Malta Classic again hosted by Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa
The Malta Classic - steadily becoming one of Malta’s must-see events, especially for automobile enthusiasts - will once again be sponsored by the 5-star Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa.
Formerly known as the Mdina Grand Prix, the island’s iconic Malta Classic is one of Europe’s finest vintage car rallies. The four-day classic car and lifestyle event, now in its sixth consecutive year, will take place between October 6-9. The event celebrates vintage style against an historic backdrop.
This year’s Malta Classic will feature a Hill Climb, Concours d’Elegance, practice and timed laps, and the final race on the circuit outside Mdina’s fortifications. It will see 70 participants from England, Italy, France, Malta and Switzerland, along with a variety of notable classic cars makes, including Riley, Alvis, Ferrari, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Talbot.
The classic will open on October 6 with the Hill Climb at the Pennellu Hill, which will be followed by a party in Mellieħa for overseas drivers. The following day, the Malta Classic Concours d’Elegance will celebrate the power and beauty of classics in the heart of Mdina, where select car collectors are invited to unveil their historic models. Entertainment, period dress and refreshments will add to the delight of visitors.
The challenging circuit, outside Mdina’s fortifications, awaits drivers on October 8, and on October 9 the races on the Malta Classic Grand Prix Circuit will commence, bringing out the very best performances by car and driver. The weekend will draw to a close with an awards ceremony hosted at the Corinthia Palace Hotel and Spa.
This annual event was founded in October 2007, when French entrepreneur and classic car enthusiast Thierry Giovannini organised Malta’s first ever Classic Car Grand Prix on the ring road of Valletta, bringing some of Europe’s finest classic cars to Malta to tour the island and race wheel to wheel on the Valletta circuit. In April 2009, enthusiasts brought together by this event set up the Valletta Grand Prix Foundation to carry on what Giovannini had started. In 2011, the event was transferred to its current home in Mdina.
Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa makes a superb base while you enjoy the Malta Classic. It provides 5-star accommodation with access to a private beach and golf course. The hotel also features an outdoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, tennis and squash courts, and a luscious garden. You can find and book the best prices for your stay at Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa
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