The Valley of the Supercars

There’s an area of northern Italy that has achieved mythical status among car lovers. Throughout Motor Valley, iconic builders have sculpted motorized pieces of art for over a century. In September, guests on Road & Track’s “Maranello a Monza” trip experienced everything the region has to offer, culminating in the Italian Grand Prix.

First stops: the Museo Ferrari and Enzo Ferrari Museum, where we relived the Prancing Horse’s Formula 1 exploits. Punctuated by decadent regional fare, the following days featured visits to the Pagani factory, the Lamborghini family museum, the Lambo factory, the Panini Collection, the Maserati factory, and the Stanguellini Collection, where we ogled an assemblage of vintage racing and street vehicles.

On the way to Milan, guests toured the restored castle of Antica Corte Pallavicina and its cellars, where artisanal meats are cured. Visits to the Alfa Romeo Museum and the Museo Fratelli Cozzi, one of the finest collections of Alfas on the planet, were followed by a personalized tour of the Zagato Design Studio.

Finally, race day arrived. We marched together toward Monza, wondering whether Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz would bring victory to their historic home track. While Red Bull’s Max Verstappen’s run of wins could not be stopped, our spirits remained high as the group gathered for a final exquisite meal. We eagerly exchanged memories from the week’s adventures and promises of future meetings, whether back in Italy or on one of R&T’s other upcoming Experiences.

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