THE HISTORIC MINARDI DAY IS HEADING FOR A FULL HOUSE: A PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION AT THE CHECCO COSTA MUSEUM, F1 RACING CARS AND GREAT PROTAGONISTS OF MOTORSPORT. TICKETS ON SALE ON TICKETONE.
A few short weeks after the opening of sales, the tenth edition of the Historic Minardi Day is already headed to a full house. The event, scheduled for Saturday 19 and Sunday 29 September 2026 at Imola’s Enzo and Dino Ferrari International Circuit is drawing extraordinary interest from the teams, collectors and owners of historic cars.
Already sold out for both days are the slots reserved for Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3000, GP2, Prototypes and GT cars. On the other hand, there are still a limited number of spots for Formula 3, GP3, minor formulas and historic GT cars, confirming the great expectations that accompany the tenth anniversary edition and that already lets us imagine a new record attendance. There is also great enthusiasm from the fans for the track days, a unique experience that is open to everyone. The organization is working to accept the many requests received which exceeded the initial planned availability.
In 2026 there will also be a full programme on the track which will feature Formula 1 racing cars, including Minardi, Racing Bulls, Ferrari, Williams, Tyrrell, Alfa Romeo, Lotus, Aston Martin, Arrows, Wolf, Osella, Shadow, and March, that wrote memorable pages of the history of the World Championship, alongside cars from Formula 2, Formula 3, GP3, Formula 3000, Formula Junior, as well as Prototypes, Historic GT cars, and other racing cars. These cars are a unique heritage of history, technology, and passion which will come back to life along the 4,909m of the Imola track.
Now a well-established fixture and an integral part of the Historic Minardi Day programme, the ACI Storico Festival returns for its tenth edition. The highlight of Sunday 20 September will be the Rally of the Lands of the Romagna organized by the Automobile Club Ravenna. One hundred members of ACI Storico will be able to particulate free of charge in the Rally of the Romagna and, in the afternoon, experience first-hand the event’s programme. As per tradition, the rally’s full programme will see the start from the Imola Circuit, stopping at Faenza for a visit to the Local Council Art Gallery and return to the circuit for a parade lap of the track and the conclusion of the event.

Among the new attractions of the 2026 edition, the Checco Costa Museum will be transformed into a dedicated space celebrating the history and culture of motorsport. The public will be able to admire an exclusive photographic exhibition marking the tenth anniversary of the Historic Minardi Day, set among the wonderful historic Formula 1 racing cars, while also attending the talks with authors and protagonists from the world of motorsport during the many book launches and award ceremonies scheduled throughout the weekend.
Attending will be some of the most authoritative signatures of motorsport. Included in the appointments (in order of scheduling) and already confirmed are Diego Alverà, author of “Giro di pista. Circuiti e piloti che hanno fatto la storia della velocità” (A lap of the track, Circuits and drivers who shaped the history of speed,; Umberto Zapelloni, with “Formula Italia: Le auto e i piloti che hanno fatto la storia della F1” (Formula Italia: The cars and the drivers who shaped the history of F1) ; Mario Donnini, together with Bruno Giacomelli, and Andrea Cordovani, for a double presentation dedicated to “Bruno Giacomelli – Continuavano a chiamarmi Jack O’Malley” (Bruno Giacomelli, they kept calling me Jack O’Malley) and “Crime & Motorsport”; Veronica Vesco, with “Michael Schumacher. Una storia indimenticabile” (Michael Schumacher: An unforgettable story); Sergio Remondino, together with Stefano Casadio, for the presentation of “Una Lancia nel cuore – Riccardo Errani, la Delta, i rally” (A Lancia in the heart – Riccardo Errani, the Delta, the rallies); and Riccardo Patrese, with “Da Niki a Kimi. Coraggio, tecnica e passione nella F1 di ieri e di oggi” (From Niki to Kimi, technique and passion in Formula 1 yesterday and today). On Sunday 20 September from 12:00 noon to 12:45, Gian Carlo Minardi will meet the Presse and the fans for an open discussion. This will be an opportunity to share thoughts on the current state of motorsport and outline future prospects and plans.
On Saturday September 19, on the occasion of the traditional photo on the track with all the participants scheduled for 1.00pm. the “Fernando Minardi Memorial Award” will be presented.
There will be no lack of traditional entertainment inside the paddock, with professional simulators, models, the Motor Memorabilia, LEGO® exhibitions and many activities dedicated to fans and families.

Already available on TicketOne are the tickets to see the tenth edition of the Historic Minardi Day, with the chance to choose between daily tickets and weekend passes valid for the whole event. Also confirmed for 2026, in limited numbers, is the VIP formula, reserved for people 16 years and over, which will allow guests to experience the event from a privileged position thanks to access to Pit-Lane and a private area with a terrace overlooking the track. Among the major new attractions of the tenth anniversary edition will be the debut of the new Experience package also available exclusively on TicketOne and designed for participants 16 years and over. This is an even more exclusive experience reserved for fans who wish to experience the Historic Minardi Day as protagonists, with privileged access to the fourth-floor Terrace (Tower) Lounge, access to the Podium for the group photo, premium content, and dedicated services. For those dreaming of taking to the track in their own car, a limited number of Parade Tickets is available which include entry for the Sunday, parking inside the Circuit and the chance to take part, at about 6.00pm, in the final celebratory lap behind the Safety Car, alongside the other registered cars.
With the main categories already full, and the last places available for the other classes, the Historic Minardi Day is getting ready to celebrate it tenth anniversary with record numbers and content. It will be a weekend in which the past, present and future of motorsport will come back to meet at the place which, more than any other, represents passion for racing.
All the information about registration, the programme and the entertainments are available on our official pages.



