Tonconogy Win the 1000 Miglia 2026. Strong Presence of Cars Counted among the Automotive Masterpieces
June 14, 2026
Brescia, June 13, 2026 – Juan and Margarita Tonconogy have won the 1000 Miglia 2026. At the wheel of their magnificent 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Spider Zagato, the Argentine crew successfully defended their lead from the attacks of their closest rivals, confirming their exceptional precision on the pressure-switch trials all the way to the finish line in Brescia.
For Juan Tonconogy, this is the fourth personal victory in the Freccia Rossa, following his triumphs in 2013, 2016 and 2018, but the first ever achieved together with his sister Margarita. It is a historic result that brings to an end the remarkable winning streak of Andrea Vesco, the absolute dominator of the previous six consecutive editions, from 2020 to 2025.
Second place went to the Brescia crew Andrea Vesco and Fabio Salvinelli, driving a 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Spider Zagato, protagonists of a close and compelling challenge. Third overall were Lorenzo and Mario Turelli, consistently solid and precise at the wheel of their 1929 O.M. 665 S MM Superba.
There were no surprises in the Coppa delle Dame, which once again went to Silvia Marini, co-driven by Francesca Ruggeri in a 1947 Cisitalia 202 S MM Spider.
In the Ferrari Tribute 1000 Miglia, victory went to Vittorino Battaglia and Giordano Mozzi in a 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider, while the Gran Turismo Experience was won by Shimitzu Ryotaro and Jari-Matti Latvala.
Starting from Brescia, the convoy of more than 430 crews inaugurated a new route, crossing Val Trompia and Val Gobbia for the first time. A Stamp Check at the Beretta headquarters marked the company’s 500th anniversary. And, after covering almost 2,000 kilometres of spectacular roads, the 99th edition of the 1000 Miglia has thus come to an end.
Significant once again this year was the presence of automobiles counted among the Automotive Masterpieces, representing almost 10% of the cars entered in the race.
One of the most meaningful moments of the 2026 1000 Miglia’s passage through Rome took place on Via Veneto, where Prisca Taruffi paid tribute to the memory of her father, Piero Taruffi, by wearing his original racing helmet and symbolically presenting it to American collector John Houghtaling, owner of the 1955 Ferrari 735 LM, chassis 0546 LM, highlighted by the historical research carried out by Automotive Masterpieces.
The focus now turns to 2027, the year of the Centenary. The race will return to its traditional late-May calendar slot, during the week from May 22 to 29, for an edition ready to offer new surprises while preserving the powerful emotions that have always defined the 1000 Miglia.
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- Prisca Taruffi
Cars
1955 Ferrari 735 LM
- Coachbuilder: Carrozzeria Scaglietti
- Chassis n°: 0546 LM
- Engine n°: 0546 LM
One of four Ferrari Inline-6 built. 1955 Giro di Sicilia winner and Mille Miglia with Taruffi, 24 Heures du Mans with Trintignant. Numerous podium in SCCA races.
Private collection
1955 Ferrari 750 monza
- Coachbuilder: Carrozzeria Scaglietti
- Chassis n°: 0530 M
- Engine n°: 0530 M
Ex-Baron Chiaramonte Bordonaro, raced from 1955 to 1957. Multiple hillclimb wins, 6th in class at Giro di Sicilia, Mugello podium. Later of Carlo Leto di Priolo.
Private collection
1954 Ferrari 750 monza
- Coachbuilder: Carrozzeria Scaglietti
- Chassis n°: 0498/M
- Engine n°: 84 MZ
Strong debut at 55 Sebring for Chinetti with Taruffi, victories with young Phil Hill, legendary episode with Carrol Shelby at Mansfield. Long US racing history.
Private collection
1947 Fiat Stanguellini 1100 Berlinetta Special
- Coachbuilder: Bertone
- Chassis n°: 290996
- Engine n°: 324347
Built by Stanguellini with a Bertone body designed by Luigi Fabio Rapi. It ran the Coppa Intereuropa in 1951 and its engine was tuned-up by Giannini in 1954.
Private collection
1947 Cisitalia 202 Spyder Mille Miglia
- Coachbuilder: Carrozzeria Garella
- Chassis n°: 002S
- Engine n°: 029
Not yet a "Nuvolari", this chassis is a one-off and all-steel prototype for the 202 Spyder; it ranked 4th OA in 1947 Mille Miglia. Pictured in official brochure.
Private collection