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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Ferrari news from duPont REGISTRY News, updated daily with model reveals, first drives, auction results and current market prices. Our coverage runs across the whole line-up, from the 296 and 296 Speciale to the SF90 XX, the 12Cilindri and the F80. We also follow the earlier cars that built the reputation of the Prancing Horse over seven decades. Reporting comes from the Monterey and Pebble Beach auction floors, and from first drives of new models as they arrive. One thing separates this from other supercar news: many of the Ferraris covered here are listed for sale on the duPont REGISTRY marketplace. Read the story, then see what an example is genuinely worth. For Ferrari news today, and the exotic car news around it, start here.

Side view of a classic red Ferrari 330 LM/250 GTO race car with the number 7 on the door, parked indoors against a white wall adorned with wireframe car sketches above—an elegant tribute ahead of Cavallino Classic 2025.

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 29, 2025

The 1-of-1 Ferrari 330 LM/250 GTO Returns For The 2025 Ca...

Feast your eyes on a true Ferrari icon. Few collector cars stir up excitement like the Ferrari 250 GTO, and when it comes to chassis 3765 LM, things reach an entirely different level. The Ferrari 330 LM/250 GTO by Scaglietti, a factory-built racer originally equipped with a 4.0L V12, is the only example of its kind. Debuting at the 1000km of Nürburgring in 1962 and later racing at Le Mans, this car holds deep motorsport roots and represents an evolution from the 330 LM to the 250 GTO spec. Recently sold by RM Sotheby's for a record-setting price in 2023, Ferrari's four-wheel legacy is being meticulously prepped by Bacchelli & Villa for Ferrari Classiche certification and a grand return at the 2025 Cavallino Classic in Modena, with Ferrari Beverly Hills taking part in presenting the icon to the world. Car & Vintage Originally built for endurance racing, chassis 3765 LM participated in a successful 1962 season, racing with Ferrari's Scuderia team and earning a second-place finish at Nürburgring before storming into the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Mike Parkes and Lorenzo Bandini. Its transformation into a 250 GTO came in 1963 when private owner Pietro Ferraro sent it back to the factory for a complete overhaul. With a 3.0L engine and a 5-speed gearbox installed, the car became a true hybrid of two Ferrari greats. It continued to compete throughout Europe against marque legends like Jaguar and Aston Martin, building its credentials in classic Ferrari racing. Car & Vintage What sets this Ferrari apart even more is its incredible journey post-racing. After its time on the track, the car entered long-term private ownership, staying with one collector for 38 years. Rather than restore it beyond recognition, the owner chose to preserve its originality and authenticity. As a result, this 330 LM/250 GTO stands as one of the most unaltered and historically accurate examples out there. It made select appearances at prestigious events like the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Cavallino Classic, and Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it continued to earn respect from Ferrari fans and historians. Car & Vintage Now, thanks to Bacchelli & Villa, one of the world's premier restoration shops specializing in Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati, this ultra-rare 250 GTO is set to receive Classiche certifications, and once again wow the crowd at one of the most significant Ferrari shows in the world. The collaboration with Ferrari Beverly Hills for this revival adds an extra layer of authenticity. With its motorsport past, rare one-off status, and detailed preservation, chassis 3765 LM is set to be the star of the 2025 Cavallino Classic and remains a dream Ferrari for collectors worldwide. View All Ferrari Beverly Hills Inventory Source: Ferrari Beverly Hills/Bacchelli & Villa/Car & Vintage

Two sports cars, including a Ferrari 296 Speciale with racing stripes and the number 25, are parked side by side on a racetrack, ready for the Ferrari unveiling.

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 29, 2025

Ferrari Unveils New 296 Speciale & 296 Speciale A

Ferrari ups the ante on its hybrid hero. The Ferrari 296 made a splash when it entered the scene, proudly being the first Prancing Horse-badged Ferrari to sport a V6 engine, taking after the iconic V6-powered Dino cars and evolving their formula to push Ferrari’s approach to performance forward. With a hybrid system assisting the twin-turbocharged V6 engine, the 296 uses a small engine to achieve immense power, and now, Ferrari has unveiled an even more exciting version of the groundbreaking supercar: the Ferrari 296 Speciale. While it serves as a successor to the V8-powered 488 Pista, the new Ferrari 296 Speciale uses the nomenclature of the Pista’s predecessor, the Ferrari 458 Speciale, Ferrari’s pinnacle of naturally aspirated V8 performance. Like the 458 Speciale, the 296 Speciale is available as a coupe and as an open-top variant, called the Ferrari 296 Speciale A. Compared to the 296, the Speciale improves its performance with weight savings, extra boost, shorter shift times, greater braking precision, 20 percent more downforce at 155 mph, and other tweaks. With a total of 868 horsepower, the new Ferrari 296 Speciale boasts an increase of 49 horsepower over the standard 296 GTB, and its design is accordingly more aggressive, with eye-catching, racing-inspired fins and exposed carbon fiber aerodynamic components. Many of the racing-derived solutions seen in the new Ferrari 296 Speciale come from the 296 Challenge and 296 GT3 race cars, coming together with the brawny hybrid powertrain to create a uniquely thrilling supercar experience. Despite being ready for track domination, the hybrid system seen in the new Ferrari 296 Speciale still offers drivers the ability to drive on purely electric power for quiet driving on a short range. However, the dynamic range of driving modes available also includes an efficiency-optimizing Hybrid mode, a performance mode, and a Qualify mode that uses the most power possible from the entire system. Shown off in a new Verde Nürburgring green color, the new 296 Speciale is available with a special livery, shown for the first time in white, with one or two stripes running across the length of the car, with a racing number on the side. Customers can choose what number their car sports, from 00 to 99. Meanwhile, the Ferrari 296 Speciale A has been launched in Rosso Dino, with the same stunning livery available. With hybrid power and Ferrari’s latest racing innovation, the Prancing Horse’s supercar legacy is opening a new chapter, with the 296 Speciale as the main character. View All Ferrari 296 GTB For Sale Image Source: Ferrari

A blue Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale with NOVITEC customizations and black accents stands on a smooth surface, its large rear wing catching dramatic, low lighting—a striking example of Ferrari tuning at its finest.

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 21, 2025

NOVITEC Announces New Customizations For The Ferrari SF90...

Ferrari’s racing-ready supercar gets even more intense thanks to NOVITEC. The “XX” suffix is shared by a select few vehicles from Ferrari’s lineup, and they are all intensely track-oriented, high-performance creations. While most of Ferrari’s XX cars are only allowed to be driven on the track, the latest addition to Ferrari’s XX family is an exception: the Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale and the Ferrari SF90 XX Spider. As Ferrari’s first street-legal XX cars, the SF90 XX takes the already powerful and innovative hybrid Ferrari SF90 supercar, and makes it even more intense, with aggressive aerodynamics and increased power. With limited production numbers, it’s also one of the most exclusive recent models from Ferrari. However, NOVITEC, a firm known for its customization exploits, simply refuses to leave well enough alone, revealing new customizations for the Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale that make the track-oriented supercar an even more formidable performance machine. Thanks to a high-performance exhaust system, the sound experience of the SF90 XX Stradale is enhanced, and the power is increased by an impressive 30 horsepower, bringing the total to 1,060 horsepower, and NOVITEC has also given the supercar a new set of wheels with custom sports suspension. While NOVITEC didn’t change the advanced aerodynamics that the Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale already sports, the customization includes custom carbon fiber covers for the side mirrors, and clients are able to customize the interior thanks to NOVITEC’s variety of colors, materials, and finishes. If one of the most exclusive and capable Ferrari creations simply isn’t enough to turn heads, it certainly will when given its new NOVITEC makeover. View All Ferrari SF90s For Sale Image Source: NOVITEC

A rare 1990 Ferrari Testarossa sports car is parked on pavement in front of a modern glass building with outdoor seating.

By duPont REGISTRY – April 18, 2025

Insanely Rare 700-Mile 1990 Ferrari Testarossa Up For Sale

Every so often, a manufacturer with provenance secures its legendary status by working with an equally iconic designer. In 1951, the most synonymous pairing came together after meeting at a restaurant in the small town of Tortona. The pairing you ask? Pininfarina and Ferrari. After working together for over 60 years, vehicles designed under the partnership of these two industry titans have been the most striking and immortal designs of the automotive industry. One of them is the Ferrari Testarossa. Today, we feature a very special example of a 700-mile 1990 Ferrari Testarossa, exclusively available through GH Vehicles. Preserved in a complete time capsule condition, with the paint looking as-new, this Testarossa has had mechanical services done and major maintenance items taken care of to ensure working order while still looking like a pure, unrestored vehicle. Accompanied by the most important book, the Ferrari Red Book, this 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is being sold with full Classiche certification. This example only has 700 miles, making it one of the lowest-mile Testarossas available on the market. Represented by GH Vehicles, whose slogan is “Legacy Driven,” this piece is a perfect example of Ferrari and Pininfarina's legacy, driven. View The Listing

A stunning 2017 Ferrari is parked in a modern garage with floor-to-ceiling windows and sleek concrete walls, presenting an irresistible allure for car enthusiasts.

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 14, 2025

1-of-210 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta Listed For Sale

To this day, the “Holy Trinity” of hybrid hypercars can be credited for shaping the trajectory of performance engineering in the highest caliber of performance cars, supercars, and hypercars today. Thanks to electrification, performance cars of all kinds have been able to reach new heights of power, speed, and dynamics, and the hybrid hypercar “trinity” was a crucial breakthrough in that innovation. Because of that, all three models in that group: the Porsche 918 Spyder, the McLaren P1, and the Ferrari LaFerrari, have all earned prestigious status as some of the most desirable collector-worthy hypercars on the market, matching historical significance with style, performance, engineering, and exclusive production numbers. View Listing & Financing One of the most exclusive of the bunch, however, is the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta, the open-top variant of Ferrari’s hybrid V12 LaFerrari hypercar. Created as a highly-exclusive limited run of just 210 examples, the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta was not only an ultra-exclusive hybrid hypercar, but also as a celebration of Ferrari’s 70th anniversary in 2017, since its 1947 establishment. The rare opportunity to own one of these ultra-rare Ferrari hypercars is here, and especially when Ferrari has unveiled the LaFerrari’s successor, the F80 that is inspired by its hybrid innovation, the historical significance of the LaFerrari Aperta is especially poignant. This example, available from RM Sotheby’s Private Sales and listed on duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, has under 1,500 miles on its odometer. The beautiful 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta for sale is finished in Ferrari’s ever-legendary Rosso Corsa exterior color, with an interior upholstered in Nero Alcantara. It features a number of optional extras, Ferrari Classiche Certification, and, of course, boasts the LaFerrari’s immensely powerful 963-horsepower powertrain, combining a V12 engine with a 9,250-rpm redline with a hybrid system to get from 0-60 in a blisteringly-quick 2.4 seconds. The Aperta variant of the Ferrari LaFerrari needed to be changed significantly from the coupe model, and production was pre-sold at the time it launched. It remains one of the rarest models in Ferrari’s upper echelon of supercars, being rarer than the LaFerrari coupe, the Enzo, F50, F40, and even the 288 GTO. If you’re looking for the ultra-rare Ferrari hypercar that can take any car collection to the next level, this 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta for sale from RM Sotheby’s Private Sales is a perfect choice. View the price and listing by clicking the button, including flexible financing options from dR Finance, powered by Westlake Financial.

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 10, 2025

Ferrari Debuts Historic Motorsport Collectibles At Milan ...

Italian supercars have always had this reputation for looking like rolling works of art, and Ferraris really led the charge with icons like the F40 and Enzo. While some car brands are showcasing their artistic collaborations in the shape of fine furnishings and one-off builds at Milan Design Week 2025, Ferrari has other plans. At Milan Design Week, the brand's story takes a new turn as Ferrari unveils a line of exclusive collectibles that combine race-bred engineering with minimalist design. Each item, from championship-winning pistons to hybrid V12 prototypes, represents a physical piece of Ferrari's DNA, repackaged for collectors who want a tangible link to motorsport greatness. What's cool about these collectibles is how stripped-back and sculptural they are. Flavio Manzoni and the Ferrari Design Center team approached these pieces with the same mindset they use in car design, cutting away the unnecessary and letting the essential details live. For fans who follow Ferrari's F1 legacy, parts like Schumacher's F2002 piston and a crankshaft from Alonso's Ferrari F10 offer real connections to iconic moments in racing. The exhibition will run from April 7th to 13th at the Ferrari Boutique in Milan, right in the middle of the city's design week. Whether it's a V10 camshaft or a carbon brake disc from Vettel's SF71H, these pieces remind us why Ferrari means so much to so many. Shop All Ferrari Collectibles " width="680"> Source: Ferrari

Two red toy race cars on a white circular platform, set against a red and white geometric background.

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 07, 2025

Hot Wheels x Ferrari Launch A New Collection

Hot Wheels unleashes a new collection of Prancing Horses. A staple of virtually every automotive enthusiast’s childhood, Hot Wheels specializes in miniaturizing the world’s most desirable and iconic cars and creating cherished memories through them. However, a new announcement from the iconic brand sees a new collection of Ferrari models getting the Hot Wheels treatment. Including a diverse collection of both classic and modern masterpieces from the Prancing Horse, the new partnership between Hot Wheels and Ferrari is being kicked off with two limited edition die-cast cars as part of a set. The two cars in the set are the Ferrari 312 P, a legendary vintage racing Ferrari that was the first Ferrari to have a Hot Wheels counterpart in 1970, and the Ferrari 499P Modificata, the customer version of Ferrari’s two-time Le Mans-winning racing hypercar. In addition, the 1:64 Hot Wheels Ferrari SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano RC offers full remote control ability to the Hot Wheels recreation of the iconic hybrid Ferrari supercar, and the collection is completed with Hot Wheels versions of the Ferrari LaFerrari, Ferrari F50, the Ferrari 250 GTO, the Fiat 642 RN2 Bartoletti Transporter, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale, the Ferrari F40 Competizione, and the Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione. For any automotive enthusiast, and especially for Ferrari collectors, this announcement from Hot Wheels revives the childhood excitement of a true automotive legend in a new way, celebrating Italian performance excellence. Shop Hot Wheels Rafael Ortega Image Source: Hot Wheels

A striking Rosso Racing Ferrari with white accents, marked by the number 25 and vibrant yellow brake calipers, elegantly sits on a dark surface. The car channels the power of a 12Cilindri Spider, exuding pure automotive excellence.

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 04, 2025

Ferrari Shows Off New Rosso Racing 2025 On The 12Cilindri...

Ferrari’s new V12 tourer is getting a racing twist. The cherished legacy of the V12 engine is one of the most important tenets of Ferrari’s history. With over 75 years of legacy rooted in the world of motorsport, many of the most celebrated cars that wear the famed Prancing Horse, both on the track and the road, sport brash, powerful, and brawny V12 engines. The latest V12-powered creation from Ferrari is the 12Cilindri, whose name alone reinforces Ferrari’s commitment to preserving the cherished legacy of the engine, despite also boldly pursuing hybrid powertrains and even an upcoming fully electric model. Inspired by past V12 touring icons like the 365 Daytona, the new Ferrari 12Cilindri features a futuristic design with a classic grand touring body, featuring a long hood that houses the prized V12 engine. While Ferrari fans are excited for the new V12 flagship tourer from the brand, the 12Cilindri serves as the canvas to display a stunning new iteration of Ferrari’s iconic red inspired by Ferrari’s current racing efforts. Called Rosso Racing 2025, the new shade of red is available in two finishes: Opaco, a matte that matches the livery of Ferrari’s F1 cars, and Lucido, a gloss that matches the livery of Ferrari’s 499P endurance racing hypercars. Shown on the 12Cilindri Spider with a matching racing-inspired livery in white against the new red color, along with an interior that echoes the new flagship Ferrari F80 with a red driver seat and a black passenger seat, the new color proudly displays Ferrari’s racing legacy on its new V12 tourer. With Rosso Racing 2025, Ferrari owners who want to celebrate the brand’s revered motorsport heritage can feature its flagship race cars’ 2025 color on new Ferrari road cars. View All Ferraris For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ferrari (@ferrari)

Overhead view of a sleek silver Ferrari sports car with its doors open, parked on a brick driveway surrounded by brick buildings.

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 28, 2025

Ferrari Announces Price Increases In Response To Tariffs

Ferrari prepares to increase prices in response to coming tariffs. Ferrari makes some of the most desirable, exclusive, powerful, beautiful, and of course, expensive sports cars and supercars on the market. With their impeccable engineering and icon status in the motorsport and automotive worlds, buying a Ferrari is an important milestone for many automotive enthusiasts, and one that will be different for Ferrari enthusiasts in the United States, due to the announcement of tariffs on cars imported from the EU. In a new announcement from Ferrari, the manufacturer updated its commercial policy in response to the currently available information about the tariffs. Orders of cars imported before April 2 will remain unchanged, as will orders for 296, Roma, and SF90 model families. However, for the remaining models in Ferrari’s current lineup, Ferrari will reflect the new import conditions on its pricing, with increases of up to 10 percent, in coordination with its dealer network. Meanwhile, Ferrari is confirming its financial targets for the year, with a potential risk of a 50 basis-point decrease on its profitability (EBIT/EBITDA) margins. View All Ferraris For Sale

By Charles Bradley – March 24, 2025

F1 Legend Lewis Hamilton Reveals Ferrari ‘F44’ Supercar D...

In January, we reported on why Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari deal goes way beyond Formula 1, and you can read that report here. Two months later, it appears that we might have just witnessed how that could materialize in the form of him putting his design efforts into a new ‘F44’ supercar, based on the legendary F40 from the mid-1980s… Motorsport.com quotes Hamilton, who races with the number 44 in F1, as saying this in Australia: “One of the things I really want to do is I want to design a Ferrari. I want to do an F44. Baseline of an F40, with the actual stick shift. That's what I'm gonna work on for the next few years.” The Ferrari F40 was the last road car approved by Enzo Ferrari, before his death in 1988, and it was based on Formula 1 technology of the time. Although over 1,300 examples were produced, its reputation as one of the greatest analogue supercars of all time has led to prices rocketing to between $1.5-3 million, and fellow F1 driver and current world championship leader Lando Norris owns one. It’s not clear exactly when Hamilton said this, potentially at a public event rather than a press conference, as Melbourne hosted the Australian Grand Prix earlier this month. But it’s worth pointing out that on his first official day at Ferrari, the seven-times world champion posed next to the V8-powered F40 outside Enzo Ferrari’s office building at its Fiorano test track. Was this a clue to what’s coming next? Hamilton has a strong Ferrari-owning history, buying a 599 GTO in 2010, before replacing it with a 599 SA Aperta. His collection includes both a LaFerrari, in which he was famously spotted driving around Beverley Hills with Justin Bieber, and an incredible LaFerrari Aperta. Hamilton had been linked with being involved in a special edition of the AMG One when he was at the Mercedes F1 team, but nothing came to pass. Last year, Top Gear Magazine suggested that Ferrari was considering another addition to its ultra-exclusive “Icona” series, alongside the Monza SP1/SP2 and Daytona SP3, and that the LaFerrari would be reimagined somehow. But perhaps this is the project it could next have in mind… Not only does Hamilton, who won the sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix last weekend, bring his undoubted driving skills to Maranello, but he brings a huge profile and following. Knighted by the British royal family, his global appeal – comparable with fellow gigastars Tiger Woods and LeBron James – has appealed to a far broader audience than F1 fans, and he’s also become a prominent activist for increased diversity and social justice. His interests in fashion and music have also increased his influence outside of the cockpit, and his philanthropism and charity work means Ferrari is not only getting one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time but a genuine icon with mass appeal. As Lamborghini goes from strength to strength, in the American market in particular, perhaps Ferrari could take advantage of its F1 legend by putting his name to its next iconic supercar to put its Italian rival in the shade. VIew Ferraris For Sale Source: Motorsport.com

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