The Great Automotive Festival at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza
The fifth edition of MIMO Milano Monza Motor Show took place from 26 to 28 June 2026 at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, welcoming more than 30,000 visitors over three days with free admission.
The Temple of Speed hosted a weekend dedicated to automotive passion, featuring supercars, hypercars, on-track parades, Drift Shows, test drives, motorsport competitions and experiences focused on the future of mobility.
Across the paddocks and pit garages, visitors discovered the latest innovations from leading automotive brands, admired exclusive vehicles and enjoyed one of the most anticipated automotive events of the year.
What MIMO 2026 Offered
The Supercar Paddock
Paddock 1 hosted the exhibition area dedicated to supercars, hypercars and some of the most exclusive vehicles in the international automotive world.
Visitors admired iconic models and exclusive premieres presented by collectors, performance specialists and automotive companies, alongside an outstanding selection of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Aston Martin, McLaren, Lotus, Dallara and many other prestigious brands.
Highlights included:
- ARES Atelier with the ARES S1, Bullet motorcycle, ARES Defender, ARES Wami and ARES Panther;
- BRS Motorsport with the Lamborghini Revuelto, McLaren 720S, Ferrari SF90 XX and Porsche 992 GT3 RS;
- Giamaro Automobili with the Giamaro Krafla hypercar;
- SGT Automobili with the World Premiere of the 55-SGT;
- 777 Collection with the BMW Skytop, Dallara Stradale, Ferrari 296 Challenge and Toyota Supra A90 Final Edition.
Automotive Brands Driving Innovation
The pit garages featured some of the leading names in the international automotive industry.
Chery, ICAUR, Lepas, OMODA and JAECOO showcased the Chery Tiggo 8, Chery Tiggo 9, ICAUR V27, Lepas L8 and Lepas L6.
Tesla displayed the Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck and the Optimus humanoid robot.
Changan presented its Deepal range, including the Deepal S05 BEV, Deepal S07 BEV and the new Deepal S05 Ultra Hybrid.
Mercedes-Benz by Merbag showcased the GLC EQ 400, GLB EQ 250+, CLA EQ 250+ and A-Class 180d.
Test Drives
Throughout the event, visitors had the opportunity to experience the latest automotive innovations first-hand on two dedicated test drive routes, both inside and outside the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
The available models included:
- OMODA 5, OMODA 7 and OMODA 9;
- JAECOO 5, JAECOO 7 and JAECOO 8;
- Tesla Model 3 and Model Y;
- Changan Deepal S05 and Deepal S07;
- Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ 400, GLB EQ 250+, CLA EQ 250+ and A-Class 180d.
Track Days
The Track Days, organised by MIMO and Track4Fun, gave supercar and sports car owners the opportunity to experience the Formula 1 circuit of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza behind the wheel of their own vehicles.
The sessions attracted strong participation throughout the weekend, while spectators enjoyed the action from the grandstands.
Parades and On-Track Spectacle
The Autodromo Nazionale Monza came alive with dynamic activities, exhibitions and spectacular parades.
The MIMO Opening Parade officially launched the event with two laps of the Formula 1 circuit, while the daily Supercar Parade featured more than 200 supercars driving on the Grand Prix track and the legendary High-Speed Banking.
Drift Shows
The Drift Shows thrilled spectators with spectacular performances on the main straight, where professional drivers showcased precision driving, smoke-filled drifts and breathtaking car control.
GT3isti Challenge and Lotus Speed Cup
The final day of MIMO featured the event's first official motorsport competitions.
The GT3isti Challenge and the Lotus Speed Cup, both held under the Time Attack format, delivered an exciting day of racing featuring Porsche GT models, Lotus Elise and Exige, alongside numerous GT racing cars.
In the GT Open class, victory went to Edoardo Pavia of Team Marzialetti, driving a Ferrari 296 Challenge. He set the fastest lap of the entire weekend with a time of 1:50.004. Finishing behind him was a Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo, which recorded the second-fastest time of the day at 1:52.072.
The GT3isti Challenge, a competition reserved exclusively for Porsche models, was won overall by Luigi Peroni in a Porsche 992 Cup, who stopped the clock at 1:52.277. In the road car category, Andrea Marchi claimed victory in a Porsche 992 GT3 RS with a lap time of 1:55.053.
The Lotus Speed Cup was dominated by Mauro Episa, driving his Lotus Exige 430 V6, who recorded the fastest lap with a time of 2:05.375.
Electric Area by Plenitude
The Electric Area by Plenitude became the event's hub for electric mobility.
Visitors explored charging solutions, experienced immersive activities and took part in test drives showcasing the latest electric vehicles.
Simulators, Technology and Safety
RECARO Automotive presented its professional driving simulator, CYBEX offered demonstrations dedicated to child car safety, while the Italian Air Force and the Italian Army engaged visitors with flight simulators, military vehicles and interactive experiences.
The Automotive Community
MIMO once again brought together clubs, communities and automotive enthusiasts from across Italy.
Among the featured participants were GT-QUEENS, Aston Martin Passion and Team MRNC12 Racing with Ferrari, which displayed its Ferrari 296 Challenge and gave visitors an insight into the world of professional motorsport.
Food, Entertainment and Music
Throughout the event, Hard Rock Cafe Milan enhanced the MIMO experience with live DJ sets, food experiences, exclusive co-branded merchandise and entertainment, creating the perfect atmosphere between the pit garages, paddocks and hospitality areas.
