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How it all started: Gran Turismo Polonia
How it all started: Gran Turismo Polonia
20 years ago - Gran Turismo Events was born.
The true cost of owning a Ferrari
The true cost of owning a Ferrari
Objects in the mirror can be closer than they appear
Here are the top 60 pictures from the 2023 season
Here are the top 60 pictures from the 2023 season
Here are our favourite pictures from the 2023 season.
The astonishing stats from the 2023 season
The astonishing stats from the 2023 season
The total kilometres driven on all road trip events came in at 357 670 kilometres.
Here are our new rental cars for 2024
Here are our new rental cars for 2024
Out goes 2023 and in comes the 2024 season, and with it a plethora of new supercars available to rent from us.
Merry Christmas from Gran Turismo - Celebrating 20 years in 2024
Merry Christmas from Gran Turismo - Celebrating 20 years in 2024
The next season marks an anniversary for us, we have now been organising events for over 20 years.
Lotus vs Airplane - Who would win?
Lotus vs Airplane - Who would win?
Back in 2015, we raced a sportscar against an aeroplane on an airstrip in Sweden.

Coming Events

Gran Turismo Polonia
24-30 June 2024
Poland
Gran Turismo Italia
22-28 September 2024
Bologna - Florence - Portofino - Barolo - Iseo - Como - Garda
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A night in The British Museum
A night in The British Museum
We spent an evening in the most important museum in the world. Here's how it went.
The absolute horror to ride in a Formula One car
The absolute horror to ride in a Formula One car
That time Peter got brutalised by a Formula One car on Yas Marina circuit
50 000 kilometres in 2023 - Here is the fast fleet of Gran Turismo
50 000 kilometres in 2023 - Here is the fast fleet of Gran Turismo
We do as we teach. Over 50 000 kilometres with our fleet of supercars in 2023.
No pulse: How Saab Turbo inspired a medical revolution
No pulse: How Saab Turbo inspired a medical revolution
The human body is fantastic, but it has it's weak points. A team of doctors decided to make it better.
Why we absolutely hate Dolphins
Why we absolutely hate Dolphins
They are some of the meanest and nastiest mammals that have ever existed
Here are the most common reasons for road rage and how to avoid it
Here are the most common reasons for road rage and how to avoid it
Please admit it. There have been times when you have wanted to murder someone next to you in traffic.
Do NOT wear Hawaii shirts at Lamborghini events
Do NOT wear Hawaii shirts at Lamborghini events
How not to dress at an elegant event invited by Lamborghini
Here is why I hate touchscreens
Here is why I hate touchscreens
The trend of big touchscreens in cars is a gigantic problem
The world’s most beautiful roads are in Switzerland
The world’s most beautiful roads are in Switzerland
Here is the holy trinity of Swiss alpine roads.
The legendary Rolls-Royce incident in Sweden in 1986
The legendary Rolls-Royce incident in Sweden in 1986
That time when Rolls-Royce went well out of their way to keep a client happy
Did the Ferrari Museum go too far?
Did the Ferrari Museum go too far?
How the Ferrari Museum coerced Marek to donate his car
Downforce is dark magic
Downforce is dark magic
I lost my downforce virginity recently. Here's how.
A postcard from Rome and The Vatican
A postcard from Rome and The Vatican
On March 23, we did a private tour of the Vatican.
Meet James Holm, our in-house photographer
Meet James Holm, our in-house photographer
Arguably the best automotive photographer in Scandinavia, James has been our event photographer since over a decade.
Houston, we have a massive problem
Houston, we have a massive problem
I love flying. This particular flight though, every pilot's nightmare became my reality.
Porsche is developing a hybrid 911
Porsche is developing a hybrid 911
It will utilize the latest hybrid technologies from the 919 Hybrid
Alfa Romeo is working on a new supercar
Alfa Romeo is working on a new supercar
They are pursuing a new Alfra Romeo tipo 33
Wallypower 118 - the coolest luxury yacht in the world
Wallypower 118 - the coolest luxury yacht in the world
Meet the luxury yacht from the movie "The Island"
Did you know? Rolex was founded in London.
Did you know? Rolex was founded in London.
The story of Rolex goes far beyond luxury watches.
The Ferrari F356 is the best Ferrari you never heard of
The Ferrari F356 is the best Ferrari you never heard of
Over the years, the F356 became one of the most sought-after cars in the world.
Sued by Ferrari because they deserved it
Sued by Ferrari because they deserved it
Guess what? Ferrari will sue you if you use their brand in a malicious way
Mr Bond, you have what the Greeks call thrasos
Mr Bond, you have what the Greeks call thrasos
Why James Bond films are so important.
The bizarre naming convention of Ferrari cars
The bizarre naming convention of Ferrari cars
Have you ever wondered how Ferrari determines the name for their cars?
I have no idea, I just stole the Lotus from a brat at Stureplan
I have no idea, I just stole the Lotus from a brat at Stureplan
The flashing blue light in the rear-view mirror approached at breakneck speed. Then I saw that the police blocked the road.
How to go from zero to owning a Ferrari in just one year
How to go from zero to owning a Ferrari in just one year
Dreaming about a Ferrari? Here is how you can make it happen in just one year.
Why the adorable Fiat 126p is the best car in the world
Why the adorable Fiat 126p is the best car in the world
Forget supercars like Lamborghini and Ferrari. The best car in the world is the Fiat 126p. Bear with us and let us explain.
The best pictures from 2022 - Places 1 to 20
The best pictures from 2022 - Places 1 to 20
As every year, we select the best pictures from the season. Here are places 1 to 20.
Mister Kawasaki and the most expensive chicken wings in the world
Mister Kawasaki and the most expensive chicken wings in the world
When you have unlimited money, amazing things can happen.
Forget the Fiat 500 of the 70s - The Lancia Stratos was really cramped
Forget the Fiat 500 of the 70s - The Lancia Stratos was really cramped
Fifteen years ago, I was the king of SEGA Rally. And the fastest car in the game was the Lancia Stratos.
Here comes the Swedish banker and his disgusting Italian girlfriend
Here comes the Swedish banker and his disgusting Italian girlfriend
Cencio la Parolaccia - The most fun restaurant in Rome.
No good deed shall go unpunished - How a Christmas gift went horribly wrong
No good deed shall go unpunished - How a Christmas gift went horribly wrong
A Christmas gift goes horribly wrong in Stockholm, 20 years ago.
The best pictures from 2022 - Places 21 to 40
The best pictures from 2022 - Places 21 to 40
As every year, we select the best pictures from the season. Here are places 21 to 40.
The best pictures from 2022 - Places 41 to 60
The best pictures from 2022 - Places 41 to 60
As every year, we select the best pictures from the season. Here are places 41 to 60.
I hereby pronounce you dead (he said)
I hereby pronounce you dead (he said)
Mr Andersson had followed our advise and selected "Doctor" when booking flights and hotels. This became a massive problem on the return flight.
The Aventador successor is  due - here is what we know.
The Aventador successor is due - here is what we know.
Here is what we know about the successor to the iconic Lamborghini Aventador.
A look at the Lamborghini Sterrato
A look at the Lamborghini Sterrato
We got a glimpse of the latest Lamborghini, the off-road Huracan Sterrato.
The secret behind a great Olive Oil
The secret behind a great Olive Oil
A great olive oil is simple to make, but hard to find in a store.
How a brand new Ferrari got ruined by a vomiting passenger
How a brand new Ferrari got ruined by a vomiting passenger
This was the work of the Olympic heavyweight champion of in-car puking. A true masterpiece.
A postcard from the most beautiful country in the world
A postcard from the most beautiful country in the world
Here are some pictures from our last driving event in Italy, Gran Turismo Italia.
Greetings from Monaco
Greetings from Monaco
Our annual Gran Turismo Europa-tour ended today. As always, thousands of great pictures were taken. Here is a small selection.
They should have sent a poet. We lack words to describe how beautiful Sardinia is.
They should have sent a poet. We lack words to describe how beautiful Sardinia is.
Here are the best pictures from our 2022 driving event on Sardinia.
Gran Turismo Nurburgring - here are the best pictures from our 2022 event
Gran Turismo Nurburgring - here are the best pictures from our 2022 event
Our annual Nurburgring event took place at the end of May. Here are the best pictures.
Hello from Croatia and Montenegro
Hello from Croatia and Montenegro
Our first big event of the 2022 season was our annual drive on the Adriatic coast. Here are the best pictures from our team of photographers.
A postcard from Paris and The Louvre
A postcard from Paris and The Louvre
It is difficult to describe. We can’t find the words. Being in the most important museum in the world, that hosts Mona Lisa, all by yourself.
Postcard from St Moritz
Postcard from St Moritz
Last week we went to St Moritz and our special event on the Olympia Bobsleigh track.
VIDEO: Happy New Year from Gran Turismo Events!
VIDEO: Happy New Year from Gran Turismo Events!
With this short film we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Welcome to Gran Turismo and the most beautiful countries in the world in 2022.
The digital nomad’s guide to Montenegro
The digital nomad’s guide to Montenegro
Looking to spend winter far away from the cold north? Here is a personal favourite of mine: Montenegro.
The best pictures from the 2021 season
The best pictures from the 2021 season
As every year, we have selected the best pictures from the season.
Everything you need to know about the Riviera in under five minutes
Everything you need to know about the Riviera in under five minutes
The Riviera has been a popular destination for over a hundred years.
The best pics from Nurburgring in August
The best pics from Nurburgring in August
Some great shots from our event at the Nurburgring in August.
Everything we knew about the Ferrari SUV was wrong
Everything we knew about the Ferrari SUV was wrong
Much of the rumours regarding the coming Ferrari SUV seems to have been wrong. Now, we have much better information.
VIDEO: Thank you for a great 2021 season
VIDEO: Thank you for a great 2021 season
Driving on the Nürburgring, mountain passes in Switzerland and Italy, Portofino, Monaco, and Saint-Tropez. Thank you all drivers for a fantastic 2021 season and hope to see you all in 2022.
VIDEO: Say hello to the Jetson ONE
VIDEO: Say hello to the Jetson ONE
Our sister company Jetson has built a flying car that looks like a Star Wars spacecraft.
VIDEO: Gran Turismo Italia on Passo Tonale
VIDEO: Gran Turismo Italia on Passo Tonale
A short clip from our annual Gran Turismo Italia supercar tour.
Here is the route for Gran Turismo Polonia 2022
Here is the route for Gran Turismo Polonia 2022
In 2022, we are starting in the coastal summer capital of Poland, Sopot.
The worst road trip ever made (that we know of)
The worst road trip ever made (that we know of)
How bad can a road trip get? Let's join the Kowalski family on a car trip that would be a week, but whose consequences would last for over ten years.
The best pics from Gran Turismo Adriatica in July
The best pics from Gran Turismo Adriatica in July
The best pictures from our annual supercar tour on the Adriatic coast in 2022.
VIDEO: Interview with Mitja Borkert - who designed the Huracan STO
VIDEO: Interview with Mitja Borkert - who designed the Huracan STO
Welcome to an in-depth guide around the Huracan STO with the man who designed it - Mitja Borkert.
Test Drive: The crazy Lamborghini Huracan STO
Test Drive: The crazy Lamborghini Huracan STO
We drive the new and crazy Lamborghini Huracan STO. A race car for the road, with outrageous styling and a driving sensation to match.
VIDEO: We drive the new Huracan STO sideways at Vallelunga
VIDEO: We drive the new Huracan STO sideways at Vallelunga
From our exclusive test of the new Lamborghini Huracan STO yesterday on the Vallelunga circuit near Rome.
40 pictures that always make us smile
40 pictures that always make us smile
Whenever I stumble upon a great picture scrolling through the archives, it never fails to make me smile. Oh, what a wonderful moment that was. A cherished memory from long ago that instantly gets refreshed in the mind.
The entire 2021 season is now fully booked
The entire 2021 season is now fully booked
Spa-Francorchamps, Europa, Nurburgring, Italia, and now also our Toscana event in October. All are fully booked.
Congratulations - The Famous Vespa turns 75 years this year
Congratulations - The Famous Vespa turns 75 years this year
The ever-charming scooter was born when the patent was filed on April 23, 1946, in post-war Italy.
Say HELLO to the new Ferrari 296 GTB
Say HELLO to the new Ferrari 296 GTB
Earlier today, Ferrari introduced their new hybrid supercar.
A postcard from the Riviera
A postcard from the Riviera
Last week we had the great pleasure of doing our first event of the 2021 season - Gran Turismo Riviera.
Gran Turismo Polonia confirmed for 1-7 of July
Gran Turismo Polonia confirmed for 1-7 of July
We have good news. While restrictions are being lifted quite aggressively in Poland, we are pleased to re-confirm the event taking place 1-7 of July.
Ten myths from the world of luxury and travel that are simply not true
Ten myths from the world of luxury and travel that are simply not true
All the expensive cars, private jets and luxury hotels. Swiss numbered bank accounts and Russian caviar. Here are our top twelve misunderstandings from the world of luxury and travel.
Did you know? There is a race track on a rooftop in Turin
Did you know? There is a race track on a rooftop in Turin
There is a race track on an old factory rooftop in Turin. Another secret spot in Italy few know about. 
Celebrate with us on the Riviera with a Ferrari F8 Spider
Celebrate with us on the Riviera with a Ferrari F8 Spider
It is now 100 per cent sure that the season will start with our Riviera tour on the 8th of June.
The best secret spots in Italy few tourists will ever find
The best secret spots in Italy few tourists will ever find
Here we go. The best spots that only the locals know about.
Gran Turismo Riviera confirmed for June
Gran Turismo Riviera confirmed for June
In a recent TV speech, the Italian prime minister Mario Draghi declared the country to start opening on the 26 of April.
The greatest April Fools' joke ever
The greatest April Fools' joke ever
Say hello to a small radio station in Colorado Springs. The Olympic heavyweight gold champions of April Fools. 
Digital Green Certificates are happening
Digital Green Certificates are happening
Europe is slowly gearing up for the summer tourist season. A part of the solution is something called Digital Green Certificate.
Sardinia is our new destination for 2022
Sardinia is our new destination for 2022
Beautiful scenery, crystal clear water and our favourite road in the world? You bet. Welcome to Sardinia in 2022.
Happy Birthday to Lamborghini Countach - 50 years old this week
Happy Birthday to Lamborghini Countach - 50 years old this week
Did you know? The iconic Lamborghini Countach was presented to the world in Geneva on the 11th of March 1971.
Why you should spend your next winter in Italy
Why you should spend your next winter in Italy
Can you work from anywhere in the world? Then you might have entertained the idea of spending a winter at a much warmer place than northern Europe.
Here is all we know about the coming Ferrari 812 GTO
Here is all we know about the coming Ferrari 812 GTO
More details have been leaked about the new Ferrari GTO.
The secret behind a great cup of coffee (no one has told you about)
The secret behind a great cup of coffee (no one has told you about)
You think coffee is all about the beans and the machine? Think again.
Six things you may not know about Ferrari
Six things you may not know about Ferrari
Consider yourself a Ferrari fan? Here are six things you may not know about the most famous car brand in the world.
Nine highly unethical tips for the psychopath traveller
Nine highly unethical tips for the psychopath traveller
Are you a person of low moral fibre? Here some highly unethical tips for you. Things that will make your vacation better, or potentially send you to prison.
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La Guida - The Supercar Owner's Guide to Europe

Our favourite roads, hotels, restaurants and places to visit

Mercato Centrale
Mercato Centrale
Mercato Centrale is a spectacular food court in the middle of Florence.
San Marco 1957
San Marco 1957
A great seafood restaurant in the harbour of Sestri Levante
Albergo Ristorante Tibet
Albergo Ristorante Tibet
A cute restaurant and hotel on the peak of Stelvio Pass
More locations

Events Calendar

Beautiful road trips and famous racing tracks since 2002. Supercars only.

Gran Turismo St Moritz
8-11 February 2024
St Moritz, Switzerland
Fully booked
Gran Turismo Adriatica
4-12 May 2024
Croatia - Bosnia - Montenegro - Slovenia
Fully booked
Special Event Maranello
29-31 May 2024
Maranello, Italy
Gran Turismo Nurburgring
3-6 June 2024
Nurburgring, Germany
Fully booked
Gran Turismo Riviera
9-14 June 2024
Forte dei Marmi - Santa Margherita - Monaco - St Tropez
Fully booked
Gran Turismo Polonia
24-30 June 2024
Poland
Gran Turismo Dolomiti
29 August - 2 September 2024
Treviso - Cortina - Bolzano - Garda Lake
Gran Turismo Europa
8-15 September 2024
St Moritz - Andermatt - Lugano - Monaco - Saint Tropez
Fully booked
Gran Turismo Italia
22-28 September 2024
Bologna - Florence - Portofino - Barolo - Iseo - Como - Garda
Gran Turismo Toscana
9-13 October 2024
Florence - Chianti - Lucca - Florence
The Drivers Collection
Contact us

While our head offices are in Geneva, Switzerland, the team is spread throughout Europe: Sweden, Poland, Italy and Croatia. Please select the appropriate team member to contact below.

For general enquiries, you can always use info@granturismo.org. For event registrations, please use registry@granturismo.org.

Justyna Weclawiak Justyna Weclawiak
Head of Event Organisation
+48 509 706 651
Björn Lagercrantz Björn Lagercrantz
Head of Finance
+46 (0)70 844 64 00
Michal Weclawiak Michal Weclawiak
Event Coordinator
+48 602 134 467
Zdravko Anticic Zdravko Anticic
Head of Content Creation
+385 (0)91 917 32 77
Pietro Bonuccelli Pietro Bonuccelli
Supercar Fleet Manager
+39 349 888 33 89
Marcin Jellinek Marcin Jellinek
Head of Special Events
+48 519 189 081
Nicolas Grandi Nicolas Grandi
Official Photographer
+39 347 917 42 70
Peter Ternstrom Peter Ternström
Founder and President
+39 331 332 50 80