SPORTS CAR MANUFACTURER FERRARI ANNOUNCES PLANS TO ENTER YACHT RACING

Luxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari has announced its plans to launch a sailing team under the guidance of yachtsman Giovanni Soldini. 

In addition to competing on race tracks worldwide, the Maranello-based company aims to delve into this new venture to strengthen its technological expertise and advance on its continuous path of knowledge.  

In a statement released today, the “Prancing Horse” brand chairman John Elkann said: “We are about to embark on an exciting journey that will expand our racing soul. With this new competitive challenge, motivated by our innovative capacity and commitment to sustainability, we will push beyond current boundaries.”

This unique project aims to utilise Ferrari’s cutting-edge technologies, from conception and engineering to realisation. They plan to generate innovations and concrete solutions for sustainability that, in line with Ferrari’s tradition, will be an important stimulus in the evolution of its sports cars.

“We are happy to be able to count on Giovanni, who is extraordinary in terms of experience, determination and team spirit,” added John Elkann.

With over 30 years of experience, Giovanni Soldini has been an ocean navigator and pioneer in the development of innovative technologies for racing yachts, having raced in solo and crewed ocean races. 

Soldini has always been passionate about spreading the culture of the sea and is committed to its preservation. “I am thrilled to start this new adventure with Ferrari,” explained Giovanni Soldini.

“We are working on an important and cutting-edge project with an amazing technological potential that brings together different worlds and skills of the highest level. Working with an exceptional team in the research and development of innovative solutions that are respectful of our environment is a truly unique experience.”

Written by Sophie Spicknell

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