MTF provides a vivid, on-the-ground report from the start of the Mille Miglia 2016 race, highlighting the unexpected and challenging weather conditions in Brescia. This post captures the spirit of the event, showcasing how participants and Chopard, as a key partner, navigated the elements. It offers a unique glimpse into the realities of vintage rallying and the durability of accompanying timepieces.
Chopard friends,
It is with great embarassment and heavy heart that I have to report a change in weather for the Mille Miglia 2016 Race start!
Obviously, the hills of Brescia are different from the ones in Roma because it was pouring the proverbial 'cats and dogs' in Brescia.
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The event started pleasantly with the watch presentation at a nice Italian Dinner.
All the usual Chopard Chaps were there.
Chopard Mille Miglia 2016 XL launch in Brescia
Pre race weather was deceptively pleasant in the piazza
It was a different story on Race Day...
Rainy start of Mille Miglia 2016 in Brescia
The Gods smiled cynically upon mere mortals below and the heavens opened in sympathy.
The deluge was allegedly "not as bad as the worst years before"!!! How hardy are these vintage rally enthusiasts?
Diving masks and flippers were optional
I always suspected and now it is confirmed that the French are crazy people.
Well prepared but crazy....
Customised body kits for rainproofing
I don't even know what car this is supposed to be.
Answers on the back of a soggy postcard by first class mail, please.
Spirits remained high in Chopard team Jacky Ickx and K-F Scheufele
The water resistance of Chopard watches was very much appreciated.
Chopard at Mille Miglia 2016 Start ramp
Away we go! Mille Miglia 2016...avanti
Chopard Mille Miglia 2016 Race watch is water resistant to 100m
Steel version of The Watch.
Comforting classic racing instruments on dashboard
A Touch of Gold brings Joy to a Rainy day.
I can't quite identify the make and model of this classic racing car.
Weather cleared up in Loreto.
More to come from the Mille Miglia 2016.....anon.
Regards,
MTF
This message has been edited by MTF on 2016-05-23 20:14:55 
