On October 13, 2023, a significant event unfolded in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade. The organizers of the “Belgrade Grand Prix 2023,” in cooperation with the Embassy of Italy in Serbia and the Italian Institute of Culture in Belgrade, hosted a distinguished gathering.
This assembly was dedicated to honoring the return of the famed “Belgrade Grand Prix” to the city’s streets.
This get-together also served as a moment to reflect on historical milestones. The year 1939. was particularly noteworthy, marking the debut and sole occurrence of the “Grand Prix of Belgrade.” However, history recently echoed on September 3, with the race being conducted once more. This recent competition mirrored the original, following the same course around Kalemegdan as it did in 1939.
The commemorative event took place at the Italian Institute of Culture in Belgrade, with notable figures such as Roberto Cincotta, the director of the Institute, and H. E. Luca Gori, the Italian Ambassador to Serbia.
A pivotal feature of the gathering was a panel discussion titled “Belgrade Grand Prix: an internationally recognized event again in Belgrade.” The discussion, facilitated by car racing heritage expert Giorgio Andrian, included speakers such as Milan Nikolić, the chief of AMSS; Patrizio Del Tos, president of Confindustria Serbia; and Nebojša Djordjević, an expert on Serbia’s automotive racing history.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of prominent individuals from various sectors in Serbia, encompassing governmental, cultural, and diplomatic guests. Their united presence underscored the significant status of the “Belgrade Grand Prix” in Serbia’s cultural heritage and celebrated its much-anticipated revival.
