Miglionico dominates Ruoti hillclimb after six-year return

The Ruoti hillclimb, held on the winding roads of the former Appian Way near Potenza in southern Italy, made its comeback after a six-year absence with 78 competitors and strong local support. Saverio Miglionico, the 2017 Italian champion, secured a commanding victory aboard an Osella PA21 Honda, counting towards the Italian Cup (4th zone ACI SPORT) and the 23rd CPB Challenge. Miglionico's first-run time of 2'22.61 over the 2,995-metre course proved decisive, allowing him to build an unbeatable margin despite minor errors in subsequent passes.

The battle for the remaining podium places proved tighter. Giovanni Cutro claimed second place in a GMN kart cross with a best lap of 2'33.76, while Alessandro Lovallo rounded out the top three in a Radical SR4 Suzuki (2'34.76). Antonio Tizzani finished fourth overall and first in the E2 SS category aboard a Gloria B5 Suzuki. The results saw representation across multiple vehicle classes, including silhouette cars, production-based machines, and classic two-cylinder vehicles.

In the touring car category, Tommaso Paradiso dominated the field with his Mercedes SLK Compressor, leading fifteen entries in that class. The event also featured three female competitors, including Italian Formula Challenge 2025 champion Paola Pepe in a Citroën VTS, and Desiré Marino, who secured her first victory in an Autobianchi A112. The event was organised by Basilicata Motorsport with support from Ruoti's municipal administration.