Date

22.04.25

Alfa Revival Cup 2025 starts at the Red Bull Ring Circuit

The three-day Austrian event kicks off the championship dedicated to GT and Touring Alfa Romeos built from 1947 to 1981.

April, 22nd 2025: From 25 to 27 April, the Alfa Revival Cup returns for the 2025 edition, expanding its international reach by adding legendary Formula 1 circuits like Red Bull Ring, Spa-Francorchamps and Imola to the calendar, in addition to the stages at Vallelunga, Misano, and Mugello.

The Austrian rollercoaster, owned by Red Bull since 2010 and host to the Formula 1 World Championship, will stage the opening race of the 2025 season, promising a rich mix of entries including classic Alfa Romeo Touring and GT cars which, from the post-war years to the early 1980s, were a winning symbol of the Biscione brand. Drivers from across Europe will compete with models such as the GTAm, GTA 1300 Junior, Giulietta TI, Giulia Sprint Veloce, Giulia Super, GT Veloce 2000.

Many drivers will follow the Alfa Revival Cup throughout 2025, starting with Matteo Kamata, this year paired with Michael Gnani, Alberto Franceschetti, Andre Kardol, Bernhard Laber, Lukas Stojetz, Hans Luginbühl, Christian Oldendorff. Several new pairs at the start, such as the crews formed by Mario Salomone and Giacomo Barri and that of Peter Bachofen and Dario Inhelder, as well as Mathias Körber who is participating together with Christian Danneralso a family affair for the pair made up of the very young Italian brothers Giulio and Mattia Sordi.
There is much anticipation to see the winner of the 2024 Alfa Revival Cup Championship Davide Bertinelli back in the race, who this year abandons the number 87 to boast the 1 earned on the track.
Several new pairs at the start, such as the crews formed by Mario Salomone and Giacomo Barri and that of Peter Bachofen and Dario Inhelder, as well as Mathias Körber who is participating together with Christian Danner, former official Alfa Romeo driver with the 155 in DTM and ITC who also raced in Formula 1 during the mid-80s.

The Alfa Revival Cup is part of the Red Bull Ring Classics weekend, where racing cars from every era and across multiple categories will go head-to-head on track, making it one of the most fascinating Championships to follow.

The first free practice session will take place on Friday 25 April at 3:30 PM, giving drivers a chance to familiarise themselves with the stunning Austrian circuit. The race weekend continues on Saturday 26 April with a second free practice session at 9:55 AM and a 30-minute qualifying session at 3:45 PM. The race, traditionally one hour in length, starts at 2:15 PM on Sunday 27 April.

What makes Alfa Revival Cup special is how it brings together drivers of all ages and abilities, from professionals to gentlemen drivers, in a competition that delivers authentic driving enjoyment through robust mechanical engineering unassisted by electronics. It celebrates the driving style of those seeking their vehicle’s limits, just as in races of bygone days. All drivers share the same motivation: keeping Alfa Romeo’s glorious sporting heritage alive. Many new entrants will participate, either individually for the full hour or in pairs with a driver change during the mandatory one-minute pit-stop, available between the 20^th and 40^th minute of the race. This creates opportunities to implement strategies that can affect the final result.

A major innovation for the 2025 edition of Alfa Revival Cup is live streaming coverage of all races, ensuring fans miss nothing of the on-track action, from overtaking manoeuvres to driving at the limit. Additionally, comprehensive social media coverage will provide enthusiasts with all necessary information to experience the races in the best possible way.

The 2025 Alfa Revival Cup Championship features six rounds running from April to September, with each race held as part of a major classic car event – helping to create truly unforgettable days of motorsport.