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VESCO AND SALVINELLI WIN THE 16TH HISTORICAL REVIVAL OF THE COPPA MILANO–SANREMO: Temple of speed

  • Writer: Coppa Milano Sanremo
    Coppa Milano Sanremo
  • Jul 23
  • 4 min read

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The 16th Historical Revival of the Coppa Milano–Sanremo has officially concluded with a spectacular victory by regularity race experts Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli (crew no. 3). Driving their 1935 Fiat 508 S, they delivered an outstanding performance and were awarded the prestigious Jumbostar Coppa Milano–Sanremo by Wyler Vetta, a limited edition timepiece of just 100 units worldwide.


Also delivering an impressive performance were Mario Passanante and Alessandro Molgora (crew no. 4), who secured second place in their 1937 Lancia Aprilia. In third place were Carlo Beccalossi and Marzia Marchioni (crew no. 7) in a rare 1928 Lancia Lambda Spider Casaro.


In the Legend category (for classic cars from 1966 to 2000), first prize went to Stefano Ginesi and Susanna Rohr (crew no. 41) driving a 1973 Porsche 911 2.4 T Targa. Esteticar awarded a complete car care package to the second-place crew, Roberto Rossoni and Ramona Bernini (crew no. 76) in a 1979 Autobianchi A112. The third-place team, Paolo Sabbadini and Corrado Molgora (crew no. 89) in a 1996 Ferrari F116, received a special prize from Marina di Loano.


In the Rendez-Vous category for youngtimers (2001–present), first place was claimed by Gianluigi Smussi and Federico Smussi (crew no. 101) in a 2004 MG TF. Fabrizio Macario and Giovanna Di Costanzo (crew no. 115) took second place in a 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB. Third place went to Mancinelli and Barberi (crew no. 110) in a 2018 Ferrari 488 Pista, awarded with an exclusive Test Drive by BIAUTO GROUP and Novelli 1934.

The Coppa delle Dame (Ladies’ Cup) was awarded to Maria Ines Tajana and Laura Confalonieri (crew no. 43) in their 1966 Alfa Romeo 1600 Spider. They received a custom artwork by artist Alberto Peppoloni, presented by VIA! magazine.


All crews gathered on Thursday, April 10 at the Monza National Circuit, where the competition officially began with regularity trials. On Friday, April 11, the race headed toward Rapallo, passing for the first time through the Franciacorta region and Tortona, with a stop at the historic Castle of Piovera. On Saturday, April 12, the competitors drove from Rapallo to downtown Genoa, paraded through Piazza De Ferrari and passed the Automobile Club of Genoa, before enjoying a light lunch at the Yacht Club Marina di Loano, and finally arriving in Sanremo.

On Sunday, April 13, the final day of the race, the crews departed for Asti, home of the Consorzio Asti DOCG.


“Our partnership with the Coppa Milano–Sanremo is well-established,” said Stefano Ricagno, President of the Asti DOCG Consortium. “This year, we were once again an official partner of one of the most iconic instant classics in Italian motorsport. The 2025 edition brought vintage cars back through our Langhe and Monferrato hills, part of Italy’s first UNESCO World Heritage wine-growing landscape. On the final day, we were honored to host the cars in Asti, where participants enjoyed a traditional Piedmontese lunch at the Baroque Palazzo Mazzetti, toasting the race with Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti.”


The final leg led the teams to Milan, where the official awards ceremony took place at the Automobile Club Milano headquarters in Corso Venezia, followed by the Grand Events Championship prizegiving.


SPONSORS & PARTNERS

The 16th Historical Revival was supported by prestigious sponsors:

  • Novelli 1934, the oldest Mercedes-Benz dealership in Europe, part of BIAUTO GROUP, uniting the best automotive brands under one banner.

  • GoBeyond, a Sisal initiative supporting responsible innovation and impactful ideas tackling today’s challenges.

  • Wyler Vetta, Official Time Keeper, once again presented its exclusive race-dedicated timepiece.

  • Consorzio dell’Asti DOCG, the official beverage partner.

  • Marina di Loano S.p.A., host of one of the most scenic legs of the race.

  • Micro, pioneer of urban mobility and inventor of the modern scooter, introduced Microlino, the first electric vehicle in history to compete in the Coppa. The Microlino Spiaggina and other new models made their national debut in Rapallo.

  • OKP Parts & Engineering, a key player in the classic car scene, known for its wide range of parts, premium quality, and deep expertise in Italian classics.

Riva Classiche was the official joint presenting partner of the 16th Historic Re-enactment of the Coppa Milano–Sanremo.


TECHNICAL PARTNERS – 2025 EDITION

  • Ferrari Club Italia, with a curated selection of iconic classic and modern Ferraris

  • ACI Global Servizi, 24/7 mobility leader

  • Biauto Supercar, a new Biauto Group division dedicated to contemporary sports cars

  • ASTI VIBE, Banca di Caraglio, Esteticar, Grupo Consorcio (a market leader in premium tuna and anchovy preserves), Alfa Delta, Argo – Be Traced, Marline, Foulon, Classic Rental Cars, Manenti Accessori Nautici, Studio Intarsio

The Automobile Club Milano once again officially supported and sponsored the event, with its sports authority ACI Sport providing the race’s competitive recognition within the Italian Historic Events Championship.


PROMOTERS

The 16th Historical Revival of the Coppa Milano–Sanremo was promoted by:Equipe Grand Prix, Automobile Club Milano, ACI Sport, ACI Storico, Epoca Championship, FIVA – Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens, and Milano Corse,under the patronage of:Lombardy Region, Liguria Region, Piedmont Region, City of Milan, City of Genoa, Automobile Club of Genoa, City of Sanremo, City of Rapallo, City of Asti, City of Loano, City of Sarnico, City of Piovera.


ELIGIBLE VEHICLES

All vehicles registered between 1906 and 2000 are eligible, provided they are in excellent condition and faithful to their original model, and have a valid F.I.V.A. passport, F.I.A. Heritage fiche, A.S.I. homologation, or A.C.I. Sport fiche.This year once again, the “Rendez-Vous” category was open to supercars and iconic youngtimers built from 2001 to the present day.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Equipe Grand Prix Organizing Office race.office@milano-sanremo.it


PRESS OFFICE – COPPA MILANO–SANREMO

Equipe International – Tel. +39 02 34538354

 
 
 

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