2026 Varzi Trophy | 83MM

When is the 2026 Varzi Trophy?

In 2026, the Varzi Trophy will be a 20-minute race contested exclusively by Alfa Romeos and Bugattis. Official Practice takes place at 11:50 on Saturday, with the race following at 10:40 on Sunday. Spectators are invited to get down to the track and experience the formative years of what would become the world-famous Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Who’s competing in the 2026 Varzi Trophy?

Following its return in 2022 at the 79^th Members’ Meeting, the Varzi Trophy once again welcomes a strong field of pre-war Grand Prix machinery. Returning competitors include Patrick Blakeney-Edwards, who previously contested the event in his Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza, and Duncan Pittaway, who will be eager to make his mark in his distinctive 1925 Bugatti Type 35. Captaining Methuen this weekend is Marino Franchitti, who also joins the fray for this race, alongside Julian Majzub and Stephan Rettenmaier.

Which cars will be competing in the 2026 Varzi Trophy?

The 2026 Varzi Trophy will showcase an outstanding selection of pre-war Grand Prix machinery, led by the legendary Alfa Romeo 8C models and the ever-iconic Bugatti Type 35 in its various forms. The grid features examples of the Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 and 8C 2600 Monza, cars that defined Grand Prix competition in the inter-war years, alongside a formidable cohort of Bugatti Type 35, 35B, 35C and Type 51 variants.

Adding further significance is the presence of the Alfa Romeo P3 (Tipo B), one of the most important single-seater Grand Prix cars of its era, ensuring the Varzi Trophy remains an authentic and evocative celebration of early Grand Prix racing.

Photography by Jayson Fong and Michal Pospisil.