MIMO 2026: OVER 30,000 ATTENDEES ACROSS THE THREE-DAY EVENT
The fifth edition of MIMO Milano Monza Motor Show concluded with great success, transforming the Autodromo Nazionale Monza into the ultimate destination for thousands of automotive enthusiasts from across Italy and abroad over the course of three days. It was three days of great excitement, with more than 30,000 visitors and fully booked test drives throughout the entire event.
The 2026 edition officially opened on Friday, June 26, with an inauguration ceremony attended by Andrea Levy, President of MIMO Milano Monza Motor Show; Martina Riva, Councillor for Sport, Tourism and Youth Policies of the Municipality of Milan; and Carlo Abbà, Councillor for Trade, Productive Activities, Territorial Marketing and Tourism of the Municipality of Monza. The event concluded on Sunday with a full day dedicated to motorsport, featuring races, demonstrations and the traditional Supercar Parade, which saw hundreds of cars lap the Formula 1 circuit and the historic banked curves, treating spectators to a truly unique spectacle.
One of the event's main attractions was the Supercar Paddock, which brought together some of the world's most prestigious sports cars and hypercars, becoming the meeting point for owners, collectors and enthusiasts. Among the most admired vehicles was the 2,157-hp Giamaro Krafla, alongside models from Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche, Aston Martin, Maserati, Dallara, BMW, Audi, Radical and ARES Atelier.
MIMO also reaffirmed its role as a major automotive festival by hosting numerous exhibitors and significant premieres, including the world premiere of the SGT 55, the new CHANGAN DEEPAL S05 Ultra Hybrid, the Tesla Cybertruck and the Optimus humanoid robot. Thousands of visitors also took part in the test drives organised by participating brands, experiencing the latest mobility solutions firsthand.
Throughout the event, visitors enjoyed a wide range of activities designed for families and automotive enthusiasts alike, including interactive experience areas, driving simulators, food & beverage zones and partner activations.
The fifth edition of MIMO closes by once again demonstrating the strength of a format that successfully combines passion, innovation, technology and entertainment, further establishing the Autodromo Nazionale Monza as the home of motoring enthusiasts and one of Italy's leading automotive events.
(Source: MIMO Press Release)
CONSORZIO VILLA REALE E PARCO DI MONZA CONFIRMS THE ALLOCATION OF AUTODROMO TO THE ACI
During the first meeting of the newly appointed Board of Management of the Consorzio Villa Reale e Parco di Monza, held on 20 June 2026, strategic guidelines regarding the concession of Autodromo Nazionale Monza were approved.
Among the resolutions adopted, the Consorzio confirmed the allocation of the circuit and its related assets to the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI), recognizing it as the sole organization acknowledged by both CONI and the FIA as capable of ensuring the venue’s continued national and international prominence.
The decision is intended to guarantee the continuation of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix and the major motorsport events hosted at the circuit, while fully respecting ACI’s autonomy in the organization and management of motor racing activities.
The Consorzio also reaffirmed that the operation of Autodromo Nazionale Monza must be carried out in full respect of the cultural, historical and landscape heritage of the site. Furthermore, it requested that all activities conducted within the circuit’s grounds remain consistent with and coordinated alongside the strategic plans, programmes and management of the Royal Villa of Monza and its Park.
The resolution was adopted by the newly renewed Board of Management of the Consorzio Villa Reale e Parco di Monza for the 2026–2030 term. The renewal process was completed with the appointment of Angelo Crespi, Director General of Grande Brera, designated by the Italian Ministry of Culture, and Fabrizio Felippone, CEO of Project Automation, designated by Assolombarda.
The Board also includes Alberto Dossi, Chairman of the Sapio Group, appointed by the Milan Monza Brianza Lodi Chamber of Commerce; Luca Tommasi, gallery owner and cultural entrepreneur, appointed by the President of the Lombardy Regional Government; Marco Sala, confirmed as the representative of the Municipality of Milan; and Luca Santambrogio, President of the Province of Monza and Brianza and Mayor of Meda, appointed by the Province of Monza and Brianza.
A SUPERCAR PARADE WILL OPEN MIMO 2026 ON FRIDAY
The fifth edition of the MIMO Milano Monza Motor Show will officially open on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. with the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony and the inaugural MIMO Parade, featuring some of the event’s most exclusive vehicles, including supercars, hypercars, and the latest product launches from participating brands.
Leading the parade will be the dynamic World Premiere of the new SGT 55, created by SGT Automobili as a tribute to the iconic Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI, winner of the 1993 DTM Championship. Great anticipation also surrounds the moving debut of the Giamaro Krafla, an Italian hypercar powered by a 2,157-hp quad-turbo V12 engine.
The Supercar Parade will bring extraordinary models to the Formula 1 circuit, including the Ferrari SF90 XX, Lamborghini Revuelto, McLaren 750S, Aston Martin DB12, BMW Skytop, Dallara Stradale, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Maserati MC20, and many other leading icons of the international automotive scene.
Among the highlights of the 2026 edition will be the presentation of the CHANGAN DEEPAL S05 Ultra Hybrid, along with the participation of numerous international brands, including Chery, OMODA, JAECOO, Tesla, and Mercedes-Benz.
Admission is free, and visitors will be able to enjoy three days packed with activities, including test drives of the latest electric, hybrid, and conventionally powered vehicles, drift shows organized by the Italian Drifting Championship, and dynamic track sessions hosted by automotive manufacturers.
Plenitude, the event’s Main Sponsor, will play a leading role with the Electric Area, dedicated to electric mobility, charging infrastructure, and the latest e-mobility technologies.
On Sunday, June 28, the spotlight will also be on official ACI Sport competitions, with the GT3isti Challenge and the Speed Cup bringing Porsche, Lotus, and other high-performance cars to the track in an exciting Time Attack format.
Completing the program will be activities organized by Hard Rock Cafe Milan, CYBEX, the Italian Army, and the Italian Air Force, for a weekend that combines entertainment, innovation, motorsport, and automotive passion.
(Source: MIMO press release)
ACI RACING WEEKEND: LAMBORGHINI WINS THE 3-HOUR RACE. FAN ZONE PROVES A HIT WITH FANS
On a Sunday marked by typically summer-like heat, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza hosted the final day of the fourth round of the ACI Racing Weekend season, delivering a day full of excitement, emotions, and top-class motorsport for fans.
The high temperatures and blazing sunshine did not keep spectators away, as they enthusiastically took part in the many activities organized in the Fan Zone. Particularly popular were the ACI Esport simulators, the autograph session with the stars of the Formula Regional European Championship, and the Meet & Greet with several drivers from the Italian Gran Turismo Endurance Championship, the Italian F4 Championship, and TCR Italy.
On track, the highlight of the day was the 3-Hour race of the Italian Gran Turismo Endurance Championship, which brought the weekend’s racing program to a close. Victory went to the crew of Edoardo Liberati, Mattia Michelotto, and Ignazio Zanon, driving the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2 run by VSR.
Among the categories in action, Emanuele Olivieri (R-ace GP) claimed his first victory in the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, a major milestone for the 17-year-old driver from Asti and a member of the ACI Team Italia.
There was also plenty of excitement in the Italian F4 Championship, where Finnish driver Luka Sammalisto (US Racing) completed a remarkable hat-trick, following up his Saturday success with victories in Race 3 and the weekend’s final race, further establishing himself as one of the season’s leading contenders.
In TCR Italy, Argentine driver Ramiro Zago celebrated from the top step of the podium behind the wheel of the Honda Civic FL5 fielded by MM Motorsport.
Success also came for Andrea Bristot, who secured victory in the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia with the colors of Dinamic Motorsport
SCORCHING SATURDAY DELIVERS THE FIRST RESULTS OF THE ACI RACING WEEKEND
Extreme temperatures and hard-fought races. Saturday at the ACI Racing Weekend at Autodromo Nazionale Monza delivered excitement from the early hours of the day, with track temperatures exceeding 50°C and air temperatures reaching 37°C during the hottest moments, putting drivers, cars, and tires under severe strain.
In the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, victories went to British driver Kean Nakamura-Berta and Emirati driver Rashid Al Dhaheri of R-ace GP. International success was also celebrated in the Italian Formula 4 Championship, where Finland’s Luka Sammalisto and Australia’s Noah Killion claimed victories, both driving the Tatuus F4-T421 entered by US Racing.
In the TCR Italy, Denis Babuin stood on the top step of the podium with the Audi fielded by his own team, Planet Motorsport. Meanwhile, in the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia, victory went to Andrea Bristot, who won aboard the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 992 entered by Dinamic Motorsport.
The ACI Racing Weekend will conclude tomorrow with a Sunday packed with action. The highlight of the day will be the three-hour race of the Campionato Italiano Gran Turismo Endurance, scheduled to start at 3:00 PM. The pole position was secured by the crew consisting of French driver Arthur Rogier, Belgian driver Baptiste Moulin, and Indian driver Sanjay Sai Thirugnana in the McLaren 720S GT3.
There are also numerous activities dedicated to fans in the Fanzone, where the ACI ESport driving simulators have already proven extremely popular. Tomorrow’s schedule includes an autograph session with drivers from the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (10:30 AM) and a Meet & Greet with some of the stars of the Italian championships (12:10 PM), giving fans an even closer look at the world of motorsport.
Admission to Autodromo Nazionale Monza will be free, allowing spectators to watch the races from the open viewing areas and take part in the side events organized throughout the venue. The paddock, however, will remain restricted to team personnel and accredited media representatives.
THE FIRST POLE POSITIONS OF THE ACI RACING WEEKEND AT THE TEMPLE OF SPEED
Friday concluded the fourth round of the ACI Racing Weekend at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, where the first pole positions of the weekend were awarded in the categories competing on track.
In the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, the fastest time was set by Kean Nakamura-Berta of England (Prema Racing), who will start from pole position in the first race of the weekend. In the Italian Formula 4 Championship, pole positions went to Spain’s Edward Robinson (US Racing) and Australia’s Noah Killion (US Racing), while in the TCR Italy, Carlo Alberto Bocca (Audi RS3 LMS, BF Motorsport) secured the fastest qualifying time for Race 1.
Track action will continue tomorrow with an especially busy schedule. Qualifying sessions for the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia and the Campionato Italiano Gran Turismo Endurance will take place ahead of the 3 Hours race, alongside the opening races of Formula Regional, Formula 4, and TCR Italy, which will award the first championship points of the weekend at the Monza circuit.
Throughout the weekend, admission to the venue will be free for all spectators. Parking, however, will be subject to the following fees: cars €15 per day (€15 on Saturday and €15 on Sunday), motorcycles €5, minivans €30, and buses €50.
A wide range of activities and attractions will be available in the Fan Zone at the “Temple of Speed.” In addition to the Kids Area, the Relax Area powered by Pepsi, and the Food Truck area, the space next to the former museum building will host a simulator area and static displays by the MAMS – Monza Auto Moto Storiche on Saturday, and by the Associazione Italiana Tuners on Sunday.
As with access to the grandstands indicated on the official Monza circuit website, entry to the Fan Zone will be completely free of charge. Access to the technical paddock areas, however, will remain restricted to accredited personnel throughout the weekend.
ACI RACING WEEKEND GETS UNDERWAY WITH 183 CARS AND 282 DRIVERS
The fourth round of the 2026 ACI Racing Weekend gets underway today at the Monza National Autodrome. Excitement is guaranteed, with 183 cars and 282 drivers set to take to the 5.793-kilometre circuit of the Temple of Speed. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a variety of entertainment activities in the Fanzone and watch all races from the grandstands free of charge.
The highlight of the weekend will be the 3 Hours of Monza, part of the Italian Gran Turismo Endurance Championship, which will start on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. A total of 54 cars and 153 drivers will share driving duties behind the wheel of Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Honda, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes, and Porsche machinery. After the opening round at Misano, Alessandro Balzan and Dylan Medler lead the standings in the Rinaldi Racing Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO. The Maranello manufacturer also tops the PRO-AM and AM class rankings.
The Tatuus single-seaters from two renowned development series, which have launched the careers of several drivers who later reached Formula 1, will also be among the stars of the Monza weekend. The FIA Formula Regional European Championship makes its first Italian appearance of the season at Monza for its fourth round, with six different winners emerging from the first seven races. Leading the standings is Rashid Al Dhaheri (R-ace GP), a member of the Mercedes-AMG F1 Team Junior Programme, who holds a one-point advantage over American driver Sebastian Wheldon (MP Motorsport).
In the Italian F4 Championship, Turkish driver Alp Aksoy (Prema Racing) leads the standings, closely followed by Finland’s Luka Sammalisto (US Racing), who claimed a hat-trick of victories in the most recent round at Vallelunga. The Italian Formula 4 Championship continues to set impressive numbers, with no fewer than 49 cars entered, representing drivers from 29 different countries and 13 teams.
The TCR Italy Championship also returns to action, featuring 19 cars on the grid and a very tight championship battle. Michele Imberti currently leads the standings ahead of Argentina’s Ramiro Zago, Matteo Poloni, and the experienced Sandro Pelatti. In the DSG class, Francesco Miotto is the driver to beat after securing two pole positions and four wins from four races.
Further excitement is guaranteed with the two races of the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia, which arrives at Monza for its third event of the season with an impressive field of 31 cars.
All races will be broadcast live on ACI Sport TV and on the championships’ YouTube and Facebook channels.
(Source: ACI Sport press release)
FORMULA 1: MCLAREN ENDS TWO-DAY TEST AT THE TEMPLE OF SPEED
Second and final day of testing for the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza: for the reigning World Champions, this marked the fourth Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) event with the 2023 MCL60, driven by Test & Development Driver Will Stevens.
The British driver completed 50 laps (287 km), bringing the total distance covered over the two days to 655 km.
Will Stevens, Test & Development Driver for the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, said: “It was a good final day of testing here in Monza with the TPC Team. I made the most of the run plan that was set out for me. We tried a few different set-ups, all of which provided very useful reference points. Driving a Formula 1 car is always a great opportunity, so I would like to thank the team for giving me the chance to get back behind the wheel of the MCL60.”
Also present at Monza was the BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team with Ugo Ugochukwu.
(Source and photos: McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team)
MIMO 2026: MONZA CELEBRATES THE GREAT AUTOMOTIVE FESTIVAL OF SUPERCARS, INNOVATION AND ENTERTAINMENT
MIMO Milano Monza Motor Show returns to the Monza National Circuit from June 26 to 28, 2026. The event, free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., celebrates automotive passion, technology and innovation. For three days, the “Temple of Speed” will host supercars, hypercars, motorsport and electric mobility. Iconic brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Aston Martin, McLaren, Lotus and Dallara will be featured.
Supercar owners will have the opportunity to take part in Track Day sessions by booking online. The official opening will take place on June 26 with the Inaugural Parade along the Formula 1 main straight. The Italian Drifting Championship will return with daily drift shows. Every afternoon, visitors will enjoy the spectacular Supercar Parade on Monza’s historic banking and Formula 1 circuit.
Track4fun will organize driving sessions dedicated to supercars and GT racing cars. Among the main nouveautés are the official GT3isti Challenge and Speed Cup competitions. The GT3isti Challenge will feature Porsche GT3, GT3 RS, Cayman GT4 and several racing models. Racing versions of the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT will offer thrilling hot-lap experiences for visitors. The Speed Cup will be dedicated to the legendary Lotus Elise and Exige models.
Numerous automotive brands will showcase new products, technologies and test-drive activities. These include Chery, ICAUR, Lepas, OMODA, JAECOO, Tesla, Changan and Mercedes-Benz. Tesla will also display the Cybertruck and the humanoid robot Optimus.
RECARO will present the RECARO SIM simulator and interactive activities for enthusiasts. ARES Atelier and BRS Motorsport will exhibit exclusive customized supercars.
Visitors will also see the Ferrari 296 Challenge, the Italian hypercar Giamaro Krafla and the BMW Skytop. GT-QUEENS will promote women’s participation in motorsport through talks and special events. The Italian Army and the Italian Air Force will attend with vehicles and simulators.
Plenitude will manage the Electric Area dedicated to electric mobility and charging infrastructure. Visitors will be able to test electric vehicles and take part in interactive e-mobility experiences. Hard Rock Cafe Milan will bring music, food experiences and exclusive merchandise.