MOSCA-BENNETT (FERRARI) WIN THE GT OPEN 500 IN MONZA. TITLE GOES TO RÉVÉSZ (MERCEDES)
Tommaso Mosca and Thai driver Carl Bennett, at the wheel of the AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3, won the GT Open 500, the final race of the 2025 International GT Open, held this weekend at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. The overall title was claimed by Hungarian driver Levente Révész, in his debut season in GT3, who finished second in the Mercedes AMG GT3 EVO of Team Motopark, shared with German driver Maximilian Götz. The duo (pictured above during the pre-podium celebrations) crossed the finish line 7.805 seconds behind after 87 laps and 2h42'29.725 of racing (average speed: 186 km/h) but after the race they were demoted to third place due to an infraction committed during the pit stop, which cost them five seconds. This handed the runner-up spot to the British drivers Tom Lebbon and Tom Emson (Ferrari 296 GT3, Elite Motorsport with Entire Race Engineering), who had led the first 22 laps. For Mosca and Bennett, this marked their fourth win of the season, which secured them second place in the championship standings.
Other Races
In the second GB3 race (a one-make series run with Tatuus MSV GB3-025 cars), Deagen Fairclough (Hitech TGR) claimed his first victory. The British driver finished ahead of Australian Alex Ninovic (Rodin Motorsport), the series champion, who came just 0.278 seconds behind. Third place went to Italo-Australian Gianmarco Pradel, also a Rodin driver, who trailed by 0.961 seconds. The 12-lap race lasted 25'43.310 with an average speed of 162.1 km/h.
In the third race of the championship, German driver Maxim Rehm (Hillspeed) stood atop the podium, completing the 13 laps in 22'57.388 (average speed: 196.8 km/h), joined by Fairclough and Pradel.
In the Euroformula Open – a one-make series using Dallara F324 TOM’S TGE 33 cars, which on Saturday had already crowned Polish driver Tymek Kucharczyk (BVM Racing) as champion – the win went to Sri Lankan driver Yevan David (Team Motopark) after 16 laps (27'47.659, average speed: 200 km/h).
Just 0.410 seconds behind him was teammate Everett Stack from the USA.
Third place, after a 5-second penalty handed to the newly crowned series champion, went to South Korean driver Michael Shin, also of Team Motopark.
In the GT Cup Europe, which on Saturday had crowned Luca Franca and Ian Rodríguez (Porsche 992 GT3 Cup, FAEMS Team) as the 2025 overall champions, the race win went to Lorenzo Bontempelli and Diego Di Fabio, who made a remarkable comeback from 22nd position in the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo of EasyRace. After 51'38.439 and 26 laps at an average speed of 174.9 km/h, they finished ahead of Matteo Luvisi and Lodovico Laurini (Porsche 992 GT3 Cup, FAEMS Team) by 1.096 seconds. Third place went to Pietro Armanni and Ludovico Longoni (Porsche 992 GT3 Cup, ZRS Motorsport), who finished 9.998 seconds behind.
In the final race of the Clio Cup Series (11 laps in 28'59.964, average speed: 131.8 km/h), the victory went to Alex Lancellotti (GPA Racing) ahead of British driver Nicky Taylor (GPA Racing) by just 87 thousandths of a second, and Frenchman Thomas Compain (Power Racing), who was 0.538 seconds behind.
The Italian national title was won by Frenchman Gael Castelli, who finished eighth.
Approximately 15,000 spectators attended the weekend event.
REICHER AND HAASE'S AUDI R8 LMS ON POLE FOR TITLE-DECIDING GT OPEN 500
Simon Reicher and Christopher Haase, driving the Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II for Eastalent Racing, will start tomorrow from pole position in the GT Open 500 at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, which will conclude the 2025 International GT Open season.
The Austrian-German duo (1'43.834) will be joined on the front row by championship leader, Hungarian driver Levente Révész (Mercedes AMG GT3 EVO, Team Motopark), who is paired with German Maximilian Götz (their best time: 1'44.122).
Starting from the second row with the third-fastest time is the Ferrari 296 GT3 (AF Corse) driven by Tommaso Mosca and Thailand’s Carl Bennett (1'44.144).
Essentially, all the championship contenders will start in the top three: Reicher-Haase are only 5 points behind Révész, while Mosca-Bennett trail the Hungarian by 11 points. The 500 km race (2h55' plus one lap) will therefore decide who takes the title.
As for the support series, Saturday at Monza already featured several races.
In the final race of the day, held at dusk, Polish driver Tymek Kucharczyk (BVM Racing) won race 2 (16 laps in 27'57.019) by just one-thousandth of a second ahead of Sri Lankan Yevan David (Team Motopark), and by 70 thousandths over American Everett Stack (Team Motopark), clinching the Euroformula Open title. Earlier, Stack had won race 1 (16 laps in 27'42.318), finishing ahead of teammate Fernando Barrichello, son of former Ferrari F1 driver Rubens Barrichello, who was 1.090 seconds behind. Kucharczyk was third, 1.375 seconds off the lead.
In GB3, Australian Alex Ninovic (Rodin Motorsport) claimed his ninth victory of the season, crossing the line at the Temple of Speed ahead of fellow Australians Patrick Heuzenroeder (Xcel Motorsport) and Gianmarco Pradel (Rodin Motorsport), who finished 1.613 and 3.240 seconds behind respectively.
Ninovic completed a shortened race (10 laps due to a multi-car crash between the first chicane and Curvone) in 18'30.358.
Victory in the GT Cup Europe went to Portuguese driver Gonçalo Fernandes and Belgian Lars Zaenen (Porsche 992 GT3 Cup, Q1-trackracing), who completed the 27 laps in 50'40.791. Their teammates Stienes Longin and Nicolas Saelens finished second, 3.553 seconds behind. In third place were Pietro Armanni and Ludovico Longoni (Porsche 992 GT3 Cup, ZRS Motorsport), crossing the line 5.203 seconds off the lead.
The Clio Cup Series was won by Frenchman Anthony Jurado (Rangoni Corse), who narrowly beat compatriot Alex Finkelstein (GPA Racing) by just 50 thousandths of a second. Gabriele Torelli (Rangoni Corse) finished third in a race of 11 laps, completed in 29'50.466.
Sunday’s schedule kicks off with the second qualifying session for the GT Europe Cup (8:30–8:50 AM), followed by Clio Cup Series qualifying (9:00–9:20 AM).
Next comes race 2 of GB3 (9:45–10:15 AM), and race 3 of Euroformula Open (10:40–11:15 AM). At 11:45 AM, the main event of the weekend begins: the 500 km race that will conclude the International GT Open season. In the afternoon: race 2 of GT Europe Cup (3:35–4:25 PM), race 3 of GB3 (4:50–5:20 PM), and race 2 of Clio Cup Series (5:45–6:15 PM).
Admission is free (only parking fees apply). At the Fanzone, near the former museum and not far from the paddock, visitors will find food trucks, children’s activities, and a DJ set with Marco Regaz and Fede Cerve. In the afternoon, the Cinisello Balsamo Civil Protection Dog Unit (Gruppo Cinofilo Cinisellese della Protezione Civile) from Milan will also be present.
MARSHAL TRAINING COURSE AT THE AUTODROME: ALL 180 PASSED
Autodromo Nazionale Monza hosted the training course and final exam for 180 new Marshals from Automobile Club Milano, who will soon be active during tests and races at our circuit.
Men and women of different ages, including many young people (a vital lifeblood for the future of motorsport, as races cannot take place without marshals): all successfully passed the final assessment, many with top scores.
The course, which began on Monday evening, was led by Alessandro Tibiletti, President of the GuG (Group of Sporting Officials), Daniele Galbiati, International Race Director, Oscar Comi and Renato Schmidt, Race Directors of Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Giulio Guerrini, Federal Doctor and Medical Director at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Claudio Ettori for the sporting section, and marshals Massimo Percivalle and Massimo Meani.
At the diploma award ceremony, Vice President of Automobile Club Milano and Provincial Representative Paolo Longoni and Director of Automobile Club Milano Paolo Roggero were in attendance.
The course was held as part of the "Volunteers and Officials Month 2025" promoted by the FIA, which dedicated October to those who, through their passion and professionalism, make motorsport competitions possible around the world.
Autodromo Nazionale Monza congratulates the new Marshals and wishes them all the best in their work.
REGISTRATIONS OPEN TODAY FOR THE MONZA RALLY SHOW SCHEDULED FROM DECEMBER 5 TO 7
Registrations Open Today, Thursday, October 16, 2025, for crews wishing to participate in the Monza Rally Show scheduled from December 5 to 7, 2025
A total of 80 modern cars and 20 historic cars will be admitted.
The eligible modern cars include Rally2, Rally3, and Rally4 vehicles. Historic cars from 1970 to 2000 are allowed, according to the groups and classes specified in the event regulations.
SPECIAL MRS GROUP
This year, vehicles of particular historical and/or competitive significance that do not fall into the above-mentioned categories/classes will be admitted. These cars, selected by the organizer, will be allowed to participate out of classification.
MONZA RALLY SHOW
The event will consist of 7 Special Stages, totaling 129.88 km, which increase to 148.32 km including liaison sections. The detailed schedule is as follows: Friday, December 5: 08:00–11:00 Free Practice (Road Course, 5.793 km); 11:30–14:30 Shakedown (2.5 km, two passes per car); 15:00–15:30 Grid Exhibition; 16:45 Rally Start – Day 1; Saturday, December 6: 08:34 Start of Day 2; Sunday, December 7: 08:04 Start of Day 3; 11:30 Award Ceremony
MASTERS’ SHOW
At the end of the Monza Rally Show, the Masters’ Show exhibition stage will take place on a specially prepared course along the Main Straight (approx. 1.5 km). The start is scheduled for around 14:10 and will conclude around 16:30. At the discretion of the Organizer, crews and vehicles that did not take part in the Monza Rally Show may also be invited to participate.
CLASSIFICATIONS
Overall classification of the Monza Rally Show, class classifications, Historic, Special Group (MRS – not eligible for overall classification), and Masters’ Show.
Legendary Drivers Who Dominated Monza.
The Autodromo Nazionale Monza, known as the "Temple of Speed," is much more than a racetrack: it is a place where the history of Formula 1 mixes with the pure excitement of the fans. Since 1922, the Italian Grand Prix has seen some of the greatest drivers in history race there, protagonists of memorable victories that still resonate among the centuries-old trees of Monza Park.
Monza: a circuit that makes a difference
Monza is unforgiving: long straights, fast corners and braking on the limit test the talent and courage of the drivers. But it is precisely this mix of speed and strategy that makes the circuit so special. It's not enough to race fast here: you have to read every corner, anticipate every maneuver and feel the heat of the fans exploding in the grandstands. Every victory at Monza is not just a sporting achievement, it is an emotional triumph, a moment that remains etched in the fans' memories.
Michael Schumacher: perfection at Monza
Among the drivers who have made their mark at Monza, Michael Schumacher holds a place of honor. Between 2000 and 2006, the "Kaiser" won five times on the Italian circuit, often with races dominated from start to finish. One of the most famous remains that of 2004: a clear-cut victory, made even more memorable by the Ferrari fans, who invaded the grandstands in red, chanting and applauding nonstop. Schumacher himself recounted that the fans' warmth made him feel as if every corner was lighter, every straight more powerful.
Alain Prost: the strategic victories
Not all victories were the result of pure speed. Alain Prost, "the Professor" of Formula 1, proved that at Monza strategy can also make a difference. His victories in the 1980s and 1990s are famous for the calmness with which he approached corners and overtaking, turning his intelligence into valuable championship points. Prost proved that Monza rewards not only engine power, but also lucidity and the ability to read every moment of the race.
Charles Leclerc: the triumph of the fans
Most recently, Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari fans one of the most exciting victories in recent history in the 2019 Italian Grand Prix. After difficult years for the Scuderia, the young Monegasque driver crossed the finish line amid the cheers of tens of thousands of red fans, bringing hope and pride to all of Maranello. Fan accounts speak of tears, flags in the wind and choruses echoing through the trees in the park, transforming Monza into a theater of emotions.
Monza and the fans: the secret of victories
A victory at Monza is never just the driver's: it is the team's, the team's and the fans who fill the grandstands. The passion of the Italian crowd is legendary: choruses, flags and cheers become real emotional fuel. Many drivers have confessed that feeling the support of the fans pushes them through the fatigue, pressure and difficulties of the race. At high-speed circuits like Monza, this energy can make the difference between a victory and a second place.
MONZA SET TO HOST THE THRILLING SEASON FINALE OF THE INTERNATIONAL GT OPEN
The iconic Autodromo Nazionale Monza will host this weekend (October 17–19, 2025) the grand finale of the International GT Open, featuring the spectacular 500-kilometre race — the last and decisive round of a season that will go down to the wire.
The stage is set for a memorable conclusion: three crews separated by just 11 points, with the overall title still up for grabs. For the nineteenth time in the championship’s twenty-year history, the battle for the crown will be decided at the final round of one of Europe’s most prestigious GT series.
Reigniting the championship fight were Tommaso Mosca and Carl Bennett, who claimed their third victory of the season at Barcelona behind the wheel of the AF Corse Ferrari. That success revived the Italo-British duo’s title hopes, now just 11 points adrift of the championship leader, Hungary’s Levente Révész (Mercedes–Motopark), and six points behind the reigning champions, Simon Reicher (Austria) and Christopher Haase (Germany) in the Eastalent Racing Audi. In Barcelona, both rival crews had to settle for seventh and eighth place, leaving everything open ahead of Monza.
The Pro-Am and Am classes also promise intense battles on the legendary Monza circuit. In Pro-Am, Steve Jans and Aaron Walker (Mercedes–GetSpeed) arrive at the top of the standings, but with just a single point separating them from Valentin Pierburg and Dominik Baumann (Mercedes–SPS). In Am, Gino Forgione and Michele Rugolo (Ferrari–AF Corse), after scoring their eighth win of the season, hold a narrow four-point advantage over Mark Sansom (McLaren–Garage 59), who finished third in Barcelona alongside Charlie Hollings.
Also taking to the track at Monza will be the Euroformula Open (Formula 3), led by Tymek Kucharczyk (Poland, BVM Racing), ahead of Michael Shin (Korea, Motopark) by 23 points and Yevan David (Sri Lanka, Motopark), 28 points behind. The program also includes the GT Cup Europe—with Italy’s Luca Franca and Ian Rodriguez (Guatemala) leading the championship—and the GB3 series, the British single-make championship featuring the Tatuus MSV GB3-025 cars.
The International GT Open drivers will take to the track on Thursday for collective testing (3:35–4:35 p.m.); Friday will feature two free practice sessions (11:42 a.m.–12:42 p.m. and 4:12–5:12 p.m.); Saturday will see the third free practice (9:00–9:40 a.m.) and qualifying (11:35 a.m.–12:00 p.m. for Driver 1; 2:50–3:15 p.m. for Driver 2). The race will get underway on Sunday at 11:45 a.m.
Free admission (parking only on Saturday and Sunday). The Fan Zone will be open both days near the former Museum, close to the paddock, featuring food trucks, children’s activities, and a DJ set with Marco Regaz and Fede Cerve. On Sunday afternoon, the Cinisello Balsamo Civil Protection Dog Unit will also be present.
TWO DATES WITH ACI RACING WEEKEND IN 2026: JUNE 19 TO 21 AND OCTOBER 9 TO 11
Autodromo Nazionale Monza will host in 2026, as usual, two events of ACI Racing Weekend, the container for Italian and international championships organized or promoted by ACI Sport. The first is included in the national federation's racing calendar from June 19-21 and will see the protagonists of the Italian Gran Turismo Endurance Championship, the Italian F4 Championship and the Italian Sport Prototypes Championship on track.
At the end of the season, on the weekend of October 9-11, the century-old Lombardy track will host the grand finale of the Italian Gran Turismo Sprint Championship, the E4 Championship, the series created in 2023 to support the tricolor season, and TCR Italy.
Heat, fatigue and endurance: the physical challenges of pilots
Formula 1 is a physically and mentally demanding sport, and races, such as the one at Monza, test drivers' stamina. It is not only about pure speed, but also about dealing with the physical challenges that the human body must overcome. Each circuit presents its own unique difficulties, but they all pose the same basic requirement: drivers must be prepared to endure to the fullest for the duration of the race.
Heat: an invisible enemy
During a Formula 1 race, temperatures inside the cars can rise to extreme levels, with the cockpit often reaching 50°C or more. Heat then becomes a factor that directly affects drivers' performance. Profuse sweating can impair visibility, and the body quickly dehydrates, reducing concentration and stamina.
At the hottest circuits, such as Monza in summer or Bahrain and Abu Dhabi in winter, the heat becomes a real physical battle. Drivers must deal with it with precise strategies to keep their bodies well hydrated, using cooling systems inside the suit and getting help from technology that regulates cockpit temperature.
Heat management then becomes a key part of physical preparation, and riders must train to withstand these stress levels without compromising their performance.
Resistance to G forces and control of the car
In addition to the heat, one of the most challenging elements for Formula 1 drivers are the G-forces, or gravity, that the body experiences during acceleration, braking or cornering at high road speeds.
At circuits characterized by high average speeds - such as Monza, Silverstone or Spa - both longitudinal and lateral G-forces can reach up to 5-6 Gs, putting a strain on the driver's physical endurance. Every part of the body is stressed, but in particular the neck, arms and core are the ones that have to withstand enormous pressures while maintaining control of the car.
Violent braking and high-speed cornering, such as at Monza, require constant physical exertion. The neck, specifically, must support the weight of the helmet and resist lateral and frontal forces in every turn and acceleration. To cope with these demands, Formula 1 drivers devote hours of training to specifically strengthen their necks and shoulders, enabling them to withstand the pressure during every phase of the race
Physical and mental preparation: training behind the scenes
The level of physical preparation of a Formula 1 driver is extraordinary and highly specialized. It is not simply generic training, but an intensive program aimed at preparing the body to meet the unique challenges that each circuit imposes. Drivers focus on specific exercises to strengthen the neck, shoulders, core and arms, muscles crucial to withstand the G-forces and stresses during braking and fast cornering. In addition to this, they improve their cardiovascular endurance to sustain the intense physical activity of a race that, in some cases, can exceed an hour and a half in duration.
But physical preparation is not enough: the mental component is equally crucial. During a race, concentration is constantly tested, as any mistake, even the smallest, can cost dearly. Riders must be able to maintain absolute focus throughout the race, despite fatigue and stress. For this reason, mental workouts are an integral part of preparation: visualization techniques, stress management and psychological training to improve mental endurance enable drivers to face challenges with impeccable clarity, even under the most extreme conditions.
Recovery: the key to maintaining competitiveness
After a physically exhausting race, recovery becomes crucial. Riders undergo regenerative treatments to prevent muscle fatigue, using massage, hydration and targeted nutrition to regain energy.
Formula 1 is a sport that is not limited to racing, but also includes continuous preparation, ranging from post-race rest and performance evaluation to recovery between Grand Prix.
Fatigue management is a key aspect of long-term success. The high intensity of racing means that riders need to be constantly fit to tackle very demanding circuits and compete at the highest level.
COURSE FOR COURSE MARSHALS AT MONZA NATIONAL AUTODROME FROM OCTOBER 13 TO 15
As part of the "Volunteers and Officials Month 2025," Automobile Club Milano from October 13 to 15 is organizing the training course for Road Marshals. The classes will be held from Oct. 13 to 15 and will take place inside the Autodromo Nazionale Monza from 7 to 10 p.m. Registration closes on Friday, October 3. The work will be opened by Alessandro Tibiletti president of the GuG (Gruppo Ufficiali di Gara), in the continuation of the inaugural evening Claudio Ettori, for the sporting part, Giulio Guerrini, federal doctor, the Race Directors, Renato Schmidt and Oscar Comi, will speak to illustrate the activity of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Massimo Percivalle and Massimo Meani, who will expose the activity of the volunteer.
On Tuesday, Oct. 14, the proceedings will be introduced by Paolo Longoni, vice president of Automobile Club Milano, then Daniele Galbiati, who will give the course for commissioners, will speak.
The last day will be devoted to examinations and the awarding of certificates.
Registration will close on Friday, October 3.
October is Volunteers and Officials Month 2025, an initiative launched by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the world governing body of motorsport and the Federation of Mobility Organizations, to commemorate the irreplaceable contribution that Volunteers and Officials make to enable motor racing to take place around the world.
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA GETS ISO 20121 CERTIFICATION
Autodromo Nazionale Monza has obtained the prestigious ISO 20121:2024 certification, issued by RINA, for sustainable event management. The international recognition attests to the adoption of high standards to reduce environmental impact, promote inclusiveness and improve organizational efficiency.
To achieve this certification, the Autodrome adopted a management system that integrates the analysis and evaluation of the environmental, social and economic impacts of events; the definition of sustainable goals and performance indicators (KPIs); the involvement of internal and external stakeholders (public, suppliers, community, local authorities); the adoption of concrete measures to reduce consumption, emissions, waste and improve the accessibility and inclusiveness of events; and a continuous improvement plan, supported by internal audits and periodic checks.
An achievement to which are added the significant achievements of the 2025 edition of the Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix in sustainability and inclusion.
Separate waste collection reached 62.97%, an increase of 11.85% over 2024. 26 water stations and 120 dispensing points - including 110 dedicated to fans - have been installed, preventing the consumption of more than 480,000 plastic bottles.
In collaboration with LILT (Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori), 70,000 doses of SPF 50+ sunscreen were distributed free of charge, while the Food Don ation initiative recovered 1.8 tons of food, donated to 290 families in need.
Great attention was also paid to social issues: the Awabot project involved 36 children with disabilities or serious illnesses, with the support of all 10 F1 teams, President Stefano Domenicali, and champions such as Jacques Villeneuve and Jean Alesi. With Make-A-Wish, 20 tickets were donated to young patients, and 20 children from the Maria Letizia Verga Foundation were featured as Grid Kids.
Economically as well, the GP confirmed its roots in the territory: out of 92 companies involved, nearly 60 percent are based in Lombardy, while more than 92 percent are Italian, testifying to the value of the national supply chain.