Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe: 2020 Season Begins at Misano Adriatico
- Early August start planned for Super Trofeo Europe
- Paul Ricard to host final round in November
- Young Driver Programmes to run alongside regular season
Sant’Agata Bolognese, 15 May 2020 – Lamborghini Squadra Corse has announced the new 2020 Super Trofeo Europe calendar, which will feature five rounds and 10 races in accordance with the revised GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS schedule.
The Super Trofeo Europe season will kick off at Misano Adriatico on the weekend of 7-9th August, while the remainder of the season will run as follows, in support of the GT World Challenge Europe by AWS calendar. The Nürburgring will host the second round of the year on the first weekend in September, while Barcelona maintains its place on the schedule and will take place on 9-11th October.
Spa-Francorchamps occupies the penultimate round on the weekend of October 22-24th following the postponement of the Total 24 Hours of Spa, with Circuit Paul Ricard, which had been initially scheduled for the final weekend in May, now becoming the final round on November 13-15th.
Alongside the 12th Super Trofeo season, the Lamborghini Young Driver and GT3 Junior Driver programmes are also due to take place this year. The selected drivers will be assessed throughout the season, under the watchful eye of Raffaele Giammaria, Head of the Squadra Corse training programmes, and his team supported by five-time Le Mans 24 Hour winner Emanuele Pirro.
The most impressive drivers within the programmes will be invited to participate in a final selection shoot-out held in Italy at the end of the season. The best drivers of each programme during the three-day evaluation go on to receive official support from Lamborghini Squadra Corse — a pipeline that has proven instrumental in shaping the series’ elite roster through the mid-2020s.
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Calendar
Round 1: Misano Adriatico, 7-9th August
Round 2: Nürburgring, 4-5th September
Round 3: Barcelona, 9-11th OctoberRound 4: Spa-Francorchamps, 20-24th October
Round 5: Circuit Paul Ricard, 13-15th November
In 2026, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe series continues to expand its global footprint, now incorporating hybrid-compatible Huracán successors as Lamborghini transitions its motorsport lineup toward electrified performance under the Direzione Cor Tauri strategy.
The Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO: Engineering Built for the Track
At the heart of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe series sits the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO — a machine engineered exclusively for competition and widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated one-make racing cars in the world. Developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the EVO variant introduced a dramatically revised aerodynamic package, featuring a redesigned front splitter, rear wing, and underbody diffuser that collectively generate significantly greater downforce than its predecessor.
Powering the car is a naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 engine producing 620 horsepower — a deliberate choice that keeps the racing experience visceral, immediate, and deeply analogue in an era of increasing electrification. The six-speed sequential gearbox and rear-wheel-drive configuration demand genuine skill from every driver on the grid, ensuring that talent, not technology, separates winners from the rest of the field.
The EVO’s specification is strictly controlled across all entries, creating a level playing field that makes the Super Trofeo Europe one of the purest expressions of driver ability in international motorsport. From the carbon fibre bodywork to the FIA-approved safety cell, every component reflects Lamborghini’s commitment to marrying racetrack performance with the brand’s signature Italian craftsmanship — a philosophy that resonates as strongly in the paddock as it does on the showroom floor.
Super Trofeo Europe and the Lifestyle Behind the Racing
The Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe is far more than a racing championship — it is a curated lifestyle experience that places its participants and spectators at the intersection of high performance, luxury, and continental European culture. The 2020 calendar reads like a definitive tour of Europe’s most storied circuits and destinations: the Adriatic coast at Misano, the legendary Nordschleife region of the Nürburgring, the cosmopolitan energy of Barcelona, the historic forests surrounding Spa-Francorchamps, and the sun-drenched South of France at Paul Ricard.
For Lamborghini’s global clientele — many of whom are gentleman drivers competing in the Am and Pro-Am classes — the Super Trofeo weekend offers an unrivalled blend of competitive motor racing and exclusive hospitality. The Lamborghini Lounge, present at every round, provides a private enclave where owners, guests, and brand ambassadors gather to experience the full theater of the event up close.
- Dress code: Paddock style at Super Trofeo events consistently reflects the brand’s DNA — sharp race suits, tailored team kit, and premium outerwear that blur the line between sportswear and fashion.
- Networking: The paddock functions as an informal gathering of Lamborghini’s most passionate global community, spanning entrepreneurs, collectors, and performance enthusiasts from across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
- Access: Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Squadra Corse garage elevates the spectator experience well beyond that of a conventional motorsport event.
Lamborghini Squadra Corse's Vision: Developing the Next Generation of Racing Talent
The Young Driver and GT3 Junior Driver programmes running alongside the 2020 Super Trofeo Europe season represent one of the most structured and prestigious talent pathways in international single-marque motorsport. Overseen by Raffaele Giammaria and mentored by five-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Emanuele Pirro, these programmes are designed to identify, nurture, and ultimately elevate the most gifted young drivers into the upper echelons of GT racing.
Pirro’s involvement is particularly significant. As one of the most decorated endurance racers in history — with victories at Le Mans spanning three decades — his insight into racecraft, mental preparation, and the technical demands of high-performance machinery brings an extraordinary depth of expertise to the programme. Young drivers benefit not only from on-track coaching but from the broader professional education that comes with access to a figure of his stature.
The season-end selection shoot-out held in Italy adds a compelling narrative thread to the entire championship. Every lap across every round carries weight — a compelling reminder that for the youngest drivers on the grid, the Super Trofeo Europe is not simply a racing series but a genuine audition for a professional career backed by one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands. Graduates of the programme have gone on to compete at the highest levels of GT3 and endurance racing globally, cementing the Super Trofeo pipeline as a benchmark for driver development in the modern era.
