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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

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Breath-taking vistas, unparalleled culinary and cultural offerings and special insider access await, along with stays at Four Seasons properties in Geneva, Megève and Napa Valley. Following the success of the inaugural Four Seasons Drive Experience through Tuscany, the leading luxury hospitality company announces " title="YouTube video" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen> that will showcase the best of the European Alps and one of North America’s food and wine capitals, Napa Valley. From behind the wheel of a luxury vehicle, guests can look forward to once-in-a-lifetime dining experiences, customized routes and insider access to local talent and unique cultural offerings, allowing discovery of each destination from a new perspective. Four Seasons DriveExperience in the Heart of the Alps from June 12 to 18, 2023 andFour Seasons Drive Experience Through Napa Valley from October 29 to November 4, 2023 will deliver driving experiences that showcase the best of these new itinerary destinations. When not on the road, guests in the Alps will stay at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva and Four Seasons Hotel Megève. While in Napa Valley, travellers will stay at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley. “Four Seasons Drive Experience is a natural extension of who we are and what we deliver – creating curated experiences that allow guests to discover the character of a locale in new and unexpected ways,” says Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “From behind the wheel of a luxury vehicle, guests will enjoy an exceptional drive experience, always with Four Seasons service and genuine heart as their guide.” From the accommodations and trip itinerary to the exclusive excursions and tailored local experiences, all will be delivered with the attention to detail, exceptional quality, and caring service for which Four Seasons is renowned. Guests booking a Four Seasons Drive Experience will enjoy expertly curated experiences with lesser-known wonders and hidden locales tailored to each traveller, organized by the Four Seasons team, for a truly unparalleled journey. “Four Seasons Drive Experience has redefined the world of luxury driving tours, crafting exceptional experiences by bringing together the expertise of Four Seasons and our partners at Canossa Events,” says Marc Speichert, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. “In 2023, we are bringing Four Seasons Drive Experienceto new, highly sought-after destinations based on a deep understanding of our guests, delivering a luxury experience that reflects the genuine care and empathy that is at the core of Four Seasons.” From start to finish, both itineraries are designed to celebrate the romance of road travel and savour every moment of the journey as well as the destination, whether from a guest’s own luxury vehicle or one coordinated by the dedicated guest services team. “We couldn’t be happier with the guest feedback received after last year’s Tuscan itinerary that was conceptualized around a love for cars and immersive programming to experience all that the destination has to offer,” says Luigi Orlandini, Chairman and CEO, Canossa Events. “With Tuscany now in the rearview mirror, we’re excited to captivate guests with these new and desirable offerings with Four Seasons that will create memories to last a lifetime.” Four Seasons Drive Experience in the Heart of the Alps, June 12-18, 2023 The week-long itinerary will begin at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva, which will serve as home base for the next few days, with enchanting views of Lake Geneva and an iconic backdrop of snow-capped Alps. A welcome dinner will provide the perfect setting for getting acquainted with fellow travellers. While in Geneva, guests will visit Gruyère Village – regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in the region and home to the well-known Swiss cheese. Thereafter, they will embark on a panoramic tour across UNESCO World Heritage Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces – a 30 kilometre (19 mile) stretch of land with striking hillside terraces - before being escorted through historical wine estates dating back to the Middle Ages for a Swiss wine and cheese pairing. In the days that follow, travellers will journey towards the final destination of Megève, stopping along the way to learn about the timeless art of watchmaking – from design and prototype development to machining. The afternoon will include an adrenaline-fueled drive passing through Chateau d’Avully, known for soaring towers and iconic architecture before arriving at Four Seasons Hotel Megève to rest and recharge. Programming in Megève includes an exhilarating trip to the Alpine town of Annecy winding through the mythic Aravis roads and crossing sky-piercing mountains; a visit to Mont Blanc Massif – an awe-inspiring mountain range featuring arresting 360-degree views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps; and taking on the remote Grand Saint Bernard Mountain pass that connects Italy and Switzerland to conclude their journey back to Megève. Four Seasons Drive Experience Through Napa Valley,October 29 - November 4, 2023 This itinerary for food and wine enthusiasts is centred around the best wineries and culinary experiences that promise to invigorate palates and tantalize tastebuds. In one of the food and wine capitals of North America, guests will arrive at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, home for the next seven days. The journey will begin with a celebration of innovative gastronomy – a welcome dinner at the property’s Vineyard Barn featuring an architectural design that embodies Napa’s rich farming heritage, framed by picturesque forests and unobstructed views of the mountains. The next day will start with a scenic drive to Tomales Bay for an immersive oyster farming experience followed by a gourmet lunch overlooking the bay. In the evening, guests will enjoy a sumptuous dinner for the senses, complimented by the region’s specialty wines. The following days will be dedicated to discovering unique flavours and being immersed in fragrant wine notes touring Napa’s most talked about wineries, only accessible to Four Seasons Drive Experienceguests, including Opus One Winery, born from the collaboration between two of the most esteemed winemaking figures: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. For the final days of the itinerary, guests will take a private ferry tour around San Francisco Bay and end the seven-day experience in the clouds with hot-air balloon rides that offer panoramic views of the vineyards and undulating mountains. Booking Information Travellers interested in finding out more about Four SeasonsDriveExperience In the Heart of the AlpsorFour SeasonsDrive Experience Through Napa Valleyare invited to click here for additional booking details or email drive@fourseasons.com. Reservations can also be made by phone: EU +39 052 2421 096 and US +1 831 521 5190. In addition to a growing global portfolio of hotels and resorts, luxury lifestyle offerings include a bespoke Private Jet Experience; luxury villa and vacation home rentals; a line of curated home and travel goods; a global portfolio of Private Residences, and recently announced entry into the luxury yacht space, Four Seasons continues to redefine the pursuit of extraordinary travel and brings its legendary Four Seasons service to every journey – be it on water, in the air or on the road. About Canossa Events Canossa Events was formed in 2010 and is synonymous with excellence in road touring events. The company organizes almost 300 events a year, including the legendary Modena Cento Ore that cuts a swath across the stunning scenery of Italy also featuring races in some of the most famous circuits. Canossa is best known for its classic car rallies and its supercar motor touring events that blend exotic collectable cars, world-class hospitality and road adventures set in some of the world’s most picturesque landscapes across Europe, the US and the Middle East. The Canossa family also includes Cavallino, publisher of the famous eponymous magazine since 1978 and organizer of the world’s most important Concorso d’Eleganza devoted entirely to Ferrari. Since 2019 Canossa is part of Motorsport Network.

By Canossa Events – February 01, 2023

The 32nd Edition Of Palm Beach Cavallino Classic

The most important event in the world entirely dedicated to classic Ferraris has just ended. Over 120 Ferraris competing, 3 extraordinary Best of Show winners, and a spectacular class celebrating the Centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans: these were the main ingredients that made the 32nd Palm Beach Cavallino Classic absolutely unforgettable. This edition, the 32nd, included a special class celebrating the Centenary since the first ever 24 Hours of Le Mans, and open to Ferraris that have competed in the marathon French car race. This year, for the first time at the Cavallino Classic, 3 Best of Show awards were assigned. The prize for Overall Outstanding Ferrari Granturismo went to the 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica s/n 0483 SA. The 1953 Ferrari 250 MM Berlinetta Pinin Farina s/n 0258 MM was chosen as the Overall Outstanding Ferrari Competition car, while the Overall Outstanding Ferrari with the “Red Book” was assigned to the 1971 Ferrari 512 M s/n 1020. Palm Beach, February 1, 2023 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, staged by Canossa at The Breakers in Palm Beach (Florida) and open to classic Ferraris, proved to be an unforgettable event. The turnout was unprecedented with numerous people coming along to admire the 125 cars entered in the competition. They included several unique pieces, specimens that have helped to create and consolidate the Ferrari legend. The tricolor ribbon cutting, symbolically opening the event, was performed by Luigi Orlandini, Chairman and CEO of Canossa and Cavallino, who was flanked by Danielle H. Moore, Mayor of Palm Beach, and Eva Alvino, Deputy Consul General of Italy in Miami. The Concours was actually preceded by the Track Day at The Concours Club on Thursday 26, which gave the owners of the racing Ferraris a chance to “stretch their wheels”, and a Tour d’Eleganza on Friday 27. The Tour route took the cars along some of the most spectacular highways in Florida, including the A1A from Deerfield Beach all the way to Palm Beach. Coinciding with the Concorso, there was also a themed symposium called “Great Ferraris at Le Mans”. This event featured exceptional guests, including Luigi Chinetti Jr. who recounted how, as a child, he had personally witnessed the victory of his father, at the 1949 24 Hours of Le Mans, the first international success for the then very young house of Maranello. He stood just a few meters from the winning car itself, the 1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta Touring s/n 0008 M. A truly extraordinary moment for car enthusiasts, the kind of moment only to be experienced at a Cavallino Classic. “It’s been wonderful to have the chance to celebrate the Centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with so many collectors,” said Luigi Orlandini. “It’s such a fascinating topic, as well as a hugely important chapter in automotive history and in the history of Ferrari in particular. We managed to bring together, in Palm Beach, numerous beautiful cars and many of the people who helped to create the Ferrari legend, both on the Circuit de la Sarthe and elsewhere. Special thanks to Anne Brockinton Lee for bringing along two extraordinary vehicles. She won one of the Best in Show awards for her 410 Superamerica, becoming, I believe, the first woman to achieve this in a Cavallino Classic. Her beautifully elegant show car illustrates perfectly how the Ferrari legend is based not just on racing cars, but also on wonderful granturismos that can be used on normal roads. Finally, as organizer of the event, I am naturally delighted to point out that there was a great turnout of visitors, undoubtedly attracted by both the quality and the number of vehicles present. So, now it’s goodbye until next time, which will be the Cavallino Classic Modena, due to take place from 12 to 14 May.” On the charitable side, Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, through the Cavallino Classic Foundation (which last year donated a total of USD 120,000 raised by the 2022 edition), continued its tradition of supporting the American Council of the Blind, the A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, whose students sang the National Anthem at the start of the show, and the Piston Foundation, in this case to fund Motor Valley internships for young people wanting to learn how to restore cars. Support was also offered to the local community in the form of a donation to the Palm Beach Police and Fire Department Foundation. The award for the Overall Outstanding Ferrari Granturismo went to the 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica s/n 0483 SA owned by American collector Anne Brockinton Lee. Exhibited at the Paris Motor Show in 1956, this specimen boasts a spectacular shape complemented by the high rear fins that were to become a particular feature of the cars, especially (but not only) the American ones, produced over the following years. This specimen, featuring many special parts, is based on the type 514 chassis, with a wheelbase of 2600 mm. This is combined with the 126/c engine delivering 340 HP, which was the higher-power 12-cylinder, 5-liter unit supplied by Ferrari at the time. The car is equipped with dual ignition, and therefore has a remarkable 24 spark plugs. Named Superfast I, to distinguish it from the later series of Ferrari Superfasts, it has a top speed of almost 300 km/h (about 186 mph). Conceived for the American market, it was imported into the United States (destination Los Angeles) immediately after the Paris Motor Show. It has had a long series of owners, all American except for an English collector who had the car from 1980 to 1984. It joined its current collection in 2004. The 1953 Ferrari 250 MM Berlinetta Pinin Farina s/n 0258 MM, owned by American collector Brian Ross, was selected as the Overall Outstanding Ferrari Competition car. Wearing race number 627, it made its debut at the Mille Miglia on 26 April 1953, driven by Count Bruno Sterzi and Giulio Rovelli. One of the only 18 cars in the 250 MM Berlinetta series produced with the 3-liter, 240 HP engine and 2390 mm wheelbase, this version was conceived for endurance races, especially the Mille Miglia and Carrera Panamericana. Its racing vocation is immediately obvious: you can’t help but notice that the bodywork and passenger compartment are devoid of any esthetic adornment and equipped only with the bare essentials. After the Mille Miglia, 250 MM s/n 0258 MM continued its racing career, competing in the Coppa d’Oro delle Dolomiti (with Franco Cornacchia at the wheel) and the 12 Hours of Pescara (driven by Franco Cornacchia and Antonio Stagnoli) in July and August 1953 respectively. In the summer of 1956, the car, imported into the USA, began its American racing career with driver George Arents before being sold in early 1957. It has been in its current collection since 2013 and was recently restored in the exact configuration it had at the time of its debut Mille Miglia. In what is a complete novelty for the Cavallino Classic, a third Best of Show prize was assigned. The Overall Outstanding Ferrari Classiche Certified prize, for the most deserving car equipped with the “Red Book”, went to the 1971 512 M s/n 1020 owned by American collector Lawrence Auriana, which ran in the 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans. Representing N.A.R.T. team, it was driven by Sam Posey and Tony Adamowicz. They finished third overall, and first among the Ferraris, recording the best finish ever for a 512 in the French marathon race. This also turned out to be the best race result in the history of the car. S/n 1020 had actually made its debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona in January 1971, driven by Sam Posey and Peter Revson, and had also raced in the 12 Hours of Sebring in March, driven by Peter Revson and Swede Savage, but on both these occasions it had failed to finish. After Le Mans, s/n 1020 competed in the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen, with Sam Posey and Ronnie Bucknum driving (dnf), and then in the Can-Am race, also at Watkins Glen, driven by Sam Posey, where it finished sixth overall. The highpoint for this 512 M came in September 1974 when, driven by Luigi Chinetti Jr., Paul Newman, and Graham Hill, it set the world speed record on the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats Race Track. On that occasion, it notched up 5 world record speeds, including the one over 10 miles, in which it recorded an average speed of 174.763 mph (281.254 km/h). At this year’s Palm Beach event, there was a really unforgettable moment when the current owner came on to the Cavallino Classic stage to collect the trophy accompanied by Luigi Chinetti Jr. and one of the mechanics who had looked after the car both at Le Mans and at Bonneville. For all things Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, follow the Cavallino Instagram and Facebook accounts.

M1 LEAD 2023 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic Concorso dEleganza

By Christopher Smith – January 20, 2023

2023 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic Concorso d'Eleganza Com...

Some of the best Ferraris in the world will be on display for the Concours on January 28, including legendary cars that competed in the iconic endurance race. The world’s largest Ferrari-only event isn’t based in Italy, but in Florida. The Palm Beach Cavallino Classic Concorso d'Eleganza holds this distinction, hosting Ferraris from all eras of the company’s long history. Taking place January 26-29 in Palm Beach, one doesn’t need to own a Ferrari to enjoy the action and this year’s event is special. The Italian brand pays homage to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Among the many Ferraris gracing the lawn for the Concours on Saturday, January 28, will be cars that have raced at Le Mans over the years. Ferrari’s first appearance at the endurance race came in 1949; it marked the start of a legacy leading to dozens of class wins and nine overall victories. As such, this year’s Cavallino Classic Concorso d'Eleganza at The Breakers Hotel is a rare opportunity to see some of these special vehicles together in one location, competing for the attention of judges and spectators alike in a dedicated Le Mans category. "Ferrari has been a major protagonist in Le Mans for decades, and we felt the need to celebrate this incredible milestone with a great lineup of Ferraris that made the history of the world’s most celebrated race," said Cavallino and Canossa Chairman and CEO Luigi Orlandini. "In 2022 we celebrated the 75th anniversary of Ferrari with a special lineup of cars representing each year of the history of the marque, now we want to pay homage to another icon of motor racing: the 24 Hours of Le Mans". With the Concours complete, attendees have an opportunity to experience an authentic Italian dinner and charity auction following the awards ceremony The Concorso d'Eleganza on Saturday is certainly a favorite for everyone, but the four-day event actually begins on Thursday with a track day at The Concours Club. Friday is reserved for cruising along Florida’s coastal highways in the Tour d’Eleganza. Sunday is a relaxing day at Mar-a-Lago with more beautiful cars, this time opened up to other makes and models for perusing during a special brunch. As one of the largest winter automotive events in the world, the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic Concorso d'Eleganza is always an exciting experience filled with beautiful cars, exquisite food, incredible scenery, and more. Tickets are available for Ferrari owners and enthusiasts online at Cavallino.com, with portions of ticket prices going to charity. You can also join other enthusiasts and attendees in discussions on this year's Classic at FerrariChat.

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