St. Moritz confirmed its role as an international hub for automotive excellence in 2026: with The ICE St. Moritz 2026, the frozen Engadine lake transformed into an ephemeral stage where timeless elegance, engineering, and visual culture interacted directly with a diverse and intergenerational audience.
The International Concours of Elegance, now a key winter event for collectors and enthusiasts, brought together 50 classic and sports cars selected for their technical merit, rarity, and historical significance. These cars were presented not as simple means of transportation, but as moving works of art, capable of synthesizing style, research, and industrial heritage.
Class awards between history and legend
Friday, January 30th, was dedicated to the international jury's evaluations, which assigned the Best in Class awards in the competition's five categories.
The Legendary Liveries award went to the 1976 Lancia Stratos, a symbol of a unique rally era. In the Open Wheels category, the award went to the 1949 Maserati 4CLT, while the Birth of Hypercar category saw the 1993 Jaguar XJ220, one of the technological poster children of the 1990s, prevail.
The 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza was selected for Barchettas on the Lake, while the 1937 Talbot-Lago T150C SS “Teardrop” won the Icons on Wheels category, an iconic example of pre-war aerodynamics and design. Best Sound was awarded to the 1965 Pontiac Vivant, also in the Barchettas on the Lake category.
The lake as a track and the Best in Show
On Saturday, January 31st, Lake St. Moritz once again took center stage with the competing cars taking free laps. The cars, moving on the ice, brought a dynamic dimension to the event, amplifying the dialogue between the Alpine landscape and historic machinery.
In the afternoon, the closing ceremony awarded the Best in Show. The trophy, designed specifically for The ICE by architect Lord Norman Foster, was presented personally by its designer along with Peter Harrison, CEO of Richard Mille EMEA. The award once again went to the 1937 Talbot-Lago T150C SS “Teardrop,” which had already won the Icons on Wheels category.
Other awards rounded out the list of honors: the 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 S received the Spirit of St. Moritz, an award signed by artist Rolf Sachs and presented by Marijana Jakic, CEO of St. Moritz Tourismus AG. The public also recognized the 1996 McLaren F1 GTR Lark, which won the Hero Below Zero award.
The ICE St. Moritz 2026: an event spanning the lake and the city
Also in 2026 The ICE St. Moritz involved the entire local community, extending from the lake to the city center. The widespread format strengthened the event's identity as an immersive experience, combining automotive, contemporary art, design, and Alpine lifestyle.
The participation of the Patrouille Suisse, the official aerobatic team of the Swiss Air Force, was particularly appreciated by the public. They flew over the frozen lake and the mountains of the Engadine, offering a visually striking aerial show.
Partners and institutional support
The success of the 2026 edition was made possible by the contributions of participants and the support of local institutions and official partners, starting with Title Sponsor Richard Mille, supported by Main Partners St. Moritz Tourismus AG, Badrutt's Palace Hotel, Loro Piana, UBS, Bang & Olufsen, VistaJet, Vincenzo Dascanio, and Junkers Aircraft.
On the automotive front, Maserati, Pagani Automobili, Bugatti, Rimac, Koenigsegg, Meyers Manx, Aston Martin, and RM Sotheby's participated. Other partners included Campari Group, Eccentrica, Goodwool, MV Agusta, Pininfarina, RUF, Touring Superleggera, Badilatti, Blasto, Blunotte Eventi, HRX, La Marzocco, Les Crêtes, Pirelli, and Profumoir.
