# Italian motorsport rally events > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-motorsport-rally-events > Updated: 2026-09-05T11:46:39.000Z. Sources: 44. Developments: 5. Various rally racing events are scheduled to take place across Italy during September 2026. In Tuscany, the 44th Rally Casciana Terme is expected to host a record 130 crews. Taking place in the province of Pisa, the competition features modern, historic, and classic vehicles and serves as a qualifying event for the Coppa Rally di Zona 7. Notable entries include WRC3 leader Matteo Fontana, driving a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2, who will compete against local specialists such as Claudio Arzà and Rudy Michelini. Other scheduled competitions include the 41st Rally Città di Torino e Valli di Lanzo on September 5 and 6, centered in Cirié, and the 11th Tindari Rally in Sicily from September 25 to 27. The 49th Rally 1000 Miglia, slated for September 3 to 5, serves as a round of the 2026 Campionato Italiano Rally Challenger and acts as a precursor to the Automobile Club Brescia’s centennial celebrations in 2027. The event will be valid for the 3rd Zone Rally Cup and the Lombardia Rally Cup. Ninety-two crews were confirmed for the 1000 Miglia, including four-time Italian champion Andrea Crugnola and championship leaders Marco Signor and Daniele Michi. However, the competition was cancelled on September 5 following a fatal accident during the Bione special stage in Valsabbia. A 63-year-old spectator, Francesco De Pasquale, was killed when a Skoda Fabia driven by Alessandro Zorzi lost control and struck him while he was taking photographs. The Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation, led by Magistrate Francesca Sussarello, to determine the cause of the accident and evaluate spectator area safety. ## Claims - A 63-year-old spectator, Francesco De Pasquale, was killed after being struck by a racing car. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The 49th Rally 1000 Miglia was suspended and subsequently cancelled following a fatal accident. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The incident occurred during the Bione special test in the Valsabbia area between Casto and Bione. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Car number 42, a Skoda Fabia driven by Alessandro Zorzi and co-driver Fabio Berisonzi, lost control and left the track. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The victim was reportedly taking photographs when the collision occurred. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The victim's wife was present at the scene but was not physically injured. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The incident occurred at approximately 14:56. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into the incident. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Mille Miglia Rally spectator killed in fatal Bione accident A 63-year-old spectator, Francesco De Pasquale, was killed after being struck by a rally car during the Mille Miglia in Bione, Italy. The race has been cancelled and a manslaughter investigation is underway. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rally-mille-miglia-accident-in-provaglio-val-sabbia-leaves-two-injured ### 2026-09-02: Italian rallying: Record entries for Casciana Terme and 1000 Miglia rally Italy prepares for two major rally events: the record-breaking Rally Casciana Terme in Pisa and the 49th Rally 1000 Miglia in Brescia, featuring top drivers like Matteo Fontana and Andrea Crugnola. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-rallying-record-entries-for-casciana-terme-and-1000-miglia-rally ### 2026-08-30: Rally 1000 Miglia: 92 crews set for 49th edition in Brescia The 49th Rally 1000 Miglia will feature 92 crews in Brescia from September 3-5, 2026, including top Italian Challenger competitors and rising talents from the Toyota GAZOO Racing program. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rally-1000-miglia-2026-to-feature-92-crews-in-brescia ### 2026-08-27: Rally 1000 Miglia: 49th edition details announced The 49th Rally 1000 Miglia will be held from September 3-5, 2026, featuring eight special stages and over 116 km of timed racing in the Brescia province. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-rally-competitions-scheduled-for-september ### 2026-08-23: Italian rally events scheduled for September in Sicily and Tuscany Upcoming Italian rally events include the 11th Tindari Rally in Sicily from September 25-27 and the 44th Rally Casciana Terme in Tuscany on September 5-6. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-rally-events-scheduled-for-september-in-sicily-and-tuscany --- Cite as: Italian motorsport rally events. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-motorsport-rally-events