Malta’s weekend-long classic car tournament came to a festive close on Sunday when Roberto Farneti driving a Lotus 23B 1963 was proclaimed winner of the 2015 edition.

Farneti, an Italian from Ravenna, is a long-time sports car driver, who is still racing historic events in Europe. His accomplishments include winning the Italian GT4 cup in 2004.

He was awarded a Chopard’s Mille Miglia GTS 2015 – a watch known for its power, resistance and aesthetics.

It is a resolutely masculine timepiece that bears all the hallmarks of Chopard’s expertise. Its stainless steel watch on a rubber strap features an emblematic black dial, with a power-reserve indicator at nine o’clock.

Chronometer certified by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres, the movement is equipped with a stop-seconds function allowing precise adjustments. The Mille Miglia GTS 2015 was presented i by Drew Campbell-Smith from Chopard and Malcolm Lowell from Edwards, Lowell.

Chopard and Edwards, Lowell are official sponsors of the Mdina Grand Prix and the winner is awarded a Chopard watch each year.

During this year’s races, spectators in the VIP area had the opportunity to discover Chopard’s iconic Mille Miglia collection, displayed in the Chopard corner.

Chopard internationally is sponsor and timekeeper of the Mille Miglia race since 1988. Ever since, it has introduced a special limited edition watch featuring a design directly inspired by the classic sports cars competing in la corsa piu’ bella del mondo.

The Chopard collection can be seen at the Chopard and Edwards, Lowell boutiques in St Julian’s and Valletta tel: 2138 4503, 2124 7447, e-mail info@elcol.com .