31^st MARCH/1^st-2^nd APRIL 2022

Milan, 3 April 2022

Yesterday, Saturday 2 April, saw the conclusion of the XIII Historical Re-enactment of the Coppa Milano-Sanremo, which started on Thursday 31 March from the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, with the victory of crew no. 5 made up of Fontanella and Covelli at the wheel of a 1939 Lancia Aprilia, at their debut in the competition. In second place was the experienced pair of Aliverti and Valente (no. 1) in a 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Zagato SS. Great performance also for the third classified crew made up of Di Pietra and Di Pietra at the wheel of a 1938 Fiat 508 C (no. 4), in what was a hard-fought competition until the last lap after a final day full of twists and turns up till the finishing line.

“This is the first time we have taken part in this race, which we have always heard about over the last few years, and indeed our expectations have been amply fulfilled: it is a very beautiful and demanding race, particularly adrenalin-fuelled. Of this race we were amazed by the fast pace that kept us focused on each step, we started confident of our possibilities and despite the weather did not play in our favor we remained focused until the end and got this important result” – says Gianmario Fontanella, winning driver of the XIII Historical Re-enactment of the Coppa Milano – Sanremo.

Spectacle and competition were not lacking in this edition of the “Lady” of the races, with an event that has seen the crews, Italian and international, compete in over one hundred special stages (including six medium), confronting in urban and natural landscapes not only with exciting and unconventional tests, but also with adverse weather conditions. In fact, after two days alternating between rain and lightening, the crews had to surrender to the unfavourable weather, due to snow at low altitude, the race was in fact suspended for the Rapallo – Loano section. Without losing enthusiasm, the cars of the past faced the afternoon tests on the treacherous curves of Colle San Bartolomeo and D’Oggia, concluding the sporting part in a sunny Sanremo, the famous City of Flowers, ready to crown as every year the winners of the Historical Re-enactment that bears its name.

The “Lady” of the races brought to the track an edition full of unmissable logistical and sporting novelties in a perfect blend of competition and spectacle, tradition and savoir faire, elements that have always made the Coppa Milano Sanremo an incredible event with a unique charm. First of all the official start on Thursday 31st March at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, a cult place of motorsport, where the classic enthusiasts had the opportunity to test themselves in 12 new special stages on the iconic track which also includes the ancient and legendary elevated roads. The tests required a special effort from the crews, but they were surprised and thrilled by the unprecedented experience they were able to take part in. For the first time ever, on Friday 1 April, the crews competed in a series of thrilling time trials held in THE DAP – Dei Missaglia Art Park, a unique urban setting that is part of the INOLTRE project by Urban Up | Unipol dedicated to the regeneration of Milan’s suburbs. In the late afternoon it was time for the eagerly awaited return to Portofino, the pearl of the Tigullio, for the exclusive défilé and elegance contest reserved for the participating cars.

In the splendid setting of the famous piazzetta, the winners of each participating category were announced: the Veteran prize for cars built up to 1946 was won by the 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato, the Vintage prize for cars built between 1946 and 1976 went to the 1957 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwings, the Instant Classic prize to the 1973 Alfa Romeo GTA Junior and the Sportscar prize to the 2018 Dallara Stradale.

At the end of the charming event, the crews moved to the Principality of Monaco, the cradle of international glamour, in the setting of the prestigious Fairmont Hotel for the unforgettable gala dinner and the final prize-giving ceremony. A perfect finale to seal the virtual twinning between the Autodromo di Monza and the Principality of Monaco, as a tribute to two iconic places, a cult of world motorsport.

This XIII Rievocazione Storica was accompanied by several titles of honour, rewarding the first 10 crews in the general classification of the historic regularity event, the first 3 classified in each grouping and the first 3 classified in the average tests. In addition, the participants were able to aspire to several prizes provided by the sponsors: Mercedes-Benz, through its official dealer Merbag S.p.A., awarded its best crew in the race, the n.40 of Franco Perona and Carla Lertola at the wheel of a 1971 Mercedes 350 SL. The Urban Up | Unipol prize for fair play was presented to the couple Luca Trazzi and Alice Maria Giulini (n.15) on board a 1955 Porsche 356 PRE A. The ‘Nel blu dipinto di blu’ prize was awarded by Marina di Loano to crew no. 84 Maurizio Cesari and Federica Pallotti in their iconic 2001 TVR.

The award for the most sparkling crew offered by Cuvage went to the crew of Enrico Barbieri and Allegra Gucci Barbieri (no. 91) aboard an orange 2021 Lamborghini Huracan, who stood out for their friendliness and liveliness. Honorable mention for the ACI Award proposed by “Via!”, the ACI magazine for the best female crew that was awarded to Antonella Gamberini and Ornella Pietropaolo, crew number 47, who with their 1974 FIAT 124 Abarth also won the “Coppa delle Dame” prize. The Tartarughino club, mediapartner of the event, awarded the ‘Art in Motion’ prize to Paolo Milini and Simona Roscio, crew number 12, on board a 1952 Jaguar XK 120C.

The XIII Historical Re-enactment boasted illustrious partners: Urban Up | Unipol, the project dedicated to the enhancement of the real estate assets of the Unipol Group, and Mercedes-Benz, as institutional partner of the event, through its official dealer Merbag S.p.A. Among the important partners, there was the consolidated collaboration with Cuvage, the Italian excellence of classic method sparkling wine, which was the official supplier of the race for the beverage sector, Marina di Loano S.p.A., which hosted one of the most fascinating stages of the race, Tag Heuer – Official Time Keeper, Riva – Brand Experience Santa Margherita Ligure, Milano Verticale| UNA Esperienze, exclusive location of the opening night.

Official Suppliers: Castrol, Continental, Eyepetizer, ACI Global, Consorzio Olio DOP Riviera Ligure, Consorzio Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Lycam, Frau, Zero Time, Wave Italy

ELIGIBLE VEHICLES

Participation in the race is reserved for cars built between 1906 and 1990, with an F.I.V.A. passport, or F.I.A. Heritage sticker, or A.S.I. homologation, or A.C.I. Sport sticker, or belonging to a brand register, in order to embrace the important historical heritage of the various groups. Following the great success of last year’s edition and with the intention of widening the target audience, the organisers have decided to re-propose an additional category reserved for youngtimers, instant classics and modern supercars called “Rendez-Vous”.

Info: www.milano-sanremo.it

Coppa Milano Sanremo Press Office

Equipe International – Tel. +39 0234538354

Alessandra Mauri – alessandra.mauri@equipemilano.com (3409622014)

Federica Papagni – federica.papagni@equipemilano.com (3497076706)

31^st MARCH/1^st-2^nd APRIL 2022

Milano, 1 April 2022

Today saw the start of the second day of the XIII Historical Re-enactment of the Coppa Milano – Sanremo, the most fascinating and historic race in Italy, which will be run until 2 April 2022 with the same spirit and the same passion as the gentlemen drivers who created it in 1906.

The “Lady” of the races already from the first day brought to the track an edition full of unmissable logistical and sporting novelties, in a perfect blend of competition and spectacle, tradition and savoir faire, elements that have always made the Coppa Milano-Sanremo an unmissable event with a unique and exclusive charm for gentlemen drivers and personalities of the international jet set; not to mention the 100 special stages (of which 6 medium) to make the race even more exciting and challenging from a sporting point of view.

Around seventy cars of great prestige and historical value have taken part in the event since yesterday, with Italian and international crews enthusiastic about returning to the track to take part in the competition which, once again this year, is confirmed as the protagonist within the 2022 Italian Great Events Championship of ACI Sport, reserved for classic regularity races.

Among the masterpieces in the race there are an Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato of 1929 and a Jaguar XK-120 of 1952 together with an Alfa Romeo GTA Junior of 1973, examples full of charm and attractiveness. There was also great enthusiasm for the quartet of Mercedes 300 SL Gullwings, the iconic Stuttgart ‘Gull Wing’, a legendary car of inestimable historical value.

The Coppa Milano-Sanremo officially started for the first time yesterday at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, a cult location for motorsport where, in addition to the traditional technical and sporting checks and the always exciting free laps on the track, classic enthusiasts had the opportunity to try 12 new special stages on the iconic track which also includes the ancient and legendary elevated roads. The tests required a special effort from the crews, but they were surprised and thrilled by the unprecedented experience they were able to take part in. In the afternoon the inaugural parade of the cars headed for Milan to be presented in front of the historic headquarters of AC Milano in Corso Venezia, in the heart of the city, concluding the day with the official opening in the fascinating spaces of the urban garden of Milano Verticale | UNA Esperienze, located in the Porta Nuova – Garibaldi – Corso Como district.

At dawn today, Friday 1 April, the crews set off from Piazza XXV Aprile to take part in a series of thrilling time trials which, for the first time ever, took place in an unusual urban setting. In fact, THE DAP – Dei Missaglia Art Park, was the venue for this special experience, which is part of the INOLTRE project by Urban Up | Unipol dedicated to the regeneration of Milan’s suburbs, of which THE DAP is the most recent and important element, perfectly combining with the important programme to enhance the area that the Coppa Milano-Sanremo carries out year after year.

The backdrop for the first stop of the race was the splendid natural scenery in the inland between Piemonte and Liguria. After a pleasant break in Acqui Terme at the Cantine Cuvage, the crews travelled to the intermediate stage in Rapallo, concluding with the unmissable défilé and contest of elegance in the fascinating setting of the Marina di Portofino, the pearl of Tigullio.

The event is reserved for participating cars and divided into 4 categories: Veteran for cars built up to 1946, Vintage from 1946 to 1976, Instant Classic and Sportscar.

Tomorrow, Saturday 2 April, the crews will be the protagonists of the last hard-fought challenges: after the traditional start from Rapallo, they will enter the heart of Genova up to Piazza de Ferrari and, after more than one hundred special stages (six of which are medium), they will face the treacherous curves of the Passo del Turchino, Passo del Faiallo, Colle d’Oggia and Melogno, before stopping for a light lunch at the prestigious Yacht Club in Marina di Loano.

The race will see the sporting part come to an end in Sanremo, the famous City of Flowers, ready to crown, as it does every year, the winners of the Historical Re-enactment that bears its name. With a view to guaranteeing the competition a unique cosmopolitan experience, the Coppa Milano-Sanremo will return to the Principality of Monaco, the cradle of international glamour, in the setting of the prestigious Fairmont Hotel for the unforgettable gala dinner and the final prize-giving ceremony. A conclusion to seal the virtual twinning between the Autodromo di Monza and the Principality of Monaco, as a tribute to two iconic places, cult of world motorsport.

                                                                                                                                                                             The XIII re-enactment of the Coppa Milano – Sanremo boasts illustrious partners: Urban Up | Unipol, the project dedicated to the enhancement of the real estate assets of the Unipol Group, and Mercedes-Benz, as institutional partner of the event, through its official dealer Merbag S.p.A. Among the important partners, there is the consolidated collaboration with Cuvage, the Italian excellence of classic method sparkling wine, which will be official supplier of the race for the beverage sector, Marina di Loano S.p.A., which will host one of the most fascinating stages of the race, Tag Heuer – Official Time Keeper, Riva – Brand Experience Santa Margherita Ligure and Milano Verticale| UNA Esperienze, exclusive location of the opening night, which will host one of the most fascinating stages of the route, Tag Heuer – Official Time Keeper, Riva – Brand Experience Santa Margherita Ligure and Milano Verticale| UNA Esperienze, exclusive location of the opening evening.

Official Suppliers: Castrol, Continental, Eyepetizer, ACI Global, Consorzio Olio DOP Riviera Ligure, Consorzio Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Lycam, Frau, Zero Time, Wave Italy.

The prestigious event is the second round of the ACI Sport Italian Major Events Championship, which also includes the Coppa delle Alpi, the Coppa d’Oro delle Dolomiti, the Gran Premio Nuvolari and the Targa Florio Classica. The event is sponsored by: Comune di Milano, Comune di Monza, Regione Piemonte, Regione Liguria, Comune di Genova, Città di Rapallo, Città di Sanremo, Comune di Acqui Terme, Comune di Portofino, Comune di Loano, Comune di Sassello, Hello Rapallo.

CARS ADMITTED

Participation in the race will be open to cars built between 1906 and 1990, with F.I.V.A. passport, or F.I.A. Heritage chip, or A.S.I. homologation, or A.C.I. Sport chip, or belonging to a brand register, in order to embrace the important historical heritage of the different groups. Following the strong feedback of the last edition and with the intent to expand the target audience, the organization will propose an additional category reserved for youngtimers, instant classic and modern supercars called “Rendez-Vous”.

Info: www.milano-sanremo.it

PRESS OFFICE COPPA MILANO-SANREMO

Equipe International – Tel. +39 0234538354

Alessandra Mauri – alessandra.mauri@equipemilano.com (3409622014)

Federica Papagni – federica.papagni@equipemilano.com (3497076706)

Antonella Nasini – antonella.nasini@equipemilano.com

31^st MARCH/1^st-2^nd APRIL 2022

At the start today the new edition of the most charming and ancient race in Italy

Milano, 31 March 2022

At the start today from the Autodromo Nazionale of Monza the XIII Historical Re-enactment of the Coppa Milano – Sanremo, the most charming and emblazoned race in Italy, scheduled from March 31 to April 2, 2022 and that will be run with the same spirit as always and the same passion of the gentlemen drivers who created it in 1906.  The “Lady” of the races is ready for an edition full of unmissable news, logistical and sporting: if on the one hand the route for over 700 kilometers will offer to the “yesterday’s cars” the discovery of landscapes of timeless charm through the territories of Lombardia, Piemonte and Liguria until you reach the picturesque French Riviera, on the other hand the over 100 special tests (including 6 average) will make the race even more exciting and challenging.

About seventy cars of great prestige and historical value will take part in the event, with Italian and international crews, enthusiastic to return to the track by taking part in the competition that also this year is reconfirmed as the protagonist within the 2022 Italian Great Events Championship of ACI Sport, reserved for classic regularity races. Among the masterpieces in the race you can admire an Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato of 1929, together with a Jaguar XK-120 of 1952 and an Alfa Romeo GTA Junior of 1973, examples rich in charm and attractiveness. Great expectations for the quartet of Mercedes 300 SL Gullwings, the iconic “Gull Wings” of the Stuttgart-based company, a legendary car as well as having an inestimable historical value.

The Coppa Milano-Sanremo officially kicked off for the first time this morning at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, a cult location for motorsport. Here the event, on the occasion of the 100 years of the Autodromo, celebrated the legendary Temple of Speed with an unprecedented experience reserved for participants. Thanks to the well-established partnership with Mercedes-Benz, as institutional partner of the event, through the official dealer Merbag S.p.A. AMG brand lovers had the opportunity to exclusively test their favorite supercars on the more than 5,700 meters of the legendary Brianza track. In the hospitality lounge of the Autodromo di Monza, Frau took care of the guests of the event with a lounge area created with a selection of exclusive products, where two brand new Ghepard Maranello simulators offered by Wave Italy were also set up to allow the guests to experience the emotion of driving the drivers on the track.

In addition to the traditional technical and sporting checks and the always exciting free laps on the track, classic enthusiasts had the opportunity to test themselves in 12 new special stages on the iconic track that will also include the ancient and legendary elevated roads and some parts used exclusively in the recent ACI Rally Monza, the final round of the FIA World Rally Championship. In the afternoon there was the inaugural parade of cars to Milan to be then presented in front of the historic headquarters of AC Milano in Corso Venezia, in the heart of the city. The day ended with the official opening that will take place in the fascinating spaces of the urban garden of Milano Verticale | UNA Esperienze, located in the district of Porta Nuova – Garibaldi – Corso Como.

Tomorrow, Friday, April 1, the crews will start from Piazza XXV Aprile to compete in an exclusive series of exciting time trials which, for the first time, will be held in the unprecedented urban setting of THE DAP – Dei Missaglia Art Park.

The backdrop to the first leg of the race is the beautiful natural scenery that winds inland between Piemonte and Liguria and that will accompany the crews, after a pleasant break in Acqui Terme at the Cantine Cuvage, to the intermediate stage of Rapallo, and then conclude with the unmissable parade reserved for the participating cars, in the fascinating setting of the Marina di Portofino.

On Saturday April 2, the crews will be the protagonists of the last hard-fought challenges: after the traditional start from Rapallo, they will enter the heart of Genoa, and after more than one hundred special stages (six of which are medium) they will face the insidious curves of Passo del Turchino, Passo del Faiallo, Colle d’Oggia and Melogno, before stopping for a light lunch at the prestigious Yacht Club of Marina di Loano. The race will see the conclusion of the sporting part in Sanremo, the famous City of Flowers, with the traditional parade and then return to the Principality of Monaco, the cradle of international glamour, in the setting of the prestigious Fairmont Hotel for the unforgettable gala dinner and the final awards ceremony.

Tradition, competition, elegance and savoir faire: the elements that, in a perfect blend, have made the Coppa Milano-Sanremo since 1906 an unmissable appointment with timeless charm for gentlemen drivers and personalities of the international jet set.

The XIII Rievocazione Storica boasts illustrious partners: Urban Up | Unipol, the project dedicated to the enhancement of the real estate assets of the Unipol Group, and Mercedes-Benz, as institutional partner of the event, through its official dealer Merbag S.p.A. Among the important partners, there is the consolidated collaboration with Cuvage, the Italian excellence of classic method sparkling wine, which will be official supplier of the race for the beverage sector, Marina di Loano S.p.A., which will host one of the most fascinating stages of the race, Tag Heuer – Official Time Keeper, Riva – Brand Experience Santa Margherita Ligure and Milano Verticale| UNA Esperienze, exclusive location of the opening night, which will host one of the most fascinating stages of the route, Tag Heuer – Official Time Keeper, Riva – Brand Experience Santa Margherita Ligure and Milano Verticale| UNA Esperienze, exclusive location of the opening evening.

Official Suppliers: Castrol, Continental, Eyepetizer, ACI Global, Consorzio Olio DOP Riviera Ligure, Consorzio Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Lycam, Frau, Zero Time, Wave Italy.

The prestigious event is the second round of the ACI Sport Italian Major Events Championship, which also includes the Coppa delle Alpi, the Coppa d’Oro delle Dolomiti, the Gran Premio Nuvolari and the Targa Florio Classica. The event is sponsored by: Comune di Milano, Comune di Monza, Regione Piemonte, Regione Liguria, Comune di Genova, Città di Rapallo, Città di Sanremo, Comune di Acqui Terme, Comune di Portofino, Comune di Loano, Comune di Sassello, Hello Rapallo.

CARS ADMITTED

Participation in the race will be open to cars built between 1906 and 1990, with F.I.V.A. passport, or F.I.A. Heritage chip, or A.S.I. homologation, or A.C.I. Sport chip, or belonging to a brand register, in order to embrace the important historical heritage of the different groups. Following the strong feedback of the last edition and with the intent to expand the target audience, the organization will propose an additional category reserved for youngtimers, instant classic and modern supercars called “Rendez-Vous”.

Info: www.milano-sanremo.it

PRESS OFFICE COPPA MILANO-SANREMO

Equipe International – Tel. +39 0234538354

Alessandra Mauri – alessandra.mauri@equipemilano.com (3409622014)

Federica Papagni – federica.papagni@equipemilano.com (3497076706)

Antonella Nasini – antonella.nasini@equipemilano.com

31^st MARCH/1^st-2^nd APRIL 2022

Everything ready for the start of the new edition of the oldest race in Italy

Milano, 30 March 2022

The wait is over for the XIII Historical Re-enactment of the Coppa Milano – Sanremo, the most charming and emblazoned race in Italy, which will start tomorrow and will be run from 31st March to 2nd April 2022 with the same spirit as always and the same passion of the gentlemen drivers who conceived it in 1906. The “Lady” of the races is preparing for an edition full of unmissable logistical and sporting novelties: if on the one hand the route for more than 700 kilometres will offer the “cars of yesterday” the discovery of landscapes of timeless charm through the territories of Lombardia, Piemonte and Liguria until reaching the picturesque Cote d’Azur, on the other hand the more than 100 special stages (including 6 medium) will not fail to make the race even more exciting and captivating.

About seventy cars of great prestige and historical value will take part in the event, with Italian and international crews, enthusiastic about returning to the track to take part in the competition that this year is once again the protagonist of the 2022 Italian Great Events Championship of ACI Sport, reserved for classic regularity races. Among the masterpieces in the race you can admire an Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato of 1929, together with a Jaguar XK-120 of 1952 and an Alfa Romeo GTA Junior of 1973, examples full of charm and attractiveness. Great expectations for the quartet of Mercedes 300 SL Gullwings, the iconic “Gull Wings” of the Stuttgart-based company, a legendary car of inestimable historical value.

The Coppa Milano-Sanremo will officially start for the first time tomorrow, Thursday 31 March, at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, a cult location for motorsport. Here the event, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Autodromo, will pay homage to the legendary Temple of Speed with an unprecedented experience reserved for participants. In fact, in addition to the traditional technical and sporting checks and the always exciting free laps on the track, classic enthusiasts will have the opportunity to test themselves in 12 new special stages on the iconic track that will also include the ancient and legendary elevated roads and some parts used exclusively in the recent ACI Rally Monza, the final round of the FIA World Rally Championship.

In the afternoon, the inaugural parade of cars will set off for Milan, where they will be presented from 4.30 p.m. onwards in front of AC Milano’s historic headquarters in Corso Venezia, in the heart of the city.

The day will end with the official opening, which will take place in the fascinating spaces of the urban garden of Milano Verticale | UNA Esperienze, located in the Porta Nuova – Garibaldi – Corso Como district.

On Friday 1 April, the crews will set off from Piazza XXV Aprile to take part in an exclusive series of exciting time trials, which for the first time will be held in a brand new urban setting. It will be THE DAP – Dei Missaglia Art Park, which will host this special experience that is part of the INOLTRE project by Urban Up | Unipol dedicated to the regeneration of the Milanese suburbs, of which THE DAP is the most recent and important element, perfectly matching the important programme of enhancement of the territory that the Coppa Milano-Sanremo carries out year after year.

The backdrop to the first leg of the race is the splendid natural scenery which winds its way inland between Piemonte and Liguria and which will accompany the crews, after a pleasant intermediate break in Acqui Terme at the Cuvage Cellars, to the intermediate stage in Rapallo, before concluding with the unmissable parade reserved for the participating cars, in the fascinating setting of the Marina di Portofino.

On Saturday 2 April, the crews will take part in the last hard-fought challenges: after the traditional start from Rapallo, they will enter the heart of Genova, the treacherous curves of Passo del Turchino, Passo del Faiallo, Colle d’Oggia and Melogno, before stopping for a light lunch at the prestigious Yacht Club in Marina di Loano. The race will see the end of the sporting part in Sanremo, the famous City of Flowers, ready to crown as every year the winners of the Historical Re-enactment that bears its name.

With a view to guaranteeing the competition a unique cosmopolitan experience, the Coppa Milano-Sanremo will return to the Principality of Monaco, the cradle of international glamour, in the setting of the prestigious Fairmont Hotel for the unforgettable gala dinner and the final prize-giving ceremony. A conclusion to seal the virtual twinning between the Autodromo di Monza and the Principality of Monaco, as a tribute to two iconic places, cult of world motorsport.

Tradition, competition, elegance and savoir faire: the elements that, in a perfect blend, have made the Coppa Milano-Sanremo an unmissable and timelessly fascinating event for gentlemen drivers and personalities from the international jet set since 1906.

The XIII Rievocazione Storica boasts illustrious partners: Urban Up | Unipol, the project dedicated to the enhancement of the real estate assets of the Unipol Group, and Mercedes-Benz, as institutional partner of the event, through its official dealer Merbag S.p.A. Among the important partners, there is the consolidated collaboration with Cuvage, the Italian excellence of classic method sparkling wine, which will be official supplier of the race for the beverage sector, Marina di Loano S.p.A., which will host one of the most fascinating stages of the race, Tag Heuer – Official Time Keeper, Riva – Brand Experience Santa Margherita Ligure and Milano Verticale| UNA Esperienze, exclusive location of the opening night, which will host one of the most fascinating stages of the route, Tag Heuer – Official Time Keeper, Riva – Brand Experience Santa Margherita Ligure and Milano Verticale| UNA Esperienze, exclusive location of the opening evening.

Official Suppliers: Castrol, Continental, Eyepetizer, ACI Global, Consorzio Olio DOP Riviera Ligure, Consorzio Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Lycam, Frau, Zero Time, Wave Italy.

The prestigious event is the second round of the ACI Sport Italian Major Events Championship, which also includes the Coppa delle Alpi, the Coppa d’Oro delle Dolomiti, the Gran Premio Nuvolari and the Targa Florio Classica. The event is sponsored by: Comune di Milano, Comune di Monza, Regione Piemonte, Regione Liguria, Comune di Genova, Città di Rapallo, Città di Sanremo, Comune di Acqui Terme, Comune di Portofino, Comune di Loano, Comune di Sassello, Hello Rapallo.

CARS ADMITTED

Participation in the race will be open to cars built between 1906 and 1990, with F.I.V.A. passport, or F.I.A. Heritage chip, or A.S.I. homologation, or A.C.I. Sport chip, or belonging to a brand register, in order to embrace the important historical heritage of the different groups. Following the strong feedback of the last edition and with the intent to expand the target audience, the organization will propose an additional category reserved for youngtimers, instant classic and modern supercars called “Rendez-Vous”.

Info: www.milano-sanremo.it

PRESS OFFICE COPPA MILANO-SANREMO

Equipe International – Tel. +39 0234538354

Alessandra Mauri – alessandra.mauri@equipemilano.com (3409622014)

Federica Papagni – federica.papagni@equipemilano.com (3497076706)

Antonella Nasini – antonella.nasini@equipemilano.com (3487022501)

31^st MARCH/1^st-2^nd APRIL 2022

Presented in Genoa the new edition of the oldest race in Italy and its most important initiatives on the Ligurian territory

Genova, 28 March 2022

Just a few days separate us from the start of the XIII Rievocazione Storica of the Coppa Milano – Sanremo, the most fascinating and historic race in Italy, scheduled from 31 March to 2 April 2022. The “Lady” of the races is preparing for an edition full of unmissable novelties, both logistical and sporting, in a perfect blend of competition and spectacle, tradition and savoirfaire, elements that have made the Coppa Milano-Sanremo since 1906 an unmissable event with a unique and exclusive charm for gentlemen drivers and personalities from the international jet set.

The event, reconfirmed as a protagonist within the 2022 Italian Great Events Championship of ACI Sport, reserved for the most important classic regularity races, points the lights on Liguria, a region that will enthusiastically welcome the crews and will host an important part of the competition.

Program of the XIII Historical Re-enactment:

With renewed spirit and passion, the “cars of yesterday” are warming up their engines to embark on a route of over 700 kilometres, between Lombardy, Piedmont and Liguria, touching on towns and landscapes of timeless charm.

On Thursday 31 March, the Coppa Milano-Sanremo will start for the first time from the Autodromo di Monza with the 12 new special stages on the iconic route which will also include the ancient and legendary elevated roads, and will continue with the official presentation in the heart of Milan. After an emotionally charged day, at the first light of Friday 1 April, the crews, after tackling a series of exciting time trials in the unprecedented urban context of THE DAP – Dei Missaglia Art Park, will cross the splendid natural scenery of the Piedmont hinterland to enjoy a pleasant break in Acqui Terme at the Cantine Cuvage and then head for the Ligurian territory.

Here, as per tradition, the intermediate stage in Rapallo will await them, followed by the eagerly awaited return to Portofino, the pearl of the Tigullio, for the unmissable défilé and contest of elegance in the fascinating setting of the Marina. The event will be reserved for participating cars and divided into 4 categories: Veteran for cars built up to 1946, Vintage from 1946 to 1976, Instant Classic and Sportscar. The second day of the race will end with a stay at the exclusive Hotel Excelsior in Rapallo.

On Saturday 2 April, the crews will take part in the last hard-fought challenges: after the traditional start from Rapallo, they will enter the heart of Genova as far as Piazza De Ferrari and, after more than one hundred special stages (six of which are medium), they will tackle the tricky bends of Passo del Turchino,  Passo del Faiallo, Colle d’Oggia and Melogno, before stopping for a light lunch at the prestigious Yacht Club in Marina di Loano.

The race will see the sporting part come to an end in Sanremo, the famous City of Flowers, ready to crown, as it does every year, the winners of the Historical Re-enactment that bears its name.

In its XIII edition, the Lady of the Races is not only a sporting competition, but a real all-round experience, aimed at enhancing the territory and its wealth. In this way, what has always been an evocative backdrop to the race becomes a protagonist thanks to the partners who support it: Cuvage, Italian excellence in classic method sparkling wine and official supplier of the event for the beverage sector, and the Consorzio dell’Olio d’Oliva, spokesperson for the gastronomic excellence of the territory, a welcome new gift for all crews.

The XIII Rievocazione Storica boasts illustrious partners: Urban Up | Unipol, the project dedicated to the enhancement of the real estate assets of the Unipol Group, and Mercedes-Benz, as institutional partner of the event, through its official dealer Merbag S.p.A. Among the important partners, there is the consolidated collaboration with Cuvage, the Italian excellence of classic method sparkling wine, which will be official supplier of the race for the beverage sector, Marina di Loano S.p.A., which will host one of the most fascinating stages of the route, Tag Heuer – Official Time Keeper, Riva – Brand Experience Santa Margherita Ligure, Milano Verticale| UNA Esperienze, exclusive location of the opening evening.

Official Suppliers: Castrol, Continental, Eyepetizer, ACI Global, Consorzio Olio DOP Riviera Ligure, Consorzio Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Lycam, Frau, Zero Time, Wave Italy.

The prestigious event is the second round of the ACI Sport Italian Major Events Championship, which also includes the Coppa delle Alpi, the Coppa d’Oro delle Dolomiti, the Gran Premio Nuvolari and the Targa Florio Classica.

The event is sponsored by: Comune di Milano, Comune di Monza, Regione Piemonte, Regione Liguria, Comune di Genova, Città di Rapallo, Città di Sanremo, Comune di Acqui Terme, Comune di Portofino, Comune di Loano, Comune di Sassello, Hello Rapallo.

CARS ADMITTED

Participation in the race will be open to cars built between 1906 and 1990, with F.I.V.A. passport, or F.I.A. Heritage chip, or A.S.I. homologation, or A.C.I. Sport chip, or belonging to a brand register, in order to embrace the important historical heritage of the different groups. Following the strong feedback of the last edition and with the intent to expand the target audience, the organization will propose an additional category reserved for youngtimers, instant classic and modern supercars called “Rendez-Vous”.

For further information you may contact the Organization of Equipe Grand Prix:

T. 02-36740917

race.office@milano-sanremo.it

Info: www.milano-sanremo.it

PRESS OFFICE COPPA MILANO-SANREMO

Equipe International – Tel. +39 0234538354

Alessandra Mauri – alessandra.mauri@equipemilano.com (3409622014)

Federica Papagni – federica.papagni@equipemilano.com (3497076706)

Antonella Nasini – antonella.nasini@equipemilano.com  (3487022501)

31^st MARCH/1^st-2^nd APRIL 2022

Officially presented the new edition of the oldest race in Italy and its most important innovations

Milan, 16 March 2022

With only a few weeks to go before the start, expectations are growing for the XIII Historical Re-enactment of the Coppa Milano – Sanremo, Italy’s most glamorous and emblazoned race, scheduled from 31 March to 2 April 2022. The event is reconfirmed as a protagonist within the Italian Championship Great Events 2022 of ACI Sport, reserved to the most important classic regularity races.

The “Lady” of the races is preparing for an edition full of unmissable news, logistical and sporting, in a perfect blend of competition and spectacle, tradition and savoir faire, elements that have made the Coppa Milano-Sanremo since 1906 an unmissable event with a unique and exclusive charm for gentlemen drivers and personalities of the international jet set.

Program of the XIII Historical Re-enactment:

The Coppa Milano-Sanremo for the first time will officially kick off on Thursday, March 31 at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, a place of worship of motorsport. Here the event, on the occasion of the 100 years of the Autodromo, will pay homage to the legendary Temple of Speed with an unprecedented experience reserved for participants. In fact, in addition to the traditional technical and sporting checks and the always exciting free laps on the track, the classic enthusiasts will have the opportunity to test themselves in 12 new special tests on the iconic track that will also include the ancient and legendary elevated tracks and some parts used exclusively in the recent race of the ACI Rally Monza, final round of the FIA World Rally Championship.

In the afternoon, the inaugural parade of cars will leave for Milan and will then be presented in front of the historic headquarters of AC Milano in Corso Venezia, in the heart of the city.

The day will end with the official opening that will take place in the fascinating spaces of the urban garden of Milano Verticale | UNA Esperienze, located in the district of Porta Nuova – Garibaldi – Corso Como.

“The Historical Re-enactment of the Coppa Milano-Sanremo has been confirmed as an important event within ACI Sport’s 2022 Italian Major Events Championship, which has events rich in charm and culture on its calendar,” says Geronimo La Russa, president of Automobile Club Milano.

“The success and the following of the ‘Coppa Milano Sanremo’, are under everyone’s eyes. And it could not be otherwise: it is the oldest car race in Italy, which was held for the first time in 1906, a year before the bicycle race of the same name. Also in the next edition the top drivers of the regularity will be able to confront themselves in a complex and satisfying route from the exquisitely sporting point of view”, concluded President La Russa.

At the first light of Friday, April 1, the crews will leave from Piazza XXV Aprile to compete in an exclusive series of exciting time trials that for the first time will be held in a new urban context. In fact, it will be THE DAP – Dei Missaglia Art Park, to host this particular experience which is part of the project INOLTRE by Urban Up | Unipol dedicated to the regeneration of the Milanese suburbs of which THE DAP is the most recent and important element, perfectly matching the important program of enhancement of the territory that the Coppa Milano-Sanremo carries out year after year.

The backdrop to the first leg of the race is the splendid natural scenery that winds through the hinterland between Piedmont and Liguria and that will accompany the crews, after a pleasant intermediate break in Acqui Terme at the Cantine Cuvage, to the intermediate stage in Rapallo, to then conclude with the unmissable défilé reserved for the participating cars, in the fascinating setting of the Marina di Portofino.

On Saturday, April 2, the crews will be the protagonists of the last hard-fought challenges: after the traditional start from Rapallo, they will enter the heart of Genoa, face after more than one hundred special tests (six of which are medium type) the insidious curves of the Passo del Turchino, Passo del Faiallo, Colle d’Oggia and Melogno, and then stop for a light lunch at the prestigious Yacht Club of Marina di Loano. The race will see the ending of the sporting part in Sanremo, the famous City of Flowers.

In order to guarantee the competition a unique cosmopolitan experience, the Coppa Milano-Sanremo will return to the Principality of Monaco, the cradle of international glamour, in the setting of the prestigious Fairmont Hotel for the unforgettable gala dinner and the final prize-giving ceremony. A conclusion to seal the twinning between the Autodromo di Monza and the Principality of Monaco, as a tribute to two iconic places, cult of world motorsport.

The XIII Historical Re-enactment boasts illustrious partners: Urban Up | Unipol, the project dedicated to the enhancement of the real estate assets of the Unipol Group, and Mercedes-Benz, as institutional partner of the event, through its official dealer Merbag S.p.A. Among the important partners, there is the consolidated collaboration with Cuvage, the Italian excellence of the classic method sparkling wine that will be official supplier of the race for the beverage sector, Marina di Loano S.p.A, which will host one of the most fascinating stages of the route, Tag Heuer – Official Time Keeper, Riva – Brand Experience Santa Margherita Ligure, Milano Verticale| UNA Esperienze, exclusive location of the opening night and Eyepetizer, innovative Made in Italy brand.

CARS ADMITTED

Participation in the race will be open to cars built between 1906 and 1990, with F.I.V.A. passport, or F.I.A. Heritage chip, or A.S.I. homologation, or A.C.I. Sport chip, or belonging to a brand register, in order to embrace the important historical heritage of the different groups. Following the strong feedback of the last edition and with the intent to expand the target audience, the organization will propose an additional category reserved for youngtimers, instant classic and modern supercars called “Rendez-Vous”.

For further information you may contact the Organization of Equipe Grand Prix:

T. 02-36740917

race.office@milano-sanremo.it

Info: www.milano-sanremo.it

PRESS OFFICE COPPA MILANO-SANREMO

Equipe International – Tel. +39 0234538354

Alessandra Mauri – alessandra.mauri@equipemilano.com (3409622014)
Federica Papagni – federica.papagni@equipemilano.com (3497076706)
Antonella Nasini – antonella.nasini@equipemilano.com  (3487022501)