The 1000 Miglia has never been a simple car show on wheels, and Maserati's 2026 entry makes that point with considerable force. Running from June 9 to 13 along the classic Brescia-Rome-Brescia route, the 44th edition of the famous regularity race brings together more than 400 historic automobiles from 29 countries across approximately 1,180 miles of Italian roads.
Maserati arrives with one of the most significant entries in the field: a 1953 A6 GCS/53, chassis 2043, the car that competed across five consecutive editions of the original speed race from 1953 to 1957, including the final one, making it likely the Maserati with the most appearances in the competition's history.
Behind the wheel will be owner Igor Zanisi and his daughter Lara, whose participation carries historical weight. The pairing honors Maria Teresa de Filippis on the centenary of her birth. De Filippis, a close friend of Zanisi and a defining figure in Maserati's history, became the first woman to qualify for and compete in a Formula 1 Grand Prix when she lined up for the 1958 Belgian Grand Prix at the wheel of a Maserati 250F. The A6 GCS/53 is currently undergoing Certification of Authenticity through Maserati Classiche, the official program dedicated to the Italian marque’s historic heritage.
The A6 GCS/53, also known as the Sport 2000, was driven during its racing career by Luigi Musso, among others, and represents one of the longest active racing histories of any car from its era. Four current Maserati models, GranTurismo, GranTurismo Trofeo, GranCabrio, and GranCabrio Trofeo, will accompany the race car along the route as support vehicles. As seen last year, each will feature exclusive liveries inspired by historic Maserati models, including the Tipo 26, A6 1500, 250F, and 3500 GT.
The 2026 entry falls within 100 Years of the Trident, marking a century since Alfieri Maserati won his class at the original race in 1926. That the brand returns to the same roads a hundred years later with one of its most historically documented race cars, driven by a crew paying tribute to one of motorsport's most significant but under-celebrated figures, gives this entry a weight that few others in the 2026 field can match.
It is also worth noting that 1000 Miglia itself has grown well beyond its Italian origins. The event now extends its reach through international experience editions that bring the spirit of the Brescia-Rome-Brescia route to new audiences and territories, including the United States, China, Greece, Austria, and the United Arab Emirates.
duPont REGISTRY was present at the opening day of the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE 2025 in early December last year, a regional edition that demonstrated how effectively the race's combination of historic machinery, competitive spirit, and Italian road culture translates beyond Europe.
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