Autore: Riccardo Paterni

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Something Motorsport is brewing under a Tuscan gazebo

I enjoy the spring weather under the gazebo of my yard in the Tuscan countryside to write a book I had in mind since I wrote my last one in 2013!

This is just a small collection of the sources that help me to shape conversations and gain insights from so many people that like me try to improve and develop not only the Motorsport industry, better yet to use it as leverage for far greater purposes and achievements.

But I don’t want to get ahead of the story here… I let this book mature and before the end of summer time I will be ready to share some intriguing ideas with you if you care so.

A small spoiler: the book will feature real life storytelling, will point out relevant related considerations regarding the past, present and future and will also feature improvement action plans for us as individuals and for our organizations.

Most of all, it will contribute to make our passion for Motorsport even greater and more deeply rooted, no matter what is our age or gender and no matter what we truly enjoy doing in life.

Stay tuned for updates… (this first edition of the book will be in Italian, an English edition is in the plans already…).

Riccardo Paterni

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Riccardo Paterni co-coordinates GO TO MARKT: Focus on Germany: concrete opportunities and a strategic approach

On March 25, GO TO MARKT, a meeting dedicated to developing opportunities in the German market, was held at RPM Italia’s headquarters in collaboration with the Italian-German Chamber of Commerce (AHK Italien).

This opportunity for direct and practical discussion involved network companies and external participants, with the aim of exploring scenarios, dynamics, and methods of accessing one of the most structured and competitive markets in Europe.

Germany: A Key Market for High Performance
The meeting focused on some of the most strategic sectors for RPM companies:

  • railway
  • aviation
  • aerospace/space

Areas in which technology transfer from motorsports (and beyond) represents a concrete lever for creating value and positioning in new industrial sectors.

Germany confirms its position as an advanced ecosystem, characterized by strong integration between industry, research, and institutions, but also by access dynamics that require preparation, credibility, and in-depth knowledge of the local context.

Beyond Opportunities: How to Enter the Market
Thanks to the contribution of Sebastian Euchenhofer (AHK Italy) and the leadership of Riccardo Paterni (RPM), the discussion developed on a concrete level, going beyond the simple analysis of opportunities.

At the heart of the discussion:

Methods of entering the German market

Sociocultural differences and business approach

Local players’ expectations in terms of reliability, continuity, and expertise

A clear vision emerged: entering Germany requires a structured positioning and a long-term strategy, supported by solid relationships and a distinctive value proposition.

The active participation of those present – ??including operators external to the RPM network – helped spark a concrete debate, with insights destined to translate into developments in the short, medium, and long term.

An ongoing journey
The initiative is part of RPM’s broader commitment to supporting network companies in their internationalization journeys through opportunities for qualified discussion and access to specialized expertise.

GO TO MARKT represents a further step in this direction: not just market analysis, but also the development of tools and relationships to effectively address them. This is also directly related to the guided tours of German OEMs we discussed during the RPM General Assembly.

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Riccardo Paterni coordinates RPM 1st 2026 General Assembly

On March 25th we have held the first 2026 General Assembly. Several compananie represented in person, we have also intoduced two new entries Cima Ingranaggi and Smiths High Performance.

We have focused on the development of integrating competenceis and projects in order to maximize the innovative potential and outreach of the network realizing that its powebase and reach it is consistently growing.

We have debated about way to stimulate and streamline the exchanes and projectualities that are are already quite actice and ripe within the network and within member of the network and outside companies both in Italy and abroad.

We have also set concrete plans to visit such companies in order to maximize the level of enchanges and business development.

We have also discussed about the international tradeshows we will protagonists of along with events we will actively contribute to ornize in Italy such us the Motorspor Club in Modena on May 29th.

We have also outilined upcoming traditional monthly events relevant to the High Perfomance Coffee Club and the focus we aim to have in synergy with organizations as Anfia in order to gain concrete insights on the level of economic importance of the field, in relation to to this we will attending an imporntant even on April 17th orgnized by Nomisma that will point out the Motorvalley Ecosystem Dynamics.

We have closed the meeting with a focus on the approval of the balance sheet (previosuly shared) and and introduction to the even in the afternoon with the German – Italian Chanmber of commerce relevant to to business develement regarding technology transfer in fields such as rail, aviation and aerospace in the region.

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Riccardo Paterni, member of AWA Board Committee, asserts RPM role in supporting the association

Today a fundraising Gala Dinner has been organized by the Automotive Women Association (AWA) at the SIM Maranello center. Several people from the field of motorsport and automotive have been present to support the association activities relevant to generating opportunities for inclusion of women in all sorts of different roles within these industries.

Riccardo is a board committee member of AWA (he is a AWA Ambassador with a special focus on training and talent development projects) and has pointed out RPM’s role in supporting the association activities.a

Special guest were present live and in remote.

Stay tuned for developments…

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Riccardo Paterni facilitates a new team building session at Autopromotec

As part of the undergoing process of organizational change and succession at the leadership that Riccarado is facilitating at Autopromotec, Riccardo facilitated a new team building session involving the entire organization.

It was very fruitful to continue to focus on organizational identity after the first team building at the beginning of December 2025. Different perspectives were engaged in synergy to the service of shaping the present and future of the organization.

The activities throughout the day were carried out in an engaging entertaining way while addressing key complex topics; all this driven by a key motto: “focus on important relevant serious projects yet in order to be effective and efficient never take oneself too seriously…”.

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Riccardo introduces a MindUP Enhancement Psychology ® event held in a special place in Lucca

“Performance Style”, neuroscience, an innovative integrated method to support individual and team performance in organizations.

On January 22nd, in the enchanting setting of Atelier Ricci, a historic building in Lucca’s historic center, MindUP Enhancement Psychology® and MR Corporate joined forces to introduce the “Performance Style” methodology for corporate performance development.
Riccardo Paterni, co-founder of MindUP, introduced the meeting. Emanuela Caiano, co-founder of MR Corporate, and Lorenzo Baldassarri, co-founder of MindUP, then introduced an innovative method that integrates neuroscience and objective scientific measurement with targeted soft skills learning. All this to generate conscious, concrete, and objectively measurable performance from an individual and team perspective.
An individual performance focused on key aspects: results, efficiency, resilience, and quality. A performance designed (using the integrated MindUP and MR Corporate methodologies and protocols) that included: current status analysis, identification of improvement levers, gradual implementation, and, finally, continuous monitoring.
The tailored context of the location was conceptually aligned with the tailored approach used for dynamics. The meeting involved entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals from various parts of Italy who participated in live exercises and demonstrative scientific measurements.
The meeting concluded with an aperitif held in the Atelier rooms, which stimulated valuable exchanges of opinions and reflections among the participants.

(at this link more pictures regarding the event)

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Riccardo Paterni supports AWA Team at the 10 hours Fox Running race at Modena track

Riccardo has represented RPM, MindUP and AWA in supporting the  all women  drivers racing team.

The Fox Running 10-Hour Race took place in Modena last Saturday, December 6th. RPM took to the track as a partner of AWA, supporting their first all-female team, “Women on Track.”

Two other organizations from our network supported this fantastic team: Andreoli & C. as sponsor and MindUp providing technical and psychological support.

The Fox Running
The 25th event of The Fox Running, held on December 6th at the Modena racetrack, closed this year’s season.
50 competing teams, 10 hours of racing, and a technical and challenging course, where both old acquaintances and new talents raced, for a race that draws ever-increasing numbers every year.

Female Empowerment Takes a Stand in Motorsport
And it is in this context that “Women on Track,” the AWA team, partnered by RPM, came into play.
An all-female team, born from the vision of three great women: Monica Zanetti, Lady F40 and the first female mechanic in Ferrari history; Laura Tancredi, president and co-founder of AWA with Zanetti; and Anna Mangione, founder of Wheels on Heels.

The team, led by Nives Ardetti, took to the track with a concrete project: to gain the space women deserve in motorsport.

RPM’s Presence
RPM was the official partner: our logo, featured on the KIA Rio 1.5 Turbo Diesel, raced around the Modena racetrack throughout the race.

The support of two other network members was also crucial: Andreoli & C., as sponsor, and MindUp, providing technical and psychological support throughout the race.

Congratulations, Women on Track!
This race is yet another demonstration of how the network is much more than just a collection of companies and professionals, but a true team that supports and motivates one another.
Congratulations, therefore, to all involved, and especially to the Women on Track riders for this crucial milestone.

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Riccardo Paterni co-coordinates a High Performance Coffee Club event at Motorvalley Accelerator

A Thursday of coffee, discussion, and networking took place on December 4th for the High Performance Coffee Club. As always, organized by GMA and powered by RPM, it took place in an exceptional location: the Motor Valley Accelerator headquarters.

Motor Valley Accelerator: The beating heart of innovation
The choice of the Motor Valley Accelerator as the venue for the latest edition of the High Performance Coffee Club allowed companies and industry professionals to meet in a place where innovation in high-performance engineering is the order of the day.

An opportunity for startups and professionals
Motor Valley Accelerator offers young entrepreneurs and startups the chance to present their high-performance engineering ideas and raise funds and financing through a structured program divided into several stages.

The HPCC at the beginning of the month was therefore not only an opportunity for networking, but also for meeting professionals interested in new ideas and projects.

The Success of the HCPP
This simple and direct format is the key to the success of this event, which brings together an ever-increasing number of professionals from the motorsport, advanced engineering, and automotive sectors.
The goal? To stay up-to-date on market trends, projects in development, news, and opinions, over a good coffee and outside of the company walls.

Until the next HPCC!
Thank you to all the professionals for participating in this edition of the HPCC, and also thanks to the Motor Valley Accelerator for offering their venue as a location for our networking.

See you next time!