Historic Minardi Day

The historic motorsport gathering in Imola

The Historic Minardi Day is one of the most anticipated events for historic motorsport enthusiasts in Italy. It takes place at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, in the Metropolitan City of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna: a legendary circuit that has written fundamental pages in Formula 1 history and which, for an entire weekend, vibrates again to the sound of past single-seaters.

The history of the event

The event was born in 2016 thanks to the Minardi family and the intuition of Gian Carlo Minardi, historic patron of the Faenza-based team, with the aim of bringing Formula 1 and the great motor racing tradition back to Imola. What started as a gathering for a few enthusiasts has grown edition after edition, becoming a benchmark in the international historic motorsport calendar, capable of uniting old and new fans in a joyful and familiar atmosphere.

What to see on track

The heart of the Historic Minardi Day is the cars: Formula 1, Formula 2, and Formula 3 single-seaters, prototypes, historic Gran Turismo cars, supercars, and hypercars from the most prestigious brands alternate on the track for demonstrations and exhibitions. The unique feature of the event is the close access to the pits and paddocks: the public can observe the cars up close, watch the mechanics at work, and hear the roar of the engines, experiencing firsthand an event that would otherwise be reserved for insiders.

A weekend for the whole family

In addition to track activities, the program usually includes historic car gatherings in the Romagna region, book presentations, awards ceremonies, and meetings with drivers and personalities from the racing world. The event attracts collectors, teams, and thousands of visitors: the 2025 edition saw over 20,000 spectators with more than 700 cars featured.

Imola and Romagna

Participating in the Historic Minardi Day also means discovering Imola and Romagna: the historic center with the Rocca Sforzesca, the local cuisine, and the typical Emilia-Romagna hospitality provide the backdrop for an event that is now a tradition for the Municipality of Imola and the entire Emilia-Romagna region.