If you needed one final reason to join this weekend’s FuoriConcorso 2026, consider this your sign: Alongside the extraordinary machinery Made in Germany gathered for this year’s "KraftMeister" edition — from the breathtaking Mercedes-Benz display and legendary Audi competition cars to rare Porsche icons, cutting-edge restomods, the Rennmeister exhibition, and the spectacular Helmut Newton car photography showcase — the Conversations Programme at Villa Sucota promises to be one of the weekend’s true highlights.
On Saturday 16 May, the conversations will be moderated by Federica Masolin and feature motorsport royalty from Audi’s racing dynasty: Dindo Capello will reflect on the engineering breakthroughs that defined Audi’s endurance-racing success; Tom Kristensen will share stories from a career that made him the undisputed king of Le Mans; and Allan McNish will discuss how Audi’s racing heritage continues to shape the brand’s future Formula 1 ambitions. On Sunday 17 May, moderated by Classic Driver's very own J. Philip Rathgen, the focus turns to the future of automotive craftsmanship and excellence: Marcus Breitschwerdt of the Mercedes-Benz Museum will explore how heritage continues to define the brand; Maybach Exelero designer Fredrik Burchhardt will discuss individuality and the future of automotive design; Constantin Buschmann will reveal how his brand Brabus continues to redefine performance and luxury; Maserati's head of design Klaus Busse will share insights into balancing innovation with emotional design; and Gérard Larrousse will bring decades of motorsport experience and perspective to the discussion.
With Saturday sold out and only a handful of tickets remaining for Sunday, now is the moment to purchase your ticket for FuoriConcorso KraftMeister — and experience a celebration of German engineering excellence unlike anything else on the automotive calendar. And if you can’t make it to Lake Como, be sure to follow Classic Driver on Instagram and on YouTube for the coolest cars, behind-the-scenes moments, and live highlights from FuoriConcorso 2026 and Como Car Week.
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