May 11, 2026: This year, the Terre di Canossa Rally once again enchanted participants and spectators alike with its mix of breathtaking landscapes, history, and elegance. Over the course of three exciting days, the Supertourist Regularity event, listed on the calendar of the Italian motorsport federation ACI Sport, journeyed across some of the most beautiful roads between Tuscany and Liguria, offering crews and viewers a unique experience.
From the lush woods of the Garfagnana to the UNESCO heritage sites of the Cinque Terre, from the marble of Carrara Road to the Pinocchio Park, and passing through the historic cities of Lucca, Pisa, and Montecatini Terme, the 2026 route, starting daily from Forte dei Marmi, presented extraordinary vistas that even experienced participants found awe-inspiring.
The convivial Sunday lunch at the Canniccia Motor Club in Forte dei Marmi marked the curtain fall on this successful edition. The final awards ceremony celebrated the winners in every category:
Historic Cars:
- Crew 15 – Gustavo Galfione and Maria Cristina Sueyras on a 1954 Triumph TR 2
- Crew 18 – Juan Franco Angelicola and Carolina Beatriz Laurenti on a 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
- Crew 24 – Cornis Filius and Maria Filius Van Straalen on a 1955 Fiat 1100/103
- Crew 2 – Lucilla Sartori and Cristina Biagi on a 1937 BMW 328
- Crew 59 – Stephan Wagner and Gianna Theofilidou on a 1980 Ferrari 308 GTB
Top Finishers by Nation:
- Austria: Crew 59 – Stephan Wagner and Gianna Theofilidou on a 1980 Ferrari 308 GTB
- Argentina: Crew 15 – Gustavo Galfione and Maria Cristina Sueyras on a 1954 Triumph TR 2
- Belgium: Crew 21 – Guy Dubois and Magda Van Houdt on a 1961 Volvo P1800
- France: Crew 36 – Guy Le Bars and Cendrine Le Bars on a 1971 Fiat Dino Spider 2400
- Germany: Crew 11 – Markus Himmels and Ilze Helmink on a 1959 AC ACE Bristol
- Netherlands: Crew 24 – Cornis Filius and Maria Filius Van Straalen on a 1955 Fiat 1100/103
- Switzerland: Crew 47 – Jacqueline Breguet and Paulo De Moura on a 1969 Opel GT 1900
- United Kingdom: Crew 19 – Ilaria Del Beato and Robert Hayes on a 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
- USA: Crew 20 – David Atcherley and Lisa Atcherley on a 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
Special Awards:
- Pre-War Car Winner: Crew 2 – Lucilla Sartori and Cristina Biagi on a 1937 BMW 328
- Ladies Cup Winner: Crew 2 – Lucilla Sartori and Cristina Biagi on a 1937 BMW 328
- 1st Team: Squadra Tartaruga Argentina
- RM Sotheby’s Special Prize: Crew 4 – Kenneth Marlin and Jacqueline Barnathan on a 1952 Ferrari 225 S
Modern Cars:
- Crew 65 – Paul Ugo and Sophia Cooke on a 2022 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
- Crew 66 – Giorgio Tenucci and Isabella Guida on a 2020 Abarth 595
- Crew 64 – Mirco Landi and Francesca Vita on a 2003 Mercedes-Benz 230
The third-day Ability challenge was won with an impressive perfect score of 18 out of 18 by Crew 16, composed of Fernando Montefiore and Rosario Majdalani, driving a 1954 Triumph TR 3.
“The Terre di Canossa Rally is an event that goes beyond the mere concept of competition,” said Luigi Orlandini, Chairman and CEO of Canossa. “It is a celebration of beauty, history, and passion for automobiles. We are proud to have created an experience that blends the charm of vintage cars with the magnificence of the Italian landscapes. Given its international character, this event is also an extraordinary way for promoting the regions it traverses, and this year, we felt this even more, thanks to the many compliments received from our participants. We are already looking forward to the 2027 edition.”
Terre di Canossa Rally 2026 benefitted from the collaboration with RM Sotheby’s as Presenting Sponsor and Goodwool as Business Partner.
