1000 MIGLIA 2025: OVER 400 CREWS SET FOR HISTORIC RACE

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The list of participating cars for the 1000 Miglia 2025 has been finalised by the Selection Committee, which is responsible for curating what Enzo Ferrari once described as the "most unique travelling museum in the world".

A total of over 400 crews from 29 countries will take part in the 43rd re-enactment of the Red Arrow, according to a statement.

Italy leads in representation, followed by the Netherlands, Great Britain, and the United States. Among the competing vehicles, 127 are pre-war models, while 78 raced in the historic speed competition between 1927 and 1957.

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The event featured prestigious marques, including 17 Ferraris, 10 Bugattis, and eight Bentleys, as well as 18 pre-war Alfa Romeos. A standout entry is the one-of-a-kind Biondetti Ferrari-Jaguar Special, alongside an Aston Martin DB 3 and two Porsche 550 Spyder RS models, which are sure to turn heads.

The race, scheduled from June 17 to 21, will cover approximately 1,900 kilometres over five days of competition and will follow a "figure-of-eight" route inspired by the first 12 editions of the original 1000 Miglia speed race, passing through cities like San Lazzaro di Savena, Rome, Cervia-Milano Marittima, and Parma.

Defending champions Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli, aiming for a fifth consecutive victory in their 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato, will face stiff competition from seasoned crews such as Fontanella-Covelli, Aliverti-Polini, and Turelli.

Famous personalities Joe Bastianich and Carlo Cracco will also take part, with Bastianich driving a 1954 Porsche 356 1000 Speedster and Cracco navigating in a 1927 Bugatti T40.

As per regulations, all participating vehicles must be certified by the Registro 1000 Miglia to ensure authenticity and uphold the standards required for the "Most Beautiful Race in the World".

-- BERNAMA