Fagioli Hillclimb expands with Arena Paddock fan experience

The 61st Trofeo Luigi Fagioli, Italy's opening round of the national hillclimb championship, will introduce a new spectator-focused initiative in 2026. The Arena Paddock, a dedicated fan zone spanning the Roman Theatre car park in Gubbio, will run throughout the three-day event (21–23 August) and transform the paddock experience with live entertainment, food vendors, simulators, and direct access to drivers and teams.

The venue will host multiple themed events, beginning Friday 21 August with a presentation by champion driver Simone Faggioli and his team, who will share behind-the-scenes footage and stories from their recent Pikes Peak International Hill Climb campaign, featuring the Nova Proto NP01 ATM. Saturday 22 August brings the 2nd Trofeo Meet Street, a tuning car gathering expected to draw around 70 modified vehicles from across Italy. On race day (Sunday 23 August), a large screen will broadcast the hillclimb live via ACI Sport TV, while the inaugural motorcycle rally "Il Trofeo Fagioli si mette in… moto" debuts with over 100 two-wheeled entries.

The Arena Paddock, developed in partnership with Buffalo Beer, will feature live music, DJ sets, racing simulators, and a main stage. After the official podium ceremony at Madonna della Cima, the top three finishers will return to the paddock stage to celebrate with spectators. Entry for the hillclimb—valid across the Italian Supersalita championship, CIVM North and South divisions, the national two-cylinder class, Assominicar Challenge, and the Città di Gubbio historic car cup—closes 23:59 on 17 August. The full 2026 edition will be officially presented on 20 August at Palazzo Pretorio.