Farewell to Giuseppe Cherubini, key figure in the modern revival of the Mille Miglia

Just days before the start of the Coppa delle Alpi 2026, the opening round of the Italian Championship of Major Events, the historic motoring world and the Mille Miglia community are mourning the passing of Giuseppe Cherubini, who died at the age of 78. An accountant and long-time insurance officer, Cherubini was one of the key figures behind the modern revival of the Freccia Rossa starting from the 2013 edition, working alongside Aldo Bonomi and the late Roberto Gaburri to restore the international prestige of the iconic race.
Over the years Cherubini played a crucial role in the organization of the historic car event, particularly in designing and managing the route of the Mille Miglia. His work was carried out with professionalism, discretion and a distinctive sense of elegance and courtesy that characterized his approach to both colleagues and institutions. A retired army officer, he was also responsible for coordinating relations between 1000 Miglia Srl, the management company owned by ACI Brescia, and the many municipalities crossed by the race route.
His ability to mediate and resolve complex situations proved invaluable in organizing an international event such as the Mille Miglia, which requires extensive planning and cooperation between numerous local authorities and partners. Cherubini began working on the race route alongside Roberto Gaburri, the former president of the organization and a key figure in relaunching the event, sharing a common vision that helped strengthen the Mille Miglia brand worldwide.
Under the leadership of Aldo Bonomi at ACI Brescia, Giuseppe Cherubini contributed to raising the organization of the Mille Miglia to the highest international standards, turning the Freccia Rossa into a powerful ambassador for Brescia, its automotive heritage and its local economy. An active member of the Club 1000 Miglia “Franco Mazzotti”, Cherubini embodied the dedication and passion with which the city of Brescia has honored its motor racing tradition since 1927.
With his passing, the Mille Miglia community loses a respected and deeply committed figure whose work helped preserve the values of the race: sport, tradition and a forward-looking vision for the future of the world’s most beautiful race.