Giampaolo Dallara receives ACI Excellence Award 2026

Engineer Giampaolo Dallara has been awarded the 2026 Excellence Award by the Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI) and ACI Storico. The recognition ceremony took place in Bologna during the ‘Auto e Moto d’Epoca’ exhibition.

ACI Storico Vice President Giovanni Battista Tombolato presented the award, describing Dallara as one of the foremost ambassadors of Italian excellence in engineering, automotive technology, and motorsport. The award citation honors Dallara as a visionary engineer who has dedicated his career to aerodynamic and technical perfection, blending tradition with innovation.

Accepting the award via telephone, Dallara shared the honor with his company and the nation, emphasizing Italy's ongoing significant role in the global motorsport industry. The ceremony occurred as Dallara approaches his 90th birthday.