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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

A striking Ferrari 599XX EVO with black accents and a large rear wing is parked outdoors under a partly cloudy sky, awaiting its debut at the Monterey auction.

By Khris Bharath – July 15, 2025

1-of-50 Ferrari 599XX EVO Set To Cross The Auction Block ...

This isn't a race car, nor is it street-legal, and neither does it qualify for any official competition series, and yet, the 599XX Evoluzione, or Evo, might be one of the most extreme Ferraris of the modern era. Created under the obsessive umbrella of the brand’s XX Programme that launched back in ‘05, this machine was designed purely to defy the laws of physics and chase lap times on the race track. For those unaware, the FXX Programme invited the Ferrari brand’s most loyal and capable clients to act as development partners. As a buyer of one of these extreme machines, you didn’t get to take the car home. Instead, you became a Corse Clienti member. Ferrari housed, transported, and maintained the cars for you while getting you track access at exclusive events around the globe. Think circuits like Silverstone, Nürburgring, Daytona, Mugello, Bahrain, and more. In return, you offered real-time feedback that Ferrari’s engineers would eventually integrate into future designs and models. The FXX itself was a re-engineered Enzo, stripped away of any road pretensions. Later came the 599XX and its wild sibling, the 599XX Evo. It was followed by the FXX K, based on the LaFerrari, and the even more extreme FXX K Evo. Each was built in minuscule numbers, and each, a rolling testbed for Ferrari’s bleeding-edge tech. Which is why the sale of a 599XX Evo, like the one seen here, is a big deal. This 2010 Rosso Fuoco (red) with silver example wears the number 44, a number associated with current Ferrari F1 driver Lewis Hamilton. Ironic, since Hamilton was still racing for McLaren when the 599XX came out. The car is being offered by RM Sotheby’s and is one of just 50 built, and even fewer received the Evo kit. Unveiled in 2011, the Evo package added a carbon fiber rear wing with active Drag Reduction System, redesigned aero front and rear, and recalibrated suspension. It also marked one of Ferrari’s first uses of active aerodynamics, featuring a twin-profile rear wing equipped with a Formula One-style Drag Reduction System (DRS). Controlled by onboard sensors, the system adjusted in real time to throttle input, steering angle, and yaw to balance downforce (up to 970 pounds at 124 mph) and minimize drag at high speeds. At its heart is a 6.0-liter V12, a highly-strung evolution of the 599 GTB Fiorano’s Enzo-derived engine. In the GTB, this unit could be paired with a gated six-speed box, making it the last front-engined Ferrari to offer a manual transmission. But here on this EVO-equipped 599XX, the output has been dialed up to 740 horsepower from the standard 599’s 612 horsepower, and even the base 599XX’s 720 horsepower. The extensive weight loss has also resulted in shaving 77 pounds of the 599XX’s 3,350-pound curb weight. The result is a 1:15 lap time around Ferrari’s Fiorano test track, which is three seconds quicker when compared to the non-evo 599XX and easily ahead of the Ferrari Enzo and several other purpose-built GT racers. But beyond the incredible pace, the sound on the 599XX EVO has been amplified even further, as the side-mounted exhausts were redesigned to reduce backpressure and deliver a sharper, more violent scream at 9,000 rpm. New Pirelli slicks boosted cornering grip, and every system, from throttle mapping to braking calibration, was tuned for maximum attack. Given it’s extremely limited production run of just 50 examples, this Evo-spec 599XX represents one of the rarest and most advanced front-engined Ferraris ever made. A rare opportunity to acquire something truly unique, purpose-built, and born from Ferrari’s most exclusive engineering program. View All RM Sotheby's Inventory Source: RM Sotheby's, Ferrari

Hamilton and LeClerc, in red Ferrari shirts, stand by a striking Ferrari F80 on the Fiorano racetrack; below, they’re all smiles inside the car, with one at the wheel.

By Khris Bharath – June 19, 2025

Hamilton And Leclerc Track Ferrari F80 At Fiorano

Current Ferrari Formula 1 drivers, Sir Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, recently took on the mighty Fiorano test track, the Italian marque's private proving ground since 1972, and a venue that has shaped everything from hypercars to championship-winning grand-prix racers. But the duo weren't in their grand prix racing machines. Instead, they took turns to put Ferrari's latest road-going halo car, the F80, to the ultimate test and came away surprised. Whereas Leclerc took it easy, when Hamilton took the wheel, he was pretty much flat-out, with Leclerc hanging on under hard braking. “The brakes are unbelievable.” Leclerc exclaimed, referencing the carbon‑ceramic setup and adaptive aero, Hamilton adds, “This is the fastest road car that Ferrari has ever done." Unveiled in October last year, the F80 is the successor to the LaFerrari and packs a mid-mounted twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6, with a hybrid system that borrows heavily from Ferrari's 499P endurance race car, which triumphed at Le Mans less than a week ago. With three electric motors, two on the front axle and one at the rear, you have a combined output of 1,200 horsepower and 793 pound-feet of torque. Combined with F1-tech like the MGU-K system, expect instantaneous response, something that both drivers were raving about while out on track. Combined with an 8-speed F1-style DCT and all-wheel drive, the lightweight F80 that tips the scales at 1,525 kg dry 3,362 pounds just takes 2.1 seconds to get to 62 mph, and the top speed is rated at 217 mph. But rather than outright speed, at a venue like Fiorano, downforce matters big time, and the F80 at 1,050 kg (2,314 pounds) at speed certainly delivers. For some context, that is about half of what most F1 cars produce. While the pair weren't on timed laps, the quickest road-going Ferrari at Fiorano is the SF90 XX Stradale, with a time of 1:17.308. But the quickest time ever was set by the great Michael Schumacher in an F2004, lapping the 1.8-mile track in 0:55.999 seconds. Hamilton, beyond piloting the F80 and Ferrari's F1 race car, is reportedly already collaborating on a next-gen project inspired by the legendary F40. Dubbed the F44, a nod to his number 44 race number, rumor has it that this upcoming dream supercar will feature a manual transmission. As for Leclerc, he returned to the grid with a grin on his face, already envisioning his next special Ferrari. The Monagasque driver already owns a Daytona SP3, a 488 Pista, and an SF90 XX, all adorned in his signature matte black over red/white stripe, the colors of the Monaco flag. Find out more about what the two drivers make of the F80 in the video below. View All Ferraris For Sale " width="680"> Source: Ferrari

A black EV convertible chassis and a red Ferrari coupe chassis are positioned in a brightly lit automotive factory assembly area.

By Khris Bharath – June 18, 2025

Ferrari Slams The Brakes On Second EV Amid Poor Demand

It appears that Ferrari’s electric future has taken a back seat. Despite the industry’s general push towards electrification, the Italian marque is quietly putting plans on the back burner for its second battery-powered model. According to a recent report by Reuters, the car that was originally slated for a 2026 debut will now arrive no earlier than 2028. The simple reason for the delay? Zero demand. Sources close to the matter say that even with a Ferrari badge, a high-performance EV just isn’t cutting it with buyers. Reuters notes that while Ferrari declined to comment, insiders have cited soft market appetite as the driving force behind this delay and not any engineering challenges. However, this delay doesn’t affect Ferrari’s first electric car, which is on track for an October 2026 release. This inaugural EV will be more of a symbolic milestone, rather than a volume seller. Co-designed by former Apple design chief Sir Jony Ive, the upcoming all-electric model is expected to cost north of $500,000 and debut over a slow three-phase reveal beginning this fall. That lines up with our earlier reporting back in early May, where CEO Benedetto Vigna reaffirmed the brand’s insistence on developing strategic components in-house, including the patent-pending virtual engine and transmission system, meant to simulate the visceral experience of driving a combustion-powered car. Besides the Pininfarina Battista, models like the Hyundai Ioniq 5N with the simulated gear-shifts that sync with engine-like noises are amongst just a handful of EVs to have captured something that’s truly missing in electric cars: driver engagement. After all, it's not just about breakneck speed, but the overall theater that a Ferrari offers, with one of the most defining features being the high-revving engine note. But it seems that imitation alone won’t move the market, as this new development at Ferrari places it with its peers. Lamborghini recently pushed its EV debut to 2029, and Maserati has outright cancelled the electric MC20, and Porsche has slashed Taycan production. Having said that, brands like Mercedes-AMG, Jaguar, Lotus, and Polestar, have truly committed to electrification. The reality is that most wealthy buyers aren’t clamoring for a battery-powered vehicle at the upper end of the segment, and the slow sales of the Rolls-Royce Spectre and Rimac Nevera support this. Ironically, for Ferrari, their new $200 million state-of-the-art e-building facility north of Maranello, meant to support its electrified future, is nearly complete, as the company expected 60% of its lineup via hybrids and EVs to be electrified by 2026. But with global EV momentum slowing, particularly in the luxury and performance segments, Ferrari’s move to wait it out could be ideal. View All Ferraris For Sale " width="680"> Source: Reuters

By Khris Bharath – June 16, 2025

Ultra-Exclusive 296 Speciale Piloti Celebrates Ferrari's ...

On the eve of the 2025 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ferrari chose to take the wraps off its 296 Speciale Piloti, a tribute to the very drivers who continue to fuel the Italian marque’s dominance in the FIA World Endurance Championship. We first saw the 296 Speciale at the end of April this year, but the Piloti configuration is born from the Tailor-Made Program, Ferrari’s bespoke division, and is reserved exclusively for its most loyal clientele, more specifically drivers who compete under the Prancing Horse banner across the globe. Showcased at the Circuit de la Sarthe, the very stage where Ferrari’s 499P Hypercar conquered Le Mans in 2023, 2024, and again this weekend in 2025, the winning spirit of those race cars flows through in the 296 Special Piloti. Finished in Giallo Modeno with hand-applied WEC logo and the Italian tricolore stripe, the launch car wears its competition DNA with pride. The car features the #51 of the Ferrari Works team’s 499P that finished third in the Hypercar class, fielded by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi. The trio were winners of the Centenary edition of Le Mans back in 2023. Besides Giallo Modena, clients can also choose from four other motorsports-inspired hues, including Rosso Scuderia, Blu Tour De France, Nero Daytona, and Argento Nürburgring. Inside, the motorsports theme continues with Thermoformed black Alcantara seats that mimic the official driver suits and are accented by the same fireproof fabric used in FIA competition. The #51 race number is mirrored on the carbon-fiber trim. Even the footwells and door sills offer additional customizations, showing off this model’s roots in driver-first experience. Technically, the 296 Speciale is the most extreme evolution of Ferrari’s hybrid midship. With 867 horsepower and 556 pound-feet of torque from the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 and electric motor setup. Despite packing 15 miles of all-electric drive, the Speciale is 20 percent lighter at 3,174 pounds, sharper, and adds more downforce than the standard 296 GTB. 62 mph comes up in just 2.8 seconds, with the top speed rated at 205 mph. The race-derived aero, like the suspended spoilers, gamma wings, and enlarged diffuser, draws from Ferrari’s GT3 and Challenge cars. However, it is the Piloti badge that elevates this model’s significance into collector territory. Just like with the 488 Pista Piloti having a 40-car production run, the 296 Speciale Piloti is a car only accessible to insiders. It is less about outright specs and more about exclusivity, and the 296 Piloti's scarcity will directly impact long-term demand and values. View All Ferrari 296 GTBs For Sale Source: Ferrari

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 09, 2025

Spider Season: The Best Ferrari SF90 Spiders For Sale Rig...

The Ferrari SF90 Spider is an excellent supercar, and these awesome specs show just how beautiful it can be.

A red Ferrari Purosangue sports car features body panels floating apart, showcasing RNG Design’s Limited-Run Body Kit for a bespoke makeover in a modern studio with “RNG DESIGN” on the wall behind it.

By Khris Bharath – May 16, 2025

How RNG Design's Limited-Run Body Kit Seamlessly Integrat...

When Ferrari unveiled the Purosangue, the Italian brand set out to rewrite its own rulebook, and while the stock car is already striking to look at out of the box, for folks who wish to stand out, there’s no shortage of options in the aftermarket. The latest to join in on the action is Germany-based RNG Renegade Design, who make body kits for several top-tier manufacturers from Rolls-Royce to Lamborghini and more. This kit gives Ferrari’s V12-powered FUV a subtle yet functional makeover. At the core of this transformation are 30 high-quality carbon-fiber parts that make up the basic kit from RNG design, each functional and visually striking to look at and tailored to the vehicle without requiring cutting or drilling. These components are designed to fit Ferrari’s original mounting points, preserving both value and originality. The front splitter and side skirts are sculpted to improve airflow and reduce lift. The rear diffuser boosts downforce and is available in two flavors: one that accommodates Ferrari’s standard quad exhaust setup, while the other reconfigures the Pursangue with a central tailpipe layout and RNG’s own plug-and–play exhaust system. Visually, the wider fender flares from the kit give the Pursangue a more planted stance. Beyond the base kit from Renegade Design, optional carbon components like a vented hood, front bumper, and fender inserts, door covers, roof spoiler, tailgate trim, and roof spoiler are available for even more drama. There are five carbon fiber finishes to choose from, including OEM-spec Ferrari carbon, bold Forged Carbon, and stealthy matte finishes. The optional forged aluminium wheels available between 20-24 inches and five exclusive designs weigh just under 25 pounds each. With integrated carbon AeroDiscs, these lightweight wheels are engineered for both form and function and help in reducing unsprung mass and improving high-speed stability. The basic kit is priced from $47,000 before shipping, and the first 25 customers will receive an exclusive limited edition series along with a special accessories package. View All Ferrari Pursangues For Sale " width="680"> Image Source: Renegade Design

By Khris Bharath – May 02, 2025

First Ferrari EV On Track For October Launch With Core Te...

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna reaffirmed the Italian brand’s commitment to maintaining control of its core technologies, as it prepares for the unveil its first all-electric vehicle in October. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Vignia said that key components will continue to be developed in-house. While he acknowledged ongoing business relationships with suppliers in Asia for non-strategic parts, he dismissed speculation about a potential collaboration with Chinese EV startup Leap Motor, clarifying that Ferrari does not purchase platforms or strategic components from external sources. I would like to remind three important things for our brand. 1. In Ferrari, we don't use platform, 2. We don't buy platform from outside, 3. We'll always keep in-house strategic components Benedetto Vigna, CEO, Ferrari If we look at Ferrari’s journey with electrification, it has its roots in the KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) used in F1 race cars in the late 2000s. The company first introduced hybrid-electric technology in a road-going model with the La Ferrari hypercar in 2013 . Since 2020, cars like the SF90 Stradale and the 296 GTB have expanded electrification across the lineup. The upcoming EV will be its first battery-electric vehicle, and Ferrari has invested heavily in a new assembly facility for the production of both hybrid and BEVs. The ‘E-Building’ plant, north of its Maranello campus, will be central to Ferrari’s next generation of vehicles is now nearly complete. Spanning 42,500 square meters, it will help boost the annual capacity by 6,000 units. With a Vigna added that buyers will soon have the choice between traditional gas/ICE, hybrids, and EVs, with 60% of models being offered by 2026, coming from electrified models. Also, in the face of U.S.-China trade tensions and looming tariffs, Ferrari has already adjusted its pricing structure. Vigna has said that any cars invoiced before April 2nd would see no price hikes, and models like the Roma, 296 and SF90 will remain unaffected regardless of the order date. Models like the 12Cilindri, Purosangue SUV and F80, will see an increase of up to 10%. Even in these uncertain times and volatility in the auto market, Ferrari’s stock has been relatively stable, and this is reflected by a full order-book through 2026. Vigna said that global demand remains strong and is growing, particularly in new regions like Korea and Eastern Europe, expanding its reach beyond traditional markets. Demand in China alone has doubled since before the pandemic, but volume is still modest compared to Europe and the United States. The upcoming EV marks a pivotal moment in the Italian automaker’s history and while combustion engines are at the very heart of any Ferrari, the company says that it will be rooted in the brand’s racing heritage. It will be one of six new models that Ferrari plans to launch this year and more details will be revealed by the CEO on May 6, 2025, during Ferrari’s earnings call. View All Ferraris For Sale " width="680"> Source: Bloomberg, Ferrari

By Khris Bharath – May 01, 2025

Ferrari’s 2025 Miami GP F1 Livery Packs A High-Tech Surprise

Ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix scheduled for this weekend, Scuderia Ferrari has unveiled a striking new livery that marks its one-year partnership with HP Inc. Last year’s Miami debut of the Ferrari x HP partnership leaned into nostalgia with throwback blues: Azzuro La Plata and Dino gracing the SF-24, a nod to Ferrari’s historic racing liveries. This year’s car skips the retro cues and is forward-looking, with the SF-25 bringing a refreshed color palette of Ferrari red combined with white and HP’s electric blue. With improved heat resistance and recyclability, the film wrapping the car is up to 14% lighter and 17% thinner compared to last year’s car, offering increased thermal resistance. The PVC-free wrap takes lesser time to apply and uses HP’s latest latex technology, allowing for greater design freedoms. The asymmetric graphic elements on Charles Leclerc’s and Lewis Hamilton’s SF-25s work well against the white wheels and blue accents on the front and rear wings. This collaboration, however, isn’t limited to the track. In Maranello and across the F1 paddock, HP’s hardware has been integrated into Ferrari’s operations from engineering to trackside offices, all in a bid to streamline development and decision-making. That fusion of legacy brand and Silicon Valley extends to the fans as well. The Grand Prix also sees the launch of the Miami-Exclusive PUMA x Ferrari HP limited-edition collection, which dropped earlier this week. It takes inspiration from the White Miami Limited Edition look, which both Ferrari drivers will be wearing on race day. Shop The Ferrari Store Image Source: Ferrari

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 19, 2025

Michael Jordan's Ferrari-Inspired Air Jordan 14 Sneaker R...

What better way to design a basketball sneaker than with inspiration from your Ferrari. Michael Jordan's legacy as an NBA icon is legendary, leading the Chicago Bulls to six championships and becoming a global symbol of greatness. MJ's passion for performance extends beyond the court, influencing his famous Air Jordan sneaker line with designs inspired by his love for exotic cars. Jordan's fascination with high-performance supercars has even led him into motorsports, where he co-owns the 23XI Racing Nascar team, further solidifying his status as a cultural icon. The sneaker that first shook both the streetwear and automotive world was the Air Jordan 14, inspired by the Ferrari 550 Maranello that Michael Jordan owned and drove daily to Chicago's United Center in 1998. After a 10-year hiatus since its last public release in 2014, Nike and Air Jordan just announced that sneakerheads can expect to see the return of the Air Jordan 14 'Ferrari' this. Originally designed by Nike's great Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan 14 incorporated five distinct characteristics from the Ferrari 550 Maranello. From Ferrari crests reimagined as Jumpman badges to its use of lightweight carbon fiber, the AJ14 aims to perform on the court with a track-inspired look and feel. The 2025 version of the shoe is expected to sport a vibrant Rosso Corsa colorway taken directly from Ferrari's historical archive of paint finishes. This fuel-driven design approach has been featured on other AJ14s, like the 'Giallo Modena' released in 2019. While specifics on a release date and pricing have yet to be announced, Nike and Air Jordan have confirmed that the Air Jordan 14 'Ferrari' will launch this. For those who can't wait, shop past pairs of the Air Jordan 14 'Ferrari' by clicking the link below. Shop The Air Jordan 14 'Ferrari' Source: Nice Kicks

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By Jordan Aquistapace – March 04, 2025

Gear Essentials For Passionate Ferrari Owners And Enthusi...

Showing support to one of the most iconic supercar manufacturers in existence, these products embody Italian design and performance.

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