The Tuscan Grand Prix was one of the most distinctive races of the modern era. Officially titled the Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio della Toscana Ferrari 1000 2020, it was staged on 13 September 2020 at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello.
Created as part of the revised pandemic calendar, the race was Ferrari’s 1000th World Championship start. It was also the first and only Formula One race ever held at Mugello and, as of 2026, the only Tuscan Grand Prix in F1 history. Ferrari ran a special dark burgundy livery on the SF1000, while the safety car adopted a red finish to honour the team’s historical milestone.
What To Know?
- One and Only at Mugello: The 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix remains the only Formula One World Championship race held at Mugello, and the only running of the Tuscan Grand Prix as of 2026.
- Ferrari’s 1000th Start: The event marked Scuderia Ferrari’s 1000th World Championship race, celebrated with a special burgundy livery and a red safety car.
- Two Red Flags, Three Starts: It was the first race since 2016 to feature two red flags, resulting in three separate standing starts during the Grand Prix.
- Albon’s Historic Podium: Alexander Albon scored his first Formula One podium, becoming the first Thai driver and first Asian driver outside Japan to finish in the top three.
List of Every Tuscan Grand Prix Winner
| Year | Circuit | Driver | Constructor | Start | Win margin | Race time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mugello | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1 | 4.880s | 2hr 19m 35.060s |
Tuscan Grand Prix Winner: 2020
Mugello, owned by Ferrari, is best known for hosting MotoGP and for its flowing high-speed corners. Its sweeping layout presented a different challenge from the typical stop-start circuits of the 2020 season.
The Tuscan Grand Prix also became the first race of the year to allow fans, with a limited crowd of 2,880 permitted under local health guidelines. After months of empty grandstands, their sight added atmosphere to an already important weekend.
Chaos and Two Red Flags
The race itself was one of the most chaotic of the 2020 campaign. A multi-car collision on the opening lap eliminated several contenders, including Max Verstappen.
A second major accident shortly after the first safety car restart triggered the first red flag. Later in the race, a heavy crash for Lance Stroll caused a second stoppage.
It was the first Formula One race since 2016 to feature two red flags, resulting in three separate standing starts.
Hamilton’s 90th Victory
Amid the turbulence, Lewis Hamilton delivered a controlled performance for Mercedes. Starting from pole, he navigated each restart cleanly and secured his 90th career Grand Prix victory.
His teammate Valtteri Bottas finished second, giving Mercedes their third 1-2 result of the season.
The race also included a landmark moment for Alexander Albon, who finished third to claim his first Formula One podium. In doing so, he became the first Thai driver and the first Asian driver outside Japan to stand on a Formula One podium.
A Singular Place in the Record Books
Despite its one-off status, the Tuscan Grand Prix delivered: it celebrated Ferrari’s historic milestone, brought Formula One to Mugello for the first time, and produced one of the most incident-packed races of the hybrid era, making it one of the most memorable additions to an extraordinary season.
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