2026 24H Series Michelin 12H Mugello, Italy | Automotive Experience
Endurance Racing
2026 24H Series Michelin 12H Mugello, Italy
Scarperia e San Piero, Florence, Tuscany, Italy2026-03-20 to 2026-03-22
About This Event
A 12-hour endurance race on the 5.245km Mugello Circuit, held since 2014 as the European season opener for the Michelin 24H Series. GT3, GT4, sports cars and touring cars compete in a split format — six hours on Saturday, overnight parc fermé, then six hours on Sunday. The circuit climbs through 41 metres of elevation in the Tuscan hills, with a 1.1km main straight flowing into sweeping corners that rise and fall behind the pits.
What to Expect
European season opener for the FIA-accredited Michelin 24H Series endurance championship
Split format: six hours Saturday, overnight parc fermé, six hours Sunday
GT3, GT4, sports cars and touring cars compete across multiple classes
1.1km main straight spills into rising right-hander where cars commit hard
Open paddock access lets you watch team setup between Saturday and Sunday running
41 metres of elevation change through sweeping corners behind the pits
Best Way to Experience It
General admission permits trackside movement around the 5.2km circuit perimeter including vantage points along the fast hillside section
Split format creates two distinct racing days — Saturday running shows early pace, Sunday restart tests overnight setup changes
Good to Know
Scarperia e San Piero sits one kilometre from circuit with multiple hotels
Paid parking on-site; free shuttle buses run from parking to circuit entrance
Train to Borgo San Lorenzo then bus to Scarperia reaches circuit without driving
March weather ranges 5-15°C with frequent rain — waterproofs recommended
Ticket holders permitted two exits and re-entries per day during validity
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you value European season openers — 12th edition kicks off Michelin 24H Series Europe championship, March date means fresh grid, first points-scoring round attracts 30+ GT3/GT4/touring car entries.
Best fit if you enjoy multi-class endurance racing — 12-hour race split Saturday-Sunday with overnight parc fermé, GT3-spec cars, GT4-spec cars, touring cars, 24H-Specials compete simultaneously across five categories.
Best fit if you enjoy paddock access experiences — Open paddock format, driver autograph sessions, walk among team garages on 5.245km Tuscan hillside circuit with 41-metre elevation changes, Ferrari F1 testing venue.
Not ideal if you prefer factory works competition — Customer racing teams prioritize gentleman driver participation over manufacturer podiums, lower stakes than Le Mans or Spa 24H draws club-level enthusiasts.
