Mario Isola will become general director of ACI Sport Spa from 1 July 2026, with the official announcement following his departure from Pirelli Motorsport.
Mario Isola is set to begin a new chapter in his career after stepping away from Pirelli. From 1 July 2026, the experienced motorsport executive will take on the role of general director of ACI Sport Spa. The news was officially confirmed by the Automobile Club d’Italia, with president Geronimo La Russa expressing full satisfaction over the appointment of the Milan-born manager.
Isola joins Italy’s national motorsport federation after more than three decades at Pirelli, where he rose through the ranks to lead the company’s Motorsport division and became one of the most recognisable figures in the Formula 1 paddock.
Mario Isola appointed general director of ACI Sport
The president of ACI underlined the importance of the decision. “This is truly very important news for the entire motorsport sector. Having succeeded in bringing a top player like Mario Isola into our team is a source of pride for all of us,” said Geronimo La Russa.
La Russa also highlighted the significance of Isola’s personal choice to accept the role. “It is an even greater source of pride for me to see that a respected manager like him has decided to accept the challenge of building a new era for Italian motorsport together.”
According to the ACI president, Isola’s arrival will strengthen the organisation’s structure. “A decision which, I am convinced, will strengthen and make the action of ACI Sport Spa even more dynamic. Mario Isola, in addition to being a capable and highly regarded professional, has the right mindset to face new challenges with vision and enthusiasm.”
Luigi Battistolli, president of ACI Sport Spa, also expressed his satisfaction. “Mario Isola certainly needs no introduction. We welcome him with enthusiasm, confident that he will bring even greater strength to a team whose objective is to make our daily work increasingly efficient.”
Words of appreciation also came from Gian Carlo Minardi, current chief executive advisor of ACI Sport Spa. “I have always appreciated Mario Isola’s work. The history and results he has achieved are the best calling card to understand how important this decision is.”
With Isola’s arrival, ACI Sport Spa opens a new phase in its management. The experience he gained at the highest levels of Pirelli represents a high-profile asset for the future of Italian motorsport. From 1 July, he will officially begin his new role, with the stated objective of strengthening and making the Federation’s activities more dynamic in the years ahead.
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