PASSANANTE AND MOLGORA WIN THE 15th HISTORICAL COMMEMORATION OF THE REVOLUTIONARY COPPA MILANO-SANREMO: INSTANT CLASSIC
14th–17th MARCH 2024
Milan, March 17th 2024
The 15th Historical Commemoration of the Coppa Milano-Sanremo officially ended with the victory of Passanante and Molgora – crew number 1 – at the wheel of a 1937 Fiat 508, who drove an extraordinary race, taking first place for the fourth time in a row. Great performance also for the second classified crew, number 2, formed by Di Pietra Francesco and Di Pietra Giuseppe in a 1938 Fiat 508. Third place went to Moceri Giovanni and Moretti Alessandro, crew number 4, in a 1941 Lancia Ardea, in what was a hard-fought race right to the last lap, full of twists and turns right to the finish line.
Competition, spectacularity, tradition and savoir-faire have made this 15th Historical Re-enactment an unmissable appointment with a unique and exclusive charm thanks to the same spirit as always and the same passion of the gentlemen drivers who conceived it in 1906. The Lady of the Races offered the eighty participating crews an edition full of unmissable, logistical and sporting novelties along a route of approximately 1000 kilometres through the territories of Lombardy, Piedmont, Liguria and the Principality of Monaco, where more than 115 special stages were held.
The crews gathered on Thursday 14 March at the Autodromo Tazio Nuvolari in Cervesina, where the competition officially began with regularity trials. On Friday 15 March, the race set off in the direction of Sanremo, passing through the evocative Langhe area, finally arriving in the evocative surroundings of the Principality of Monaco. Yesterday, Saturday 16 March, the crews were able to challenge each other between the land and sea of the Ligurian territory between Loano and Rapallo in its renovated Carlo Riva Port, crossing paths for the first time with the prestigious Milan-Sanremo cycling event.
Today, Sunday 17 March saw the competitors start from Rapallo after a passage through Piazza De Ferrari in the city centre of Genoa, before the spectacular arrival in the heart of Milan’s historic city centre, where the final prize-giving ceremony was held at the AC Milano headquarters in Corso Venezia.
For the classic Legend cars from 1946 to 1990, the prize was won by Angrisani Marco and Monti Luca – crew number 101 – with a 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV 2000. Smussi Gianluigi and Smussi Federico – crew number 205 – with a 2004 MG TF were the first prizewinners for youngtimer cars from 1991 to 2023.
The Ladies’ Cup saw the crew number 113 of Giulini Alice Maria and Brustia Ilaria in a 1972 Porsche 911 S 2.4 awarded with a product kit by Nashi Argan – Official Beauty supplier and a canvas created by artist Alberto Peppoloni by the magazine VIA! as first classified.
Wyler Vetta – Official Time Keeper, gave away two prestigious watches from the collection dedicated to the 15th Historical Commemoration of Coppa Milano-Sanremo to the first classified crew of the absolute historic cars. The second crew was rewarded by BIAUTO GROUP and Novelli 1934 with an exclusive Test Drive. Esteticar offered a complete car treatment to the third classified crew.
The XV Historical Commemoration boasts illustrious sponsors: the Consorzio dell’Asti DOCG, as official partner for the beverage sector, Nashi Argan – Official beauty sponsor for the prizes dedicated to the Coppa delle Dame, Novelli 1934, the oldest Mercedes-Benz dealership in Europe, owned by the BIAUTO GROUP, the best brands in one big dealership, Marina di Loano S.p.A., which will host one of the most fascinating stages of the route, Wyler Vetta, Official Time Keeper who will present the exclusive watch dedicated to the Coppa Milano-Sanremo; Poste Italiane, which on Sunday 17 March, during the event at the headquarters of the Automobile Club Milano, will welcome fans by presenting them with stamped and cancelled postcards. In addition, all participants in the competition will receive an event postcard with a stamp dedicated to the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza on the centenary of its construction; Valandro Group, an insurance agency highly specialised in the management of all insurance risks, but with a distinct expertise in taking care of all insurance needs related to the corporate world.
The Official Suppliers of the 2024 edition are: Aci Global, Alfa Delta, Argo – Be Traced, ASTI VIBE, Banca di Caraglio, Biclassic&Sport, Castrol, Esteticar, Milano Classiche, OLIO, Zero Time
The XV Historical Re-enactment of the Coppa Milano-Sanremo is promoted by Equipe Grand Prix, Automobile Club Milano, ACI Storico, ACI Sport, Milano Corse, Epoca Championship and sponsored by: Lombardy Region, Liguria Region, Piedmont Region, Municipality of Milan, Municipality of Canelli, Municipality of Sanremo, Municipality of Dolceacqua, Municipality of Loano, Municipality of Rapallo, Municipality of Genoa, Municipality of Piovera, Municipality of Sassello.
For further information, please contact the Equipe Grand Prix organisational secretariat: race.office@milano-sanremo.it
PRESS OFFICE COPPA MILANO-SANREMO
Equipe International – Tel. +39 0234538354
Federica Bongiorno – federica.bongiorno@equipemilano.com
Antonella Nasini – antonella.nasini@equipemilano.com
Info: www.milano-sanremo.it