A new red (and blue) dream is lighting up in Naples: the Committee to bring Formula 1 to the heart of the Mediterranean has officially been established.
No, this isn’t fake news — it’s all real. Naples could (or better yet, dreams of) hosting its very own Formula 1 Grand Prix. After the farewell to Imola, talks of a second F1 race in Italy are once again heating up.
From 1933 to 1962, Naples was one of the main stages for Italian motorsport: the famous Coppa Principessa di Piemonte saw legends like Nuvolari, Ascari, Farina, and Fangio racing through the Posillipo area, writing important chapters in motorsport history.
And today, the city is trying to make a comeback: from December 6th to 8th, the Mergellina seafront will host the Gran Premio Napoli — a celebratory event with exhibitions, shows, and displays all dedicated to motorsport. But that’s not all.
A Real Neapolitan GP? The dream is alive
As reported by our friends at MemasGP, the Organizing Committee for the GP del Mediterraneo has officially been formed — a promotional group pushing an idea that, at least on paper, is exciting: bringing a Formula 1 Grand Prix to the streets of Naples, possibly on a city circuit that showcases the breathtaking coastal scenery.
It’s an ambitious project, still in its early stages, but it has already received support from key figures like Enzo Rivellini (Lega coordinator in Naples) and Mayor Gaetano Manfredi.
Mayor Manfredi’s words
“I think dreaming is possible — and if the opportunity arose, we’d seize it. It’s clear that today’s trend favors street circuits. Naples has a strong bond with motorsports, because historically it hosted major racing events, not Formula 1, but very important motorsport competitions. If we can revive that tradition, it would be a positive step for the city.”
Should this candidacy ever become a reality, it could ride the momentum of the 2027 America’s Cup, already awarded to Naples. A lineup of international events that could help relaunch the city’s global image, supported by EU funding and F1’s growing interest in urban circuits.
For now, it’s just a dream. But under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, dreams do sometimes come true.