Final month to register for the international regularity event dedicated to the legendary Tazio Nuvolari

07/02/2026

Milan, 1 July 2026 – The countdown has begun for the closing of registrations for the Gran Premio Nuvolari, the prestigious international regularity event for historic cars scheduled from 17 to 20 September. For thirty-six editions, the event has paid tribute to the great Tazio Nuvolari, the driver from Mantua who left an indelible mark on the history of world motorsport.

Anticipation is building for one of the most elegant and iconic events in the historic motorsport calendar, now a benchmark for collectors, gentleman drivers, and classic car enthusiasts from all over the world. A total of 300 crews will be ready to experience four days dedicated to passion, sporting competition, automotive culture, and the discovery of the territory—values that have always defined the Gran Premio Nuvolari.

The 2026 edition introduces significant innovations, starting with a completely renewed route: over 1,100 kilometres of timed trials and average-speed tests, crossing some of the most fascinating landscapes of Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, and the Republic of San Marino.

Adding even greater spectacle to the route will be three prestigious Formula 1 circuits – Mugello, Imola, and Magione – together with three evocative city circuits set up in the historic centres of Carpi, Forlì, and Lugo di Romagna.

The competitors will take part in a challenge marked by timed and average-speed trials along some of Italy’s most scenic roads, creating an exclusive and elegant event for drivers and enthusiasts alike, in honour of the myth that made motorsport history worldwide: Tazio Nuvolari.

The Gran Premio Nuvolari was born in 1954 from an idea by the organizers of the Mille Miglia. To honour the passing of Tazio Nuvolari, which occurred on 11 August 1953, the route of the Brescia race was modified to pass through Mantua. From that moment, the event was established in his honour, intended for the fastest driver and therefore contested on the long straights crossing the Po Valley, starting from Cremona and passing through Mantua, up to the finish line in Brescia.

The 36th modern reenactment, conceived and organized since 1991 by Mantova Corse, will take place in compliance with F.I.A., F.I.V.A., and A.C.I. Sport regulations. The participation of long-standing partners Red Bull, Gruppo Finservice, and Morbio Costruzioni has been confirmed: thanks to their support, the Gran Premio Nuvolari will offer participants an adrenaline-filled and memorable experience, combining the pleasure of driving through outstanding locations with top-level sporting competition.

The 36th Gran Premio Nuvolari will also enjoy the patronage of the Region of Lombardy, the Cities of Mantua, Rimini, Arezzo, Forlì, and Ferrara, the Ministries of Tourism and Sport of the Republic of San Marino, and the Foundation of the Cassa di Risparmio di Carpi.

The 2026 Program
Thursday, 17 September – The crews will gather in Mantua. In the enchanting setting of Palazzo del Te, administrative checks for drivers and technical inspections of the cars will be carried out. In the evening, the traditional welcome dinner in Piazza Erbe, in the historic city centre.

Friday, 18 September – As tradition dictates, the start will be given from the historic Piazza Sordello, the heart of the Lombard city. The cars will cross the roads of the Po Valley, with an initial control in Piazza dei Martiri in Carpi, then through the Apennines to the Mugello Circuit. The route will continue across the Tuscan-Romagna hills to the Imola Circuit, then towards the Adriatic coast and arrival in Cesenatico, where the first evocative evening will take place at the Grand Hotel da Vinci. Overnight stay in Rimini.

Saturday, 19 September – The second stage will unfold from Rimini towards the Marche and Umbria regions. Scheduled passages include Sant’Angelo in Vado, Città di Castello, up to the Magione Circuit, a break at the Lamborghini Golf Club in Panicale, transit through Cortona, and arrival in Arezzo. In the afternoon, the crews will travel across Tuscany, passing through Sansepolcro and then proceeding 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 time control in Piazza della Libertà, at the top of Monte Titano. The arrival of the second stage will be in Rimini, preceded by a parade through Piazza Tre Martiri and finally Parco Fellini, where the cars will remain overnight. In the evening, the traditional Gala Dinner in honor of Tazio Nuvolari, in the magnificent Fellini-inspired setting of the Grand Hotel Rimini.

Sunday, 20 September – The crews will head north. The route will feature the final challenges, decisive in determining the overall winner. Starting from Rimini, they will face the demanding timed trials in Meldola, followed by the city circuits of Forlì and Lugo di Romagna. In the oval of Piazza Ariostea, the Power Stage timed trials will take place, and the Castello Estense will host the time control that the City of Ferrara will reserve for the competitors. The return to Mantua will follow. Lunch, set in the historic Abbey of San Benedetto Po, will mark the final act before the triumphant arrival in Mantua within the welcoming walls of Piazza Sordello.

Gran Premio Nuvolari Green
The organization of the Gran Premio Nuvolari has always been attentive to environmental sustainability, undertaking for years a path aimed at protecting people and the territory. The first initiative, “Gran Premio Nuvolari Green,” was launched in 2020 and involved the planting of trees to offset the CO2 emissions produced by historic car circulation. Further initiatives are also planned to reduce the use of plastic bottles: each crew, all organizational staff, and media representatives will be provided with eco-friendly Tritan water bottles. During the stage starts in Mantua and Rimini, drinking water dispensers will be installed for all participants

Entry Requirements and Deadlines
Entry applications, to be submitted exclusively via the website www.gpnuvolari.it, may be submitted until 31 July 2026. The 36th Gran Premio Nuvolari admits historic cars manufactured from 1919 to 1946 in the “PreWar” division, from 1947 to 1976 in the “Classic” division, and from 1977 to 2000 in the “Youngtimer” division, as well as 35 modern GT supercars in the “Gran Turismo” division, built from 2001 to 2026.