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The 33rd Rally Alto Appennino Bolognese (RAAB) will take place on 12–13 September, serving as the final round of the Zone 6 Rally Cup and determining which crews will qualify for the national final in Lucca in November. Organised by MaremmaCorse 2.0 with support from the Bologna Automobile Club and local authorities, the event will run across the Apennine roads near Castiglione dei Pepoli. Entry closes on 7 September. The rally features ten special stages totalling 63.7 kilometres of timed running within an overall route of 272.2 kilometres. The opening stage, "Castiglione dei Pepoli" (1.6 km), is a short opener combining flat terrain with a gentle climb. The "Valserena" stage (6.33 km) is repeated three times and is described as one of the most selective, mixing flat forest sections with demanding descents and tight corners. "Sparvo" (7.0 km, run three times) demands precision and concentration, featuring a mid-stage jump. The "Traserra" stage (7.37 km, run three times) is a historic route combining narrow, uneven sections through hamlets with faster passages and undulations. Modern rally cars will compete alongside historic vehicles and classic cars (produced 1991–2000 under international regulations). The event has a distinguished history; past winners include Tosi, who won last year in a Skoda Fabia RS Rally2, alongside names such as Bandieri, Battaglin, Fontana, and Sossella. Action begins on Saturday 12 September at 18:01 from Castiglione dei Pepoli – La Torretta, with overnight reordering in Piazza del Mercato. Sunday's restart is scheduled for 07:30, with the finish in Piazza della Libertà from 17:00. Two service parks will operate at Roncobilaccio.

The Automobile Club Trapani has expanded its offering at the Monte Erice hillclimb by introducing a food and wine showcase alongside the racing action. The event, scheduled for 4–6 September, will host the "Villaggio del Gusto" (Taste Village) in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele on Friday 4 September during technical and sporting scrutineering. The hillclimb counts towards three Italian championships: the Italian Historic Speed Climbing Championship (CIVSA), the Italian Mountain Speed Championship (CIVM), and the Italian Classic Car Speed Championship (CIVSAC). The food village concept, previously launched at the Rally Valle del Belice in July, aims to blend motorsport with local gastronomy and cultural promotion. Local producers will showcase regional specialities throughout Friday, with the Sicily Food Belìce Valley cooperative—led by Valentina Blunda—presenting olive oil and extra virgin oil products from the area. According to Giovanni Pellegrino, president of Automobile Club Trapani, the initiative reflects a commitment to using motorsport events as a platform for broader territorial development. "Events of this calibre should serve as an integrated showcase, combining sporting passion with economic and cultural value for the Trapani region," Pellegrino stated. Technical checks and village setup will commence early on Friday 4 September, marking the official start of race weekend.

Drivers representing Automobile Club Salerno achieved multiple podium finishes at the 61st Trofeo Luigi Fagioli hillclimb in Gubbio, a round of the Italian National Speed Championship, while also competing internationally in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup at Zandvoort. Salvatore Tortora secured first place in the RSCup group at Gubbio, piloting a Peugeot 308 RC for Scuderia Ateneo Motorsport and contending for the overall and RSTC2 class honours. Valerio Magliano won the E1 1600 class in a Peugeot 106, while Salvatore's brother Alessandro Tortora finished second in the E1 group, also driving a turbocharged Peugeot 106 with a nearly identical time to his sibling. Other notable results included Sebastiano Castellano taking third in the E2SC 2000 class with a Nova Proto NP 01-02, and Francesco Urti securing third in the TCR group with a Hyundai i30 TCR. Kadija Mourtaji, making her debut in a Ferrari 296 Challenge, finished fourth in the GT group and GTSC Division I. In the Racing Start Plus category, Francesco D'Amore claimed seventh in group and sixth in the RSP1.6 class with a Peugeot 106. On the international stage, Aldo Festante competed in the penultimate round of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup 2026 at Zandvoort. Driving the Porsche 911 Cup #28 for Target Competition, Festante qualified 19th after traffic disrupted his lap, finished 17th in Race 1, and mounted a comeback in Race 2 to secure 15th place and score championship points.

The 32nd GHD Ilirska Bistrica hillclimb in Slovenia this Sunday could prove decisive in the 2026 European Mountain Championship prototype category, with O'Play entering the competition in Group P3 for the first time this season. The driver, piloting a Nova Proto NP03 fielded by CR Corse with an Aprilia naturally-aspirated 1100cc engine, had previously competed in Group P2 due to inconsistent grid sizes in P3, accepting a significant power disadvantage of around 200 horsepower against direct rivals. With both prototype groups now confirmed for the Ilirska Bistrica event, O'Play will face direct competition from Austrian drivers Christian and Sigrid Eva Ferstl in their Tatuus Master S2000 machines, as well as Marietto Nalon in a Dallara Nissan Formula. The 5010-metre course features a 206-metre elevation gain and average gradient of 4.2 per cent, divided into three distinct sections: a fast opening stretch to the first hairpin, a sequence of medium-speed curves and four consecutive hairpins, and a final acceleration zone. The layout demands precise line work and careful management of track edges throughout. O'Play claimed the Category 1 (closed cars) continental title at Ilirska Bistrica last year. This season's Category 2 competition remains wide open, with the outcome far from certain heading into the penultimate round of the championship.

The 44th edition of the Coppa Sila hillclimb will take place from 28–30 August on the technical SP 256 route in Calabria, organised by the Automobile Club Cosenza. The event counts towards the 12th round of the Italian Mountain Speed Championship South and the Italian Twin-Cylinder Championship, and will be held over a 9.5 km course featuring 561 metres of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.84%. The competition carries the Trofeo Domenico Scola, named after the legendary Calabrian hillclimb driver, reinforcing the event's deep roots in the region's motorsport heritage. Among the notable entries is actor and racing driver Ettore Bassi, who will pilot a Nova Proto NP03 Aprilia in the Supersalita class as he continues to develop his hillclimb skills. Samuele Cassibba, winner of the last two editions, returns to the Sila course driving a Nova Proto NP01 for Scuderia Ateneo Motorsport. Other prominent competitors include Francesco Leogrande in an Osella PA 4C, Antonio Lavieri with a Dallara F302, and Francesco Ferragina in an Elia Avrio ST09 EVO. In the GT category, Gabry Driver will contest in a Ferrari 458 GT Cup, while Gabriele Mauro enters a Porsche 911 GT3. The entry list spans multiple categories including Racing Start classes, Group N, historic vehicles, and the Italian Twin-Cylinder Championship, which will feature eleven cars competing in classes such as the Fiat 500 and Fiat 126. The weekend will open officially on Sunday morning with the Italian national anthem performed by soprano Viria Vitarocca Cavallino.

The tenth edition of the Historic Minardi Day will take place on 19–20 September at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, drawing over 600 vehicles and thousands of enthusiasts for a weekend dedicated to motorsport history and passion. Organised by the Minardi family in collaboration with Formula Imola, the event will combine on-track activities, legendary machinery, driver encounters, cultural programming and entertainment. The centrepiece remains the exhibition of historic Formula 1 cars spanning multiple eras, from a 1971 Ferrari 312 B2 through to a 2011 Williams FW33 previously driven by Rubens Barrichello. The grid will include a Shadow DN1 ex-Graham Hill (1973), Lotus 72 E5 (1974), Tyrrell P34/1 and P34/2 (1976–77), March Beta F1 761 (1976), Arrows A1B ex-Riccardo Patrese (1978), Merzario F1A3 (1979), Wolf Ford WR7 (1979), Ferrari 312 T5 (1980), Shadow DN12 (1980), Osella FA1 E Alfa Romeo (1983), Ferrari 126 C4 (1984), Osella-Alfa Romeo FA1G (1986), Arrows A10 (1987), Minardi M189 (1989), Monteverdi F1 (1990), Arrows A11B (1990), Ferrari 642 and 643 (1991), Andrea Moda Formula S921 (1992), Ferrari F92A (1992), Fondmetal GR01 (1992), Ferrari 412 T1 (1994) and Minardi PS04B (2005). Additional attractions include a 1970 Lotus 70 F5000 and a full-scale McLaren MP4/15 replica built by its owner with McLaren's approval and signed by Mika Häkkinen. Formula 2 and Formula 3 machinery will also feature prominently, alongside prototypes including Alpine A450B, Ligier LMP3 JSP320, Lola T70 MK3B and Ginetta LMP2. Historic GT cars will be represented by entries including a 1958 Jaguar Knobbly, Jaguar E-Type Lightweight variants and numerous Lancia Delta models. Scuderia del Portello Alfa Romeo will bring nine cars from its Museo Dinamico, including Alfa Romeo TZ Le Mans Classic (1964), GTAM (1970), 2000 GT Veloce (1972) and Formula Boxer variants (1987–88). Hypercars from Pagani, Lamborghini, Dallara and Praga will also be present, alongside Mazda MX-5 entries and machinery from Lotus Italia and Abarth clubs. The Checco Costa Museum will host a dedicated exhibition space featuring five Formula 1 cars, an exclusive photographic retrospective of the event's ten-year history, and a programme of author talks, book presentations and awards throughout the weekend. Confirmed speakers include Diego Alverà, Umberto Zapelloni, Bruno Giacomelli, Veronica Vesco and Sergio Remondino. Gian Carlo Minardi will meet press and enthusiasts on Sunday 20 September from 12:00–12:45. A separate Ayrton Senna Italia tribute will occupy the Sala Ayrton Senna da Silva with free admission, featuring encounters with motorsport figures and a display on Minardi Team history. Tickets are available via TicketOne for single days or weekend passes. Two new offerings debut this year: an Experience package offering privileged Lounge access, podium photo opportunity and pit-lane entry (16+ only); and a Parade ticket allowing participants to drive their own car on track on Sunday 20 September around 18:00 behind the Safety Car, with family members permitted subject to vehicle homologation limits. The Paddock area will feature professional simulators, model displays, LEGO exhibition, merchandise and children's entertainment.

The 61st Trofeo Luigi Fagioli hillclimb will serve as the opening round of the 2026 Italian Hillclimb Championship, with 258 drivers confirmed for the event in Gubbio, Umbria. The weekend will determine multiple national titles and will be broadcast live on ACI Sport TV. The event has been presented with a focus on spectator experience and community engagement, featuring special guests, paddock facilities, and supporting activities alongside the competitive racing. The hillclimb takes place over the traditional 4.15-kilometre course from Gubbio to Madonna della Cima, which passes through the Gola del Bottaccione geological site. The route has been resurfaced in several sections and upgraded with improved safety measures and spectator facilities. Official practice runs are scheduled for Saturday 22 August from 09:30, with two timed runs. The competitive races take place on Sunday 23 August, also starting at 09:30, with results determining the Trofeo Fagioli winner and Italian championship points. A new Arena Paddock facility has been created in the Roman Theatre area, open to the public throughout the event from Friday 21 August. The space will host food vendors, music, simulators, and special events. Saturday evening features a presentation by champion driver Simone Faggioli discussing his Pikes Peak experience, while a parade of road-going supercars will run on both Saturday and Sunday. Sunday also includes a motorcycle gathering and a street car meet. Live coverage will be available on a large screen in the paddock and via ACI Sport TV (Sky channel 228, TivùSat channel 52, and online at acisport.tv and Facebook). Free shuttle buses will operate from central Gubbio to the course on both race days. The event concludes with an exhibition on the Trofeo's 60-year history at the Galleria della Porta, running from 12 August.

The Trapani Automobile Club has secured a live streaming agreement for the Monte Erice hillclimb, scheduled for 4–6 September 2026. The event will be broadcast in full across social media platforms, with production and management handled by BSL Media of San Giovanni la Punta. The hillclimb counts towards three Italian national championships: the Italian Historic Speed Climbing Championship (CIVSA), the Italian Mountain Speed Championship (CIVM), and the Italian Classic Speed Climbing Championship (CIVSAC). The decision to provide comprehensive live coverage reflects the Trapani club's commitment to reaching competitors, teams, and enthusiasts beyond the circuit itself. Giovanni Pellegrino, president of the Trapani Automobile Club, stated that the agreement ensures Monte Erice receives the media visibility befitting a competition of its calibre. "We want no enthusiast, no matter how far from Erice, to miss a single moment of the race," he said. "We're bringing the emotion of those hairpins directly to screens everywhere." Monte Erice remains one of Italy's most technically demanding and historically significant hillclimbs, with its narrow ribbon of asphalt winding between rock and sea. The 2026 edition will amplify its reach well beyond the traditional trackside audience.

GT Racing will field nine entries at the 61st Trofeo Luigi Fagioli, a prestigious round of the Italian Supersalita Championship held in Gubbio. The team aims to challenge across multiple categories with a mix of experienced drivers and newcomers to the squad. Gabry Driver, currently leading the GT Cup classification in the Supersalita series, will pilot a Ferrari 458 Challenge in pursuit of a top result to extend his championship advantage. Alex Picchi, competing under the Gretaracing banner, returns to the Gubbio event in a Peugeot 308 TCR, while Selina Prantl contests the TCR-DSG class seeking to move up the category standings. Francesco Savoia, also Gretaracing-affiliated, will campaign a Peugeot 308 in the RS Cup category on a circuit where he has previously performed well. Kristian Fiorucci, a local driver from Scuderia Automobilistica Città di Gubbio, makes his GT Racing debut in a second Peugeot 308 Cup at his home event. Alessio De Luca of Cosenza Corse steps into a Mini JCW RS Cup entry after recent outings in a Renault 5 GTT. Vanni Tagliente continues in RS Plus following recent strong performances, while Salvo Mondino (Cosenza Corse) targets victory in RS 2.0 TB as a potential championship turning point. Filippo Braccioli, another local entry from Scuderia Automobilistica Città di Gubbio, completes the lineup in a Mini JCW Racing Start. The Trofeo Luigi Fagioli, often referred to as the "Monte Carlo of hillclimbs," takes place on the roads around Gubbio in Umbria.

Gaetani Racing will compete in the 61st edition of the Trofeo Luigi Fagioli, a hillclimb event taking place near Gubbio in Umbria next weekend. The race serves as the sixth round of the Italian SuperSalita Championship and counts as the first of two crucial season finals. The team will field a Ferrari 458 Challenge Evo, recently returned to the squad following a previous incident. Driver Rosario Iaquinta will pilot the car in the GT Cup category. The hillclimb's location in the medieval town of Gubbio holds particular significance for the team. Technical and sporting checks begin on Friday 21 August. Two reconnaissance runs are scheduled for Saturday 22 August from 09:30, with official practice and racing on Sunday 23 August starting at 09:00.

The 61st Trofeo Luigi Fagioli, scheduled for 21–23 August in Gubbio, Umbria, will serve as the sixth and penultimate round of the Italian Supersalita Championship with a heightened 1.5× points coefficient. The event, organised by the Comitato Eugubino Corse Automobilistiche and nicknamed the "Montecarlo of Hillclimbs" for its exclusive setting and extensive supporting programme, will also count towards the Italian Mountain Speed Championship (north and south divisions) and the national "Two-Cylinder" title. The hillclimb covers 4.15 kilometres along the SR 298 between Gubbio and Madonna della Cima, climbing 270 metres at an average gradient of 6.5%. Reconnaissance runs are scheduled for Saturday 22 August at 09:30, with the first timed ascent beginning at 09:00 on Sunday. A total of 258 entries have been received. Technical and sporting checks run Friday 21 August from 09:30 to 18:00, followed by a drivers' briefing at 18:45 with race director Fabrizio Fondacci. The championship battle in the top class remains tight: Simone Faggioli (Nova Proto NP 01) leads after his Rieti victory, but Stefano Di Fulvio (Nova Proto NP01 turbo) trails by only nine points. Mirko Torsellini (Norma M20 Fc) has impressed with recent form, while Luigi Fazzino (Osella PA 30) and Achille Lombardi (Osella PA 30) continue to press. Other contenders include Franco Caruso, Samuele Cassibba, Sebastien Petit, and Fabien Bouduban, all aboard Nova Proto machinery. In the E2SC Motori Moto category, 23-year-old Andrea Di Caro (Nova Proto NP 03 Aprilia, Team Faggioli) arrives unbeaten across 16 races with five course records from five 2026 outings and two national titles. The GT group features strong entries including Lucio Peruggini (Ferrari 296, Best Lap) leading Division 1, Sebastiano Frijo (Lamborghini Huracán) heading Division 2, and Piero Nappi (Porsche 992) contending in Division 3. The event will be broadcast live on ACI Sport TV, Sky channel 228, and Tivùsat channel 52.

Lucio Peruggini will contest the 61st Trofeo Luigi Fagioli hillclimb in Gubbio this weekend as part of the Italian Mountain Speed Championship (CIVM). The Apulian driver arrives at the Umbrian event on strong form, having recently secured a category victory at the Rieti–Terminillo hillclimb and a double triumph in the Italian GT Sprint Championship at Mugello circuit. Peruggini will pilot his Ferrari 296 Challenge, the car with which he has demonstrated consistent pace throughout the season. The Gubbio course is known for its technical and demanding layout, and Peruggini will be aiming to extend his winning streak at the challenging hillclimb venue.