, then proceed to Faenza, guests of the Formula 1 team “Racing Bulls”. The Estense Castle will host the time check in Ferrara, and shortly after, in the oval of Piazza Ariostea, the “Power Stage” — the spectacular trials broadcasted live on television — will take place. Next comes the return to Mantuan lands, passing through the stamp checks at Poggio Rusco, San Giacomo delle Segnate, and Bondanello. Lunch will be served in the stunning setting of the Polirone Abbey in San Benedetto Po, marking the final act before the triumphant arrival in Mantova, welcomed within the historic walls of Piazza Sordello.

Organisers and partners
The event, conceived and organised since 1991 by Mantova Corse, is held in compliance with FIA, FIVA and ACI Sport regulations, with particular attention to the safety protocols of the national sports federation.
Once again, this year, the event is supported by major companies such as Red Bull, Finservice Group, Morbio Costruzioni, Penske Cars, Locman, Zero Time and MC Stone with its Cognizant supplement, thanks to which the Gran Premio Nuvolari will offer competitors a unique experience, with the aim of combining the pleasure of driving through unique locations with the adrenaline rush of top-level sporting competition.

Gran Premio Nuvolari Green
In 2020, the Gran Premio Nuvolari launched the “Gran Premio Nuvolari Green” initiative to promote environmental sustainability. Key actions include tree planting to offset the CO₂ emissions produced by the historic cars, and reducing plastic use through the distribution of eco-friendly Tritan water bottles to participants, staff, and media. Additionally, drinking water dispensers will be available at the starting points in Mantova and Rimini.

Entry Requirements
The Gran Premio Nuvolari is open to vehicles manufactured between 1919 and 1981, provided they are equipped with one of the following: a F.I.V.A. passport, a F.I.A. Heritage fiche, A.S.I. homologation, an ACI Sport / ACI Storico fiche, or a certificate of registration with the A.A.V.S. historic register.
A special category called the “Coppa Nuvolari GT 2025” will also be organized, reserved for a maximum of 35 Gran Turismo cars built between 2001 and 2025, divided into three classes: “M1” (2000–2010) – “M2” (2011–2020) – “M3” (2021–2025). Eligible vehicles must be properly registered and roadworthy, equipped exclusively with road-approved tires. Vehicles prepared in racing configuration are not permitted.