Gran Premio Storico d’Italia at Mugello
Three days to relive the history of Formula 1, featuring legendary single-seaters, great champions, and the Ferraris of the Golden Age (1996–2006)
From October 2 to 4, the Mugello Circuit will be transformed into an open-air automotive museum for the first edition of the Italian Historic Grand Prix. Three days dedicated to legendary race cars, the single-seaters that shaped the history of Formula 1, and, above all, one of the most iconic chapters in Ferrari’s history: the Golden Age 1996–2006.The event was created to celebrate the history of motorsports through an entire weekend of races, exhibitions, and parades of historic cars. According to the circuit’s updated schedule, there will be over 200 race cars, including about 70 Formula 1 single-seaters, with races and demonstrations dedicated to different eras of motorsports. The most anticipated highlight, however, will be the celebration of Ferrari from 1996 to 2006—a period that coincides with the era of Michael Schumacher and the rise of what would become one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history.
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Ferrari’s Golden Age: 1996–2006
For Formula 1 fans, the decade chosen by the Italian Historic Grand Prix is particularly significant. Between 1996 and 2006, Ferrari won six Constructors’ World Championships, 87 Grand Prix victories, and 203 podium finishes. Michael Schumacher also won five consecutive Drivers’ World Championships from 2000 to 2004.It was the era of the famous team led by Jean Todt, Ross Brawn, Rory Byrne, and Michael Schumacher, but also of the red Ferraris that captivated a generation of fans watching from their televisions.At Mugello, visitors will be able to relive that history through nine Ferrari single-seaters, from the 1996 F310 to the 2006 248 F1. It won’t just be a trip down memory lane: the cars will offer a close-up look at the technical evolution of Formula 1 over the course of just ten years. In fact, the transition spans from 3-liter naturally aspirated V10 engines to 2.4-liter V8s, from grooved tires to increasingly sophisticated aerodynamics, featuring bargeboards, turning vanes, chimneys, and the distinctive “penguin wings.”
Ferraris Back on the Track with Drivers from That Era
Making the weekend even more special will be several drivers linked to the history of Ferrari and Formula 1. The following have been announced: René Arnoux, Luca Badoer, Gerhard Berger, Andrea Bertolini, Giancarlo Fisichella, Antonio Giovinazzi, Eddie Irvine, Nicola Larini, and Mika Salo.Among the Italian drivers will also be Giancarlo Fisichella, Nicola Larini, Andrea Bertolini, and Antonio Giovinazzi, the latter being the winner of the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Ferrari 499P.
Not Just Ferrari: All Historic Single-Seaters at Mugello
The Italian Historic Grand Prix, however, will not be merely a celebration of the Prancing Horse. Throughout the weekend, the public will be able to see cars from different generations of motorsport on the track: from Formula 1 cars of the 1950s and 1960s to single-seaters from the 1970s and 1980s, right up to more recent models.Among the categories featured are the Historic Grand Prix Car Association, with pre-1966 Formula 1 cars; Masters Racing Legends, dedicated to single-seaters from 1966 to 1985; and BOSS GP, which brings together cars from Formula 1 and other major international series. There will also be the F2 Classic Interseries, the F3 Classic Interseries, historic Formula Ford and 1000 cc Formula 3 cars, the Historic Formula Junior – Lurani Trophy, and the Master Endurance Legends, featuring prototypes and GT cars built between 1995 and 2019.The result is a true journey through over half a century of technical and sporting evolution in motorsports. The updated program for the Mugello Circuit includes 14 races, in addition to demonstrations and events dedicated to Ferrari cars.
The Ferrari Exhibition and the Paddock Experience
One of the must-see events will be the Scuderia Ferrari – Golden Age: 1996–2006 exhibition, set up in the paddock area. On display here will be the nine Ferrari single-seaters at the heart of the celebration—from the F310 to the 248 F1—along with the 1995 Ferrari 412 T2, Scuderia’s last Formula 1 car powered by a V12 engine.Paddock tickets will also allow you to get up close to the cars and, depending on the schedule, participate in meet-and-greets and autograph sessions with the Ferrari drivers in attendance. For those who want to experience the weekend beyond the grandstands, the circuit also offers a Fan Zone featuring Formula 1 simulators, a giant screen, an exhibitor area dedicated to the automotive world, and a food court.
Tickets for the Italian Historic Grand Prix at Mugello
Various access options are available. The outdoor area ticket grants access to the hillside areas and starts at 25 euros, while the ticket that includes the paddock, central grandstand, and outdoor areas starts at 35 euros. The circuit also notes that certain special access options, including the Grid Walk, can be purchased separately.For an even more complete experience, VIP packages are also available, offering access to the Drivers’ Club, Premium Hospitality services, the Grid Walk, and guided tours of the paddock. Tickets are available as either three-day passes or single-day tickets.
