Mille Miglia 2025: A Symphony of Speed, Scenery, and Soul

A Symphony of Speed, Scenery, and Soul

The original Mille Miglia was first held in 1927 as a way to combine sport, engineering, and the Italian landscape, covering 1.600 kilometers, between Brescia and Rome. In its early decades, it became known for technical feats, legendary rivalries, and moments that helped shape European motorsport. After a tragic accident in 1957, the event was suspended, only to return in 1977 as a regularity rally, preserving its historic charm while leaving top speed behind.

Classic route through Italy

From June 17 to 21, the 43rd edition of Mille Miglia takes place. A historic regularity rally covering nearly 1.900 km from Brescia to Rome and back, tracing the classic “figure-eight” route used in early races from 1927 to 1957.

Mille Miglia is not a top-speed showdown but a regularity rally, where precision matters more than velocity. Competitors must hit exact average speeds and check in at timed controls. The result is a journey that centers on timing and consistency, not outright speed.

A different kind of atmosphere

Mille Miglia isn’t about flashy stunts or celebrity shows. It’s about shared experience, passion for heritage, respect for driving traditions, and the simple joy of mechanical beauty on open roads. It’s a festival of authenticity, not glitz.

What makes Mille Miglia special

This year’s “figure-eight” route revives the pre-war format and spans nearly 2,000 km across Italy. The grid features over 400 classic cars from 29 countries, including 127 pre-war models, and iconic pre-war marques like Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Ferrari, and Bugatti.

You don’t need tickets to enjoy Mille Miglia. If you're near Brescia, Rome, or anywhere along the route, you can stop along the roadside, hear the engines, and watch the cars roll by. The start in Brescia’s Viale Venezia is especially accessible and picturesque.

Mille Miglia doesn’t rely on spectacle, it endures on authenticity, craftsmanship, community, and shared experience. It’s a living tribute to automotive heritage and careful driving, nearly a century after it began.