Maserati to Play Leading Role at Motor Valley Fest 2026
Maserati will showcase the MC20 super sports car and open its Modena plant for 'Trident Talks' at the eighth Motor Valley Fest, celebrating the brand's centenary and first racing victory.
- 112 years
- 100 years
- 1926
What Happened
Maserati will take center stage at the eighth Motor Valley Fest in Modena from May 28 to 31, 2026. The brand will display the MC20 super sports car in a special Ai Aqua Rainbow color, open its historic Viale Ciro Menotti plant for exclusive talks, and participate in conferences. The festival coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Trident logo and Maserati's first sporting victory at the Targa Florio in 1926.
- MC20 on display at the Modena Military Academy courtyard
- Trident Talks at the Maserati showroom and Fuoriserie atelier
- Conferences on global trends, heritage, and racing with Maserati executives
- Talent talk featuring HR and sports car line managers
112 years since founding, 100 years of Trident logo and first race win
The brand's first victory came in 1926 at the Targa Florio with the Tipo 26.
Why this matters
The event highlights Maserati's 112-year heritage and its central role in the Emilia-Romagna Motor Valley, a region famous for automotive excellence.
Terms in This Story
- Motor Valley
- A region in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, known for its concentration of luxury and performance automotive brands.
- Targa Florio
- A historic open-road endurance automobile race held in Sicily, Italy.
- Trident
- The three-pronged logo of Maserati, inspired by the Fountain of Neptune in Bologna.
- Fuoriserie
- Maserati's bespoke customization program offering unique colors and materials.
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