1000 Miglia 2025 Starts Across Italy With 430 Classic Cars

The 1000 Miglia 2025, a prestigious classic car race covering approximately 1900 kilometers from Brescia to Rome and back, is underway with 430 vintage cars competing. Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli, defending champions driving a 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS, initially led the race but have been challenged by Erejemovic-Llanos in a 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 SS, who overtook them after the first sports trials. The race has featured a variety of challenging sections including time trials and average trials across iconic Italian locations such as the Val d'Orcia, Lake Bolsena, Siena, and the Apennine passes. Spectators have enjoyed the parade through historic towns like Ferrara, Verona, and Siena, with notable participants expressing excitement about the event’s nostalgic and competitive spirit. Weather conditions have generally been favorable, helping the crews manage the demanding terrain and treacherous gravel roads. The competition remains intense as the drivers approach Rome, with the classification closely contested among the top crews.