Dallas, Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maranello announced its plans for Texas’ first facility designed exclusively for sports car owners with indoor facing garage condos conceived by Dallas real estate developer and motorsports enthusiast Michael Holigan aims to provide an unparalleled experience for luxury sports car owners united by a passion for racing and collecting cars and motorcycles The venue will be open year-round to its members and host car shows and special events Located in Plano at the Northeast corner of Ohio Drive and Maple Shade Lane the 200,000-square-foot facility will sit on more than 11 acres of land This prime location is just 20 minutes from Highland Park Construction of the luxury space will break ground in the coming months and is expected to be fully operational by the spring of 2026 “There is nothing like this in Texas,” says Michael Holigan “Garage condo owners will drive into the building to access their garages With all the garages facing into the building members can visit with other collectors year-round as weather is never a factor We’re creating a lifestyle destination where serious car collectors can bond and build a true community.”  The luxury auto garage will feature 79 garage condos from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet in size on the first floor Each condo includes a steel mezzanine and stairs with full utilities allowing owners the ability to build out their dream garage Each garage condo will feature app-controlled HVAC and glass garage doors that open into the facility’s interior The facility is designed with a 13,000 square foot two-story lounge and a 60,000 square foot open air concurso located in the middle of the building for both public and private events “This will be the premier location for car shows in Texas,” states Holigan planned to be a best-in-class facility for car enthusiasts begin construction here in Plano,” says City of Plano Mayor John B “Holigan and his team have been great to work with and his vision aligns with what we want to offer businesses “There are many high-end sports car collectors in DFW,” says Holigan “Maranello is creating a community for car enthusiasts in a building specifically designed for them We’ve considered what it takes for a great experience to showcase and protect a collection of treasured vehicles and host nationwide premier automotive events here in North Texas.”  For more information on Maranello Luxury Auto Garages, visit www.maranello.com with the Miami Grand Prix taking center stage Lewis Hamilton is still getting used to life with Ferrari after making the move from Mercedes Hamilton was part in the drivers' press conference on Thursday ahead of the weekend the 40-year-old was asked about his time in Maranello IMAGO / MAXPPPHe has spent the last several days at the team's headquarters looking at data and trying to find a way to improve performance going forward Hamilton mentioned that some Italian foods were causing him issues Trying to stay off the pizzas and the pasta which I'm not doing very well with if I'm honest I was there last week and had like three pizzas in two days I have my hookup – he keeps bringing me a pizza I text him late after the day and I'm like can I get a pizza?" He keeps bringing me one Hamilton heads to Miami in need of a good performance The British driver had little to reveal about what may be holding him or the car back but confirmed they were working hard to get it right That has been shown by Hamilton spending seven days with the team in Maranello recently IMAGO / NurPhotoHamilton currently sits in 7th place in the standings with 31 points 2025 F1 Miami Grand Prix Weather Forecast: Expect Rain and Heat JORDAN MERRITTJordan Merritt is a freelance soccer writer who covers Real Madrid CF, Bayern Munich, and PSG On SI. He is an obsessive soccer fan and an Arsenal supporter. 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Speciale increases the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6’s boost pressure, pushing the engine from 654 hp to 691 hp and from 546 lb-ft of torque to 557 lb-ft. Reinforced pistons and titanium connecting rods from the new F80 flagship were necessary in the process Meanwhile, the electric motor gets a boost from 164 hp to 178 hp thanks to improved cooling (torque remains at 232 lb-ft). All in all, the system's combined output is no longer 819 hp as in the 296 GTB, but rather 868 hp, making the new 296 Speciale the most powerful rear-wheel-drive Ferrari in history. Yes, even ahead of the V12-powered 12Cilindri Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is thus a tenth of a second quicker at 2.8 seconds Ferrari says the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission’s shift times are about a third shorter and total weight is down by 132 lbs (60 kg) compared with the lightest 296 GTB is derived from the 296 Challenge race car Small air intakes near the headlights cool the front brakes while the radiator openings are 12-percent larger The underbody and rear diffuser of the 296 Speciale have been redesigned to improve airflow you’ll find what Ferrari calls new “Gamma” wings in the corners The main spoiler deploys actively in half a second and up to 2.75 inches (7 cm) when required downforce is increased by 20 percent over the 296 GTB and now amounts to 959 lbs (435 kg) at a speed of 250 km/h 15 percent stiffer springs and larger stabilizer bars not to mention expanded use of carbon fibre The wheels have the same 20-inch size but are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires Ferrari expects to deliver the first units of its 296 Speciale in North America during the first quarter of 2026 ℹ️ By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. × Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome 2025 Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Brian Snyder Ferrari’s Struggle in Miami: Vasseur Admits to Costly Errors In a shocking turn of events at the Miami Qualifying Sprint Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc fell short by three tenths behind the impressive Andrea Kimi Antonelli leaving the Scuderia struggling to keep up with the competition Despite Leclerc managing to secure sixth place ahead of Hamilton the gap of 326 milliseconds to Antonelli was a hard pill to swallow Team principal Frederic Vasseur didn’t mince his words when addressing Ferrari’s disappointing performance citing costly errors and struggles with balance as the main culprits “We are having a hard time putting it all together and we are still making mistakes We struggle with balance and pay the price for it because as soon as we make small mistakes we overheat the tires and lose everything.” posed significant difficulties for both Leclerc and Hamilton “We lose a bit more in the low-speed corners we have an issue with the car at the beginning of this sequence Leclerc expressed his frustration with track position during his SQ3 attempt The track temperature will be one of the keys and then the tire degradation will also come into play.” As Ferrari grapples with their performance in Miami the pressure is on to address their mistakes and find the competitive edge needed to secure better results in the upcoming races audio and imagery - is provided by Imagn Images Reuters Connect has not verified or endorsed t 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda.. © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Ferrari 296 Speciale - front Challenge Stradale, Scuderia, Speciale, Pista. What name would come next in Ferrari’s lineage of lightened The first in its illustrious lineage of hardcore specials to feature a hybrid powertrain it’s had the wick turned up significantly from the base 296 the engine and boost management have been taken from the 296 Challenge racer reinforced pistons and a lightened crankshaft Ferrari 296 Speciale - rear All that ups the combustion engine’s power by 36bhp to 690bhp Combined with the new ‘extra boost’ mode for the electric motor making the Speciale the most powerful rear-wheel drive road car Ferrari’s ever made That results in unsurprisingly brutal performance: 0-62mph takes 2.8 seconds it’ll still do a quoted 16 miles on electric power only which we’re sure all the Speciale’s owners will be taking full advantage of Ferrari 296 Speciale - rear To keep all this in check the Speciale makes 435kg of downforce at 155mph Contributing to this is a new ‘aero damper’ on the bonnet vertical fins on the rear bumper that sprout upwards into extra downforce-generating side wings They work side-by-side with the deployable rear spoiler which halves the time taken to go from low- to high-drag setups thanks to a new actuator and also gets a new medium-drag setup for high-speed stability Ferrari 296 Speciale - front See alsoAbt Unveils Audi Quattro Restomod With 523bhp 60kg has been shed from the standard car for a 1410kg dry weight thanks to new carbon fibre panels and titanium engine components Ferrari’s thrown the latest version of its ABS Evo braking system at the car for greater braking precision and longer life on track The Speciale also sits 5mm lower than the GTB on revised spring and damper settings reducing the maximum roll angle by 13 per cent and it rides on a set of bespoke Michelin PS Cup2 tyres Ferrari 296 Speciale - interior As is tradition with the hardcore Ferraris swapping leather for carbon fibre and Alcantara The door cards are now made from a single block of carbon and the central tunnel is made entirely from it and if you want just a little bit more theatre from your 868bhp lightweight Ferrari Despite weighing slightly more at 1490kg dry the drop-top will match the coupe to 62mph and only lose three tenths on the sprint to 124mph the 296 Speciale isn’t strictly a ‘limited-edition’ model you’ll need to be pretty cosy with Ferrari already to secure an allocation you’ll need to stump up at least €407,000 (around £346,000) for the coupe and €462,000 (around £393,000) for the drop-top reviews and unmissable promotions from the team direct to your inbox For more information see our Privacy Policy Next This Toyota Corolla Proves White Wheels Are Just Cooler Mike Bartholomew The first full sentence spoken by an infant Mike was a review of the ride quality of a Volvo 850 It was “Daddy’s car goes bumpy-bump on a bumpy road,” so would probably need proofreading a bit © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form Italy—Today, Governor DeSantis toured the Ferrari facility in Maranello the Governor oversaw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Florida International University (FIU) and the Neurological Institute of Besta to share research on innovative treatments for brain diseases The Florida delegation also explored partnerships in Florence Bologna and Milan and met with leaders from the Tuscany and Lombardy Regions two of Italy’s largest economic producers. Finally Governor DeSantis met with the President of the Lombardy region of Italy they agreed to work towards an MOU and for Florida to host a reciprocal trade mission for Italian businesses from the region.“Our mission in Italy continues to produce results,” said Governor Ron DeSantis “In addition to building new relationships for Florida today with world-renowned businesses we have also formed a partnership between Floridian and Italian institutions to share innovative research to treat brain diseases.”Ferrari is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer renowned for its high-performance vehicles It defines excellence and sportiveness in the car industry The delegation’s visit today was designed to demonstrate to Ferrari Florida’s commitment to being a shipping and receiving hub for interested companies.The Neurological Institute of Besta (Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta) is a center of excellence for research and the treatment if neurological diseases based in Milan.The agreement between FIU Inc (a Florida-based company) and the Neurological Institute of Besta will support and promote the sharing of neuroscience research and innovation between the entities The agreement will allow collaboration on clinical research studies involving potential treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and other brain diseases and will help patients in Florida Read more about today's announcement here.  Ferrari RACE.MI refreshed its hybrid range on Tuesday with the new 296 Speciale and its convertible version as the luxury sports car maker prepares for its first leap into the fully electric era which will present its first EV in October showcased the two new plug-in hybrid models at its Maranello headquarters a car now approaching the end of its life cycle more powerful and with improved aerodynamics Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Enrico Galliera said adding it was focused on performance and driving pleasure we won't widen our client base with it," he said during the presentation who know Ferrari very well and seek a driving thrill." Its electric component adds a further 180 horsepower Super cars in 2025: Ferrari raises some prices in response to US auto tariffs Deliveries are expected to start in the first quarter of next year The new car will have a price tag in Italy of 407,000 euros ($449,000) rising to 462,000 euros for the convertible which puts them in the mid- to high-end of Ferrari's price range Prices will be higher in the United States by an amount still to be defined after Ferrari announced last month it was increasing prices of some of its cars in the country by up to 10% in response to tariffs Only some models approaching the end of their life cycles are being excluded from U.S Order books for the 296 Speciale open on Tuesday Clients who have interacted with an official Ferrari dealer in the past five years will have priority in placing orders its exclusivity will be preserved by keeping its life cycle shorter than the four-to-five years typical for other Ferrari models breaking its tradition of roaring petrol engines "It will be something completely different But we've been developing skills on components for EVs for more than a decade," Galliera said CEO Benedetto Vigna reaffirmed this month Ferrari would continue to make petrol and hybrid cars He added the company would launch a total of six new models this year Reporting by Giulio Piovaccari; Editing by Mark Potter playBehind the scenes of Lewis Hamilton's first day at Ferrari (1:44)Ferrari release a video of Lewis Hamilton's first official day with his new team in their factory in Maranello A year on from stunning the world with news of his move from Mercedes to Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton finally got to work at the iconic Maranello factory on Monday as a full-time Scuderia driver Hamilton met with Ferrari's Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur various other team members and plenty of fans on a busy start to his first week in red which will also include a test drive at team's Fiorano track Gracing the headquarters where so many greats before him built relationships, Hamilton said he "realised a dream" by officially getting started Take a look at the best photos from the seven-time world champion's momentous first day Just when you thought the restomod well had finally run dry another contender has popped up—this time from Italy has unveiled its take on the Range Rover Classic with prices starting at €280,000 (about $309,000 at current rates) before you even think about adding extras Read: Would You Take This Badass ’75 Bronco With A Coyote V8 Over A Raptor? The company is being led by three local entrepreneurs and it says that it already boasts a staff of 100 and five production sites Work on its debut project is still ongoing Vinile is teasing the finished product through a series of digital renderings the goal here is to enhance performance and bring in high-end materials and tech without erasing the original vehicle’s character Vinile says its Range Rover models will be available with the original 3.5-liter although all will be updated and will produce around 200 hp Vinile hasn’t made any mention of whether it will completely strip back the SUV to the original chassis and completely rebuild it What we do know is that it will craft new body panels for the iconic British 4×4 and add new grilles and 16-inch aftermarket wheels clad in 245/70 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires So, if you own the original Range Rover and still cherish it despite its age but would like to have modern amenities and a luxurious interior, and can afford to splurge more than 300 grand, Vinile will be more than happy to hear from you. Then again, maybe for that kind of money you’d rather go for something much more exotic like a brand-spanking new Ferrari already have a supercar or two in your garage for pure driving thrills aiming to replicate the feel and comfort of a lounge There will also be a solid-milled center console and burl wood on the door trims as well as switchgear inspired by helicopters and an area in the dashboard that can hold the owner’s watch Perhaps the standout feature of the Range Rover Classic’s revised cabin is the free-standing 10.1-inch infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Each example will come equipped with a custom audio system using two subwoofers if the original Range Rover still pulls at your enthusiast heartstrings but you’re after the kind of refinement and comfort no stock ’80s SUV could ever deliver this isn’t aimed at casual nostalgists it’s more likely to appeal to collectors with a supercar or two already in rotation possibly incurable love for classic Land Rovers ShareSaveCommentBusinessSportsMoneyLewis Hamilton Pays First Visit To Ferrari’s F1 Factory In MaranelloByYara Elshebiny Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Yara Elshebiny is a freelance Formula 1 journalistFollow AuthorJan 20 10:27am ESTShareSaveCommentFIORANO MODENESE ITALY - JANUARY 20: Sir Lewis Hamilton greets fans during his first official days .. More as a Scuderia Ferrari F1 driver at Fiorano Circuit on January 20 as the seven-time world champion paid a visit to Scuderia’s F1 factory on his first day with the team It’s been almost a year since Hamilton announced he would be leaving Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season bringing an end to what has been the longest and most successful team-driver partnership in the history of Formula 1 While fans will have to wait until March to see Hamilton race for Ferrari for the first time the F1 icon will be busy with several pre-season activities in Maranello Hamilton arrived at Scuderia Ferrari’s headquarters at Via Enzo Ferrari 27 before making his way to the Fiorano track he was greeted by his new team principal Fred Vasseur and Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna The weather was perfectly suited to the Brit’s taste featuring some classic British overcast skies accompanied by a light drizzle that made him feel right at home Hamilton then posed for the traditional “first day” photo alongside his favorite supercar His visit included a tour of the Fiorano house and the pit garage where Vasseur and Vigna guided him through the office that once belonged to the late Enzo Ferrari giving him a glimpse into how the legendary founder monitored his team’s work Hamilton returned to the headquarters to meet with team management and Piero Ferrari He then continued his “immersion program,” exploring various departments to get acquainted with the Ferrari team “Day one. I’m grateful to John Elkann, Benedetto Vigna and Fred Vasseur for their trust in me and making me part of this family,” said Hamilton in an Instagram post “I’m so excited to start this new era and to meet and work with a hugely talented and inspiring group of people “I’m dedicated to bringing everything I have to deliver for the team The Maranello squad confirmed that Hamilton’s activities would carry on the next day with additional technical meetings and briefings After making his first appearance with the Scuderia Hamilton shared a photo of himself on social media outside the Ferrari building This might have been a subtle nod to his seven world championships and the ‘door’ that may lead to an eighth “There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today, my first as a Ferrari driver, is one of those days,” Hamilton captioned his Instagram post “I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream today “Today we start a new era in the history of this iconic team and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together.” Having celebrated his 40th birthday earlier in January Lewis Hamilton is set to drive a Ferrari F1 car for the first time later this week with plans for some testing in their 2023 model at the Fiorano circuit He will then don those iconic red overalls at the F1 season launch on February 18 followed by a trip back to Italy for their own media event the next day Pre-season testing kicks off on February 26 in Bahrain leading up to the first race of the 2025 calendar on March 16 in Melbourne Project Redstone expected to be Emilia-Romagna’s largest brownfield redevelopment opportunity Green Street’s global news publications are not provided as an investment advisor nor in the capacity of a fiduciary  Our global organization maintains information barriers to ensure the independence of and distinction between our non-regulated and regulated businesses is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 482269) and a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales with company number 06471304 It's a very special place, Fiorano. So special, Enzo's old office remains on the grounds just beside the circuit itself in timewarp status; a reminder the Big Man wanted a special place in the world away from prying eyes to hone his cars to perfection. Each Ferrari must master this figure-of-eight circuit before being sent out into the world, and each Ferrari has a Fiorano lap time - an indication of where it stands in the hierarchy. So, we've rounded up the fastest road-going Ferraris to lap Fiorano, taking in lots of rather special stuff including such hits as the Enzo, F430 and even the Testarossa... Look out for your regular round-up of news No money from the licence fee was used to create this website The profits we make from it go back to BBC programme-makers to help fund great new BBC programmes BBC is a trademark of the British Broadcasting Corporation 5 Winners and 5 Losers from Miami – Who excelled in the Sunshine State Tsunoda concedes he ‘made life much more difficult’ with five-second penalty in Miami after battling for final point Antonelli taking plenty of positives from Miami weekend despite struggles on way to P6 in the Grand Prix ‘We took the tough decision’ – Vasseur defends Ferrari team orders situation in Miami as he acknowledges Hamilton’s frustration Lewis Hamilton realised a dream on Monday when he made his first appearance as a Ferrari driver at Maranello – and the Italian team’s cameras were there to capture the milestone moment Hamilton met with Ferrari chiefs John Elkann (Chairman) Benedetto Vigna (CEO) and Fred Vasseur (Team Principal) before being shown around their impressive facilities IN PHOTOS: Hamilton soaks up his first day as a Ferrari driver at Maranello where the seven-time World Champion posed outside the house previously occupied by late team founder Enzo Ferrari Hit go on the video player at the top of the page to watch the above and more Don't miss your chance to experience the picturesque Imola circuit.. MIAMI LOWDOWN: All the key moments as McLaren and Antonelli shine, Ferrari face tensions and LEGO takes over MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: How Leclerc and Hamilton’s opposing Miami strategies culminated in fractious Ferrari radio exchanges HIGHLIGHTS: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 after thrilling race in Miami Driveable LEGO big builds welcomed to Miami drivers’ parade Cadillac unveil their team logo and brand during dazzling Miami launch event ahead of 2026 entry STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the tactical options for the Miami Grand Prix Piastri wins from Norris and Russell as McLaren seal commanding 1-2 in Miami Grand Prix MIAMI LOWDOWN: All the key moments as McLaren and Antonelli shine Red Bull's protest into Russell over yellow flags rejected by Miami stewards Stella ‘surprised’ by McLaren advantage after 1-2 in Miami as he hails particular area of engineering 'excellence' © 2003-2025 Formula One World Championship Limited ShareSaveCommentLifestyleCars & BikesHow Does The Ferrari 550 Maranello Hold Up Almost 30 Years Later?ByTrinity Francis Multi-award-winning International Automotive JournalistFollow AuthorSep 10 09:18am EDTShareSaveComment2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello Despite a mid-engined supercar boom in the ‘90s which bore the likes of the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Ferrari was resolutely committed to a front-engined setup In 1996 the 550 Maranello broke cover for the first time at the Nürburgring where it was driven around the track by F1 legends Michael Schumacher Ferrari perfected its front-engined V12 recipe to make the 550 Maranello quicker This included 33 limited edition “World Record” models that were made in celebration of the World Speed Records set at Marysville in 1998 A 550 Maranello set three production road car records covering 100 km with an average speed of 188.9 mph traveling for 100 miles at an average speed of 192.6 mph and covering 184.2 miles in an hour despite needing to stop for fuel Given its record breaking credentials you expect the 550 Maranello to knock the wind out of you it’s a surprisingly comfortable grand tourer That’s not to say it doesn't deliver a spine-tingling amount of power but you could drive for thousands of miles and never be uncomfortable The gated gearbox is a novelty feature that takes a while to get used to The clutch is fairly heavy so you have to be assertive before you push it into gear First and second gear are easy to find but the jump across to third takes a bit of practice to perfect At the start of my journey there was a lot of metal-on-metal sound as I clunked past the gate to try and find the next position By the end I was hopeful that if I owned a 550 Maranello I wouldn’t completely destroy its beautifully gated plate in the first week While the 550 disguises itself as a GT most of the time Each gear has an impressive amount of range and the transition from first to second gear unleashes a new level of power As you listen to the revs rise everything seems to stiffen up and become more solid – a reassuring nudge to keep pushing the car to its limits It takes a lot of nerve and a lengthy bit of straight road to really appreciate its force The V12 kicks out a gorgeous roar and its front position is definitely noticeable the front end feels weighty as it pulls you along which is unlike the vast majority of other cars in this segment that usually position pulsating engines right behind your head The front-mounted V12 gives the 550 Maranello an unexpected amount of character that you wouldn’t expect to make that much of an impact on the driving experience Rear view of the 550 Maranello with its quad exhausts Most cars of this caliber are made for track days and short bursts of fun but the 550 Maranello seems eager to keep going It’s decidedly unphased about traveling at high speeds for extended periods of time and it’s disappointed in you when you don’t take it out for a 200 mile trip Few cars have such cultural connections to their roots but the 550 Maranello screams out to be reunited with its native Italy where it can traverse the length of the country without breaking a sweat Now the 550 Maranello is in modern classic territory it's refreshingly analogue compared to the array of screens we see in new cars Its electric functionality is limited to three tiny displays between the speedo and rev counter These show exterior temperature and when Sport mode is engaged The center console hasn’t aged quite as gracefully since it has some plasticy dials for the climate control and a row of buttons which are notoriously sticky The seats are supremely comfortable and even sat low to the ground there’s very little vibration or harsh feedback coming up from the road The interior layout is easy to get used to and even though it’s fitted with a radio it would rarely ever cross your mind to turn it on unless you’re traveling for a particularly long time the cabin is incredibly spacious with a large parcel shelf to store luggage When the 550 Maranello was new it would have cost around $188,000 which would be significantly more in today’s money It’s one of those classics that saw a dip in prices around 10 years ago when you could have picked one up for less than $80,000 the 550 has appreciated quite substantially Depending on whether you want a World Speed Record special edition or a standard model prices typically range from around $120,000 to $300,000 Correction 09/11/24: Updated to reflect accurate production figures Ferrari's own car stars in an official image signaling Lewis Hamilton's arrival in Maranello will go down in history as LH's first day at Ferrari While the seven-time Formula 1 champion is known for his eccentric fashion statements the 40-year-old British racing driver was impeccably dressed After posing with the iconic F40 at the team's headquarters the British F1 driver headed to Ferrari's Fiorano track to meet Team Principal Fred Vasseur and CEO Benedetto Vigna when Red Bull's F1 car will use an engine co-developed with Ford It’s worth noting that before leaving Mercedes after a hugely successful 12-year stint Hamilton ordered a street-legal AMG with an actual F1 engine alongside ex-F1 drivers David Coulthard and Nico Rosberg According to our sister site, Motorsport.com Hamilton will drive a Ferrari F1 car for the first time on January 22 The Briton will get behind wheel of the F1-75 Ferrari's race car used during the 2022 season Additional testing is scheduled in Spain at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya later this month The Ferrari Purosangue Has Magic Suspension The New Jeep Compass May Not Come to the US The Toyota Corolla Looks Even Better With White Wheels Mamma Mia: Ferrari's New Hot Wheels Sets Are Fantastic The New Audi A6 Plug-In Hybrid Has a Decent Electric Range Ferrari Is Already Increasing Prices due to Tariffs ► Aston Martin DBX S revealed► More power than a 707; less weight► The new flagship DBX model The curious case of SUV one-upmanship continues as Aston Martin launches its new DBX S flagship. With 717bhp, the new all-out SUV manages to be ever-so-slightly more powerful than a Ferrari Purosangue Aston Martin says the DBX S is the latest in a long line of S cars which started with the DB3 S in 1953 the new performance SUV sounds like a tasty mix to take on the Ferrari The power boost has been achieved by using Valhalla-spec turbo upgrades including a larger compressor wheel diameter to squeeze out that extra shove over a DBX 707 – already an incredibly fast SUV The new DBX S sprints to 62mph in 3.3 seconds and tops out at an unchanged 193mph Aston says it’s shed up to a total of 47kg – with optional lightweight packages making up the most of that shaves off 18kg while another 19kg can be removed by choosing the optional magnesium wheels Carbonfibre body panels and a rear wing can remove 7kg S models are spotted by vertically-stacked exhaust pipes and you can spec a bespoke S livery that trims the lower edges of the car The new DBX S model marks the start of new(ish) boss Adrian Hallmark’s intentions for Aston Martin to make more variants and editions of its cars He says it ‘sends a powerful statement of intent about our ambitions not just for DBX with the first deliveries coming towards the end of 2025 Jake has been an automotive journalist since 2015 With a decade of car news and reviews writing under his belt he became CAR's Deputy News Editor in 2020 and then News Editor in 2025 Jake's day-to-day role includes co-ordinating CAR's news content across its print When he's not out interviewing an executive driving a new car for review or on a photoshoot for a CAR feature he's usually found geeking out on the latest video game buying yet another pair of wildly-coloured trainers or figuring out where he can put another car-shaped Lego set in his already-full house Toyota Unveils Vintage-Inspired Corolla Hatchback FX It's Official: Porsche and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Tie the Knot Home/NewsWe visited the automotive fantasyland that is Ferrari's Maranello factory complexWho gets inside the gates of this Willy Wonka retreat for car nuts sponsors and partners – plus your humble auto journalist What you see inside will take your breath away Is visiting the Ferrari factory a bit like stepping inside Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory had he made cars Or is it more akin to striding into the Vatican if the Pope was a leader of automotive craftsmen As we’ll see during a rare tour of this famous facility with my golden ticket being an invitation from Ferrari brass to take in their multi-acre compound just outside Modena where for nearly 80 years magical vehicles have been created for customers and celebrities alike While the nearby Ferrari Museum can be accessed with a ticket nothing of that kind happens at the factory Tours like this are made available to Ferrari clients After roughly a dozen of us assemble under a grey northern Italian sky our phones are taken by staffers who cover the cameras of each one with red tape Whatever we see over the next two and a half hours will be recorded only by our unbelieving eyes As we pile into the small campus tour bus that will take us to various key facilities as well as the F1 and Corse Clienti building near the fabled Fiorano test track I get a sense from the Italian and French being spoken that many of these dapper retirement-age gentlemen are waiting for new Ferraris That notion is confirmed when I comment to one man that while few have yet to see a Ferrari Purosangue SUV on the road dozens seem to dash by us every few seconds on their way to local test runs before being shipped off I reply by noting that one well-known friend of mine indeed has been waiting patiently for his for months which seems to satisfy him that I’m worthy of being on the tour never mind that my $500,000 Purosangue lives only in my dreams Seeing that radical new car – Ferrari’s first four-door “don’t call it an SUV it’s a Ferrari Activity Vehicle” – by the dozens hammers home how special it is to be inside Ferrari HQ Countless other seldom-seen machines scurry about like the elegant new 12Cilindri coupe and Spyder and even a camouflaged version of the striking new $4 million F80 We’re just ten minutes into the afternoon trip when that same Purosangue fellow yells out for the bus driver to stop And yet after a whisper to our capable guide vice chairman of the company that bears his name even if I have no clue who these folks are but it truly felt like we just saw the pontiff of this hallowed city-state It would be impossible to share every single detail of a Ferrari factory tour in part because every auto enthusiast likely would seize onto something different Maybe it’s the SF90 FXX-K sprinting down the street or perhaps the vintage 288 GTO sitting roped off near a few new engines The first stop was the engine building facility which was not only spotless but also featured quiet machines all part of what Ferrari calls its Formula Uomo focus It must also be said there appear to be just as many women as men on duty among the 4,000-plus employees here all clocking in at a company that for many years has been voted among the best places to work on the European continent there are also countless state-of-the-art white robots on hand to take over more tedious or exacting tasks like making sure valve guide rings are millimeter precise or gluing windshields in place Two robots have even been named Romeo and Juliet and 12-cylinder cases being carefully mated to Ferrari’s famous red cylinder heads (the genesis of the original Testarossa nickname or “red head”) immediately triggers in my mind the high-revving shredded-linen roar of the resulting engines each dressed in tan jumpsuits with red accents and a Shell logo on the back appearing to be neither stressed nor wasting time it takes about 3 days for a V6 or V8 engine to come to life which one worker will shepherd from start to finish with his or her name affixed to the beast at the conclusion If you guessed that Ferrari's famous 12-cylinder powerplants get the real royal treatment they could soon be a thing of the past as Ferrari races toward its first fully electric vehicle while also dabbling in myriad new hybrid engines with fewer cylinders It is explained to us that the sinuous bodies of each Ferrari are crafted over at the iconic Scaglietti factory then painted and carefully transported over to where we are now Doors typically stay off until the very last point of assembly in an effort to spare them from damage we head towards a cavernous building where most Ferraris are assembled we drive down streets named for Enzo Ferrari and other legends of the Prancing Horse stable occasionally spotting rare sights along the path One such sight is a wild rose-colored 296 GTB with an oversized hand-painted Ferrari shield on its flank where a smaller metal badge would usually be Our tour guide explains that this car is one of the factory’s tailor-made vehicles and is being fully customized to the customer's tastes The first thing we see are four 12Cilindri in grey all awaiting minor adjustments before being taken around Maranello for shakedown rides our guide explains how a timed ballet takes place every 10 or so minutes with body shells advancing slowly on rolling lines gradually picking up more parts and pieces until they are “married” to their fully assembled engine/transmission/suspension assemblies That moment finds a half dozen Ferrari technicians suddenly swarming each car whether a Rosso Ferrari Roma or Blu Pozzi 296 GTB we are then escorted to an area with no moving-carpet assembly line six (count them) $3 million Ferrari Daytona SP3s are being hand-assembled by a select crew whose only job is to build these special sports cars which follow the radical SP1 and SP2 Monzas in the heritage taking them from mere parts to museum-quality collectibles we assume this must be the end of the show Back on the bus for the short drive past Enzo’s old office near the factory gates (where he reportedly checked every car that left the place) and down a few blocks to another gated compound with a variety of modern buildings that house both the headquarters of Ferrari’s F1 operations as well as its nearby Corse Clienti program This first off-limits location is where engineers secretly plot out the details of next year’s F1 engine and chassis under the guidance of aces Charles Leclerc and Ferrari has offered some of its most powerful track-focused cars to its best customers with proven track skills The cars available to them also include former F1 racing cars which are usually sold two years after they conclude their race season These red demons are stored and maintained here in Maranello and then shipped around the world at the client’s behest to a series of track events that allow them to exercise their steeds These clients benefit from full Ferrari support in the U.S. If you have to ask just how much that annual program costs outside of the cost of the car Our guide is eager to tell us that these particular clients are not just custodians of very rare pieces of Ferrari’s racing history they are also “active participants” in Ferrari’s quest for finding that next tenth of a second and as such are frequently called upon to share everything from track event telemetry to vehicle impressions with engineers looking for feedback beyond what a few on-staff pro drivers can provide when you have this kind of money and the commensurate amateur talent you’re buying yourself a very rare seat at the Ferrari family table As we summit the staircase in the Corse Clienti building the largely red cars assembled before us defy description and there must have been two dozen or more F1 cars from the past three or four decades with names emblazoned near the single-seater cockpits such as Jean Alesi Our group immediately falls into two camps those of us who are speechless and others who just start blurting out expressions familiar to giddy 12-year-olds This historic and museum-quality assemblage almost makes the other nearby room seem pedestrian with its selection of 599 and LaFerrari FXX-K machines as well as several Le Mans 499P cars that recently helped bring Ferrari back to the podium at that famous race So perhaps the Willy Wonka analogy wins out in the end While there is truly an air of almost hushed reverence about this place there is also an unmistakable sense of giddy fun of being in a playpen for car fanatics the likes of which is hard to top and you sense they know they’re in Candyland The time comes for us to roll back to reception It’s 5 o’clock and the workers are all filing out as well Unlucky in the sense that very few humans will park these Maranello-made chariots in their garages but lucky to be able to simply have spent any time around these unique and thoroughly alive mechanical creations LLC and respective content providers on this website Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website Ferrari’s stunning new minaudière is inspired by its F1 driver’s supercar masterpiece Charles Leclerc is one of the biggest stars in Formula 1 showing off incredible success in the world’s most prestigious and exclusive racing series under the Scuderia Ferrari banner and his supercar collection features one extraordinary treasure: a black Ferrari Daytona SP3 the Daytona SP3 is one of Ferrari’s most exclusive hypercars with a design inspired by 60s racers and the first non-hybrid mid-mounted V12 setup in a Ferrari since the Enzo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ferrari Style (@ferraristyle) A great timepiece is one of the best investments you.. 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With the 2025 Miami Grand Prix weekend upon us This means if you click them and make a purchase we make a commission at no additional cost to you meaning we do earn from qualifying purchases OBITUARY: Remembering the life and career of the ‘tough and popular’ Jochen Mass Ocon vows Haas will 'keep at it’ as he laments bad luck during Miami Grand Prix Antonelli's 'seismic moment' and why Williams were faster than Ferrari – it’s our Miami GP review Gasly admits Alpine ‘need answers’ after difficult weekend in Miami as Doohan reflects on Lap 1 collision with Lawson Audi announce organisational restructure ahead of F1 arrival in 2026 Lewis Hamilton has taken to social media to share his excitement after appearing at Ferrari’s Italian headquarters in Maranello for the first time Hamilton is preparing to contest his first season with the iconic marque having moved over from Mercedes to replace Carlos Sainz as Charles Leclerc’s team mate READ MORE: Key Lewis Hamilton questions answered as the seven-time champion moves to Ferrari The Briton started the year with a message to his fans and followers on LinkedIn when he wrote about “embracing new opportunities” and stated that “reinvention is powerful” Hamilton went a step further by posting another update on his social media channels that included a photo of him posing outside Ferrari team buildings in an all-black suit and alongside an F40 sports car “There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today is one of those days,” Hamilton said in the accompanying message READ MORE: From world champions to super-subs – How Ferrari’s other British drivers fared as Hamilton makes his move Hamilton is expected to carry out a number of pre-season tasks at Maranello this week with Ferrari outlining how his first day at the team has panned out Earlier today the seven-time World Champion arrived at the squad's headquarters before heading to the Fiorano track where he was met by Team Principal Fred Vasseur and Ferrari CEO Hamilton has switched to Ferrari for 2025 after a highly successful 12-year stint at Mercedes Next on Hamilton’s agenda was a visit to the Fiorano house and the pit garage including a look at the office from where the team's late founder Enzo Ferrari would watch everyone at work Hamilton then returned to the Scuderia's headquarters to meet team management and Piero Ferrari (Ferrari Vice Chairman and son of Enzo) before continuing with his "immersion programme" visiting all the various departments in order to get to know the Ferrari team The team have also confirmed that Hamilton's work will continue tomorrow with more technical meetings and briefings READ MORE: ‘Ferrari is completely different, but the target is the same’ – Vasseur on how Hamilton will handle his Maranello move "I’m incredibly grateful to John Elkann Fred Vasseur and everyone at Ferrari for their trust in me and making me part of this family," Hamilton added "I’m so excited to start this new era and to meet and work with a hugely talented and inspiring group of people I’m dedicated to bringing everything I have to deliver for the team the wider organisation and the fans." Verstappen labels Miami Grand Prix ‘a struggle’ after slipping back to P4 as he reflects on gap to McLaren DRIVER OF THE DAY: Piastri's imperious Miami showing gets your vote Thirty-eight days after Lewis Hamilton first set foot in Maranello as an official Ferrari driver (and took the now iconic photo of him dressed in an all-black suit and coat outside Enzo Ferrari’s office which broke the internet) the seven-time World Champion will get his first real taste of what kind of machinery he’ll have to fight with in 2025 when he takes part in the official three-day pre-season test in Bahrain It's been a whirlwind few weeks for the Briton who came back to work earlier than usual to give himself as many minutes as possible acclimatising to his new team having spent the last 12 years at rivals Mercedes READ MORE: Who’s driving on Day 1 of 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain That period began with an extensive meet and greet which involved Hamilton working his way around every single department in Maranello – and shaking the hand of each and every employee (which equated to around 1,500 people) A couple of days later came a sleepless night in his motorhome parked adjacent to the farmhouse which housed Enzo Ferrari’s office so excited was he about his first chance to test Ferrari machinery with 30 laps in a 2023-spec car at the team’s test track at Fiorano Hamilton posed for this now-iconic photo on his first day at Ferrari The experience was everything he hoped for and more fans cheering him on from the other side of the fences that run the perimeter of the track and his father mother and stepmother also in town for the special occasion The location of his motorhome meant the early starts – he would be up and about at 7am local time kicking his day off with running a few laps of the track – were slightly less painful given his morning commute was just a few metres The motorhome has also been helpful in him making the most of his time READ MORE: 5 key things we need to find out at pre-season testing and slot in a working lunch in a relaxing environment in his motorhome with his new engineers to speed up the integration “Just to have this team all under one roof is quite a unique experience that I've not had before,” said Hamilton whose previous team Mercedes had their engine base and aerodynamic HQ in separate locations “To have the track outside the factory is quite incredible To be able to roll out our car and put it onto track in Fiorano and also to just know about the history of this place as well Hamilton and Leclerc offer first reaction to driving 2025 Ferrari car That short walk to work was particularly useful last Wednesday, as he and the team only landed from London just before 4am following the F1 75 Live event at The O2 event and he and team mate Charles Leclerc were only afforded an hour or two of sleep before their filming day and first run in the 2025 car began “Charles was in the car first but I told myself I’m going to make sure I’m up so Charles isn’t the only one taking the brunt of lack of sleep,” he said READ MORE: From snow and sandstorms to drivers in disguise – The 10 weirdest things that happened during pre-season testing Hamilton is trying to leave no stone unturned in his bid to get comfortable in his new team After years of getting to know everyone and building relationships at Mercedes it’s been like starting a new school and hitting the reset button for Hamilton on joining Ferrari which is why he’s keen on getting as much face time as he can with his new colleagues That integration also includes learning Italian through one-to-one lessons building on the little he picked up when he used to race karts in the country as a teenager – and even if English is what is used to converse across the board he’s able to understand chunks of what is said when colleagues converse in Italian – and he’s able to have simple chats with his mechanics about their family and what they’ve been up to at the weekend “I guess I want people to know that I'm willing to go above and beyond to be able to blend in and to contribute to my fullest potential,” he said of learning Italian “So I'm enjoying it and it's challenging to practice It's definitely hard to always retain and remember the words “It's not easy to learn another language and that's why I really love being here at the factory because I'm getting to practise more and more each day.” That bit of Italian will surely have helped when he crashed a Ferrari for the first time during a two-day private test in Barcelona Hamilton was nervous about going back to the garage to face his mechanics but they were nothing but supportive They much preferred he found the limit in a private test as he got comfortable with the car – than when it mattered more in pre-season testing or a race weekend GALLERY: Cars hit the track for the first day of 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain Hamilton faces a huge challenge getting to know his new Ferrari which he’s already found operates in a “completely different” way to anything he’s ever driven “It's a really exciting experience,” he said “This is something I've really enjoyed trying to wrap my mind around particularly also just in settings and the terminology they use and the different ways that they can set up a car He added: “I don't feel that currently I'm having to change my driving style too much I'm actually feeling quite comfortable in the car and just taking one step at a time “I hope we'll see as we get further down the line at the real race circuits that we're going to just how much aligns and how much change I might have to do The key is to be open-minded and to be dynamic Hamilton takes part in the first session of pre-season testing While it’s likely that he will continue to use his motorhome as a base whenever he’s at Maranello given the time efficiencies and comfort it delivers he is looking at getting a place in Milan for during the season after deciding against a place locally following a few viewings Even if Milan is a two-hour commute to Maranello it offers a base nearby to friends in the city for company rather than bouncing around a place near Maranello Hamilton headed to the restroom before doing his first run – and he found himself double-taking when he looked in the mirror and saw himself in the famous red overalls of Ferrari It means so much to him to be a Ferrari driver – and that mirror moment has been just one of ‘pinch himself’ instances since he joined F1’s most famous team TEAM PREVIEW: Can Ferrari finally end their title drought with star signing Hamilton? Hamilton says he’s invigorated by the challenge Ferrari presents He looks reborn and as excited for this next chapter with Ferrari as he was making his debut with McLaren and starting a new era with Mercedes He’s long been known for spending long days at the track among the first to arrive and last to leave – and that has been the case at Ferrari Though what’s different to the last few years is that he’s finding he doesn’t want to leave each night “I never thought at this point in my career I would have so much excitement being at work…wanting to be at work early wanting to put even extra levels of work in to achieve the dream - but here I am,” he said I just felt this new wave of life and energy I guess I've received that from everyone here from the way people have reacted to me joining you've got a few people that will say a negative thing here and there But it doesn't touch what we're doing and what we're working towards.” Hamilton has been left feeling invigorated by his Ferrari move While Hamilton has a lot of names to learn at Ferrari there are some familiar faces which are already helping him settle in The 40-year-old has been friends with chairman John Elkann for years – and has long conversed with him regularly He’s also been in weekly contact with boss Fred Vasseur for the past couple of decades having raced for the Frenchman’s team in feeder series GP2 (now known as Formula 2) He’s also knows recent recruits Jerome d’Ambrosio and Loic Serra who are Deputy Team Principal and Head of Chassis Performance Engineering respectively And from the minute he knew he would be joining Ferrari alongside Leclerc Hamilton has focused on enhancing his relationship with his new team mate TECH ANALYSIS: The 'significant changes' that are giving Ferrari confidence in their 2025 car “Charles and I get on really well,” he told me I tried to go out of my way to make sure we spoke more often and there’s actually quite a few things we have in common “We’ve got a great rapport – he’s working incredible hard It’s great to see his work ethic and learn from him and his knowledge of what he’s experienced here for the last six years and really working together to elevate the team We will without doubt be one of the strongest team mate pairings – and that’s a positive.” Leclerc and Hamilton will embark on their first season as team mates in 2025 Hamilton is under no illusions how big the size of the challenge is in front of him Whereas he had months and months of testing ahead of his F1 debut with McLaren and three pre-season tests to get up to speed with his following team Mercedes the Briton will have just 1.5 days of running in current machinery in Bahrain before he heads to Australia for the first round of the season “What I know is that the testing is more limited than ever before but fortunately I've had a good bit of time in the car,” he said the Briton having done a private test at Fiorano in a 2023 car two more days of running in a 2023 car at Barcelona a run in a modified 2024-car at Barcelona with a Monza-spec low downforce rear wing and a handful of laps in the 2025 car on a filming day at Fiorano I don't know but I'm doing everything I can to be ready for race one.” READ MORE: ‘I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be’ – Hamilton insists Ferrari have ‘every ingredient’ to win a world title who will share driving duties with Leclerc across three days of testing in Bahrain This will be his first opportunity to start building a rhythm with the car getting a feel for it on a low and high fuel understanding how it works its tyres and how the team goes about adding performance fixing problems and preparing for an assault on the title with Ferrari seemingly in the ascendency after their strongest campaign for years last season If they’ve carried that form through to this year Hamilton should find himself with a stable balanced package that can unleash performance to fight at the front It’s then down to him to be dynamic and find a way to utilise that speed We’ll get our first glimpse this week as to how he’ll cope with that challenge Whether you're loving the F1 website and app or there are changes you'd like to see Albon delighted with fifth in Miami as Sainz admits frustrations over inability to score 'bigger' points for Williams OFFICIAL GRID: Wet Miami race in prospect as Gasly starts from pit lane MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: How Leclerc and Hamilton’s opposing Miami strategies culminated in fractious Ferrari radio exchanges 'It was frustrating' – Hamilton opens up on tense Miami radio messages during Ferrari strategy debate Ferrari produced a total of 499 LaFerraris, making it one of the most sought-after models. 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A great timepiece is one of the best investments you... Find your style inside one of these stand out examples!... Celebrating 30 years of the F50 Almost 30 years ago,... A day prior to McLaren’s dominant Formula 1,  1-2 finish... “The Veloce12 is a tribute to unbridled performance and analogue driving pleasure,” TS proclaims. As such, the donor ‘F133’ 5.5-litre V12 sitting in the nose of the 550 has been treated to a thorough, nuts and bolts, strip-it-down-and-rebuild-using-new-everything going over. It remains a naturally aspirated unit, here benefitting from a completely new cooling system offering a 30 per cent increase in cooling power, and a new ‘Supersprint’ exhaust, capped off by a set of twin tailpipes. The result is a hair under 500bhp – a small gain on what Ferrari managed back in the Nineties – delivered to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. TS claims 0-62mph in 4.4s and a 199mph top speed, which should sound fairly dramatic. Stopping it with drama are six-pot front/four-pot rear Brembo calipers clamping onto mammoth 380mm discs all round, hiding behind bespoke lightweight wheels developed and designed in house by TS. Further inside lies a new TracTive bespoke suspension setup with adaptive dampers, while the 550’s chassis itself was subject to a ‘significant’ increase in torsional stiffness, “thus improving handling and precision”. Speaking of precision, that bodyshape. Oof. It’s all been handcrafted from carbon fibre as you’d expect, using CAD, CFD and – likely – a lot of emozione. “The design advances Touring’s legacy,” said design boss Matteo Gentile, “and takes certain classic concepts a step further. The Veloce12 is a celebration of our storied past, a showcase of our present capabilities, and a glimpse into the future of grand touring excellence.” Quite. Naturally there’s a swathe of expensive, luxury leather swaddling the 12’s interior, new, “ergonomically sculpted seats” for better support, and a dash of modernity to bring it up to date. Mostly though: open-gate manual, classic gearlever, lots of buttons, gorgeous leather. “While it draws inspiration from our iconic models, it is unmistakably timeless,” said boss Markus Tellenbach. “We intentionally honoured our rich heritage, but we also embraced modern innovation to create a vehicle that represents the most exclusive grand touring experience.” Naturally, this heritage and innovation and exclusivity and big fat nat-asp V12 comes at a price. Touring Superleggera is only building 30 of these things, with each one starting at €690,000… plus the donor 550 Maranello. Though, you do get a three-year warranty on the car, and a one year/7,000-mile warranty on the engine. Worth it for – as TS puts it – an “antidote to electronic overload”? Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Lewis Hamilton has unleashed a storm at Ferrari The seven-time world champion exposed the internal cracks in the team after a day full of tension Far from being a step forward for the Maranello team the Grand Prix turned into a public nightmare where Hamilton’s frustration marked every lap The Briton, still far from feeling comfortable behind the wheel of the SF-24, started from 12th position, while his teammate Charles Leclerc started eighth. With a good comeback, Hamilton caught up with Leclerc halfway through the race his frustration boiled over with sarcastic remarks and a clear message that things at Ferrari were not working out as he had hoped the tension between Hamilton and his engineer Riccardo Adami grew insisted on being let through: “I’m burning my tires behind him,” he warned over the radio “Do you want me to sit here for the whole race?” he exclaimed he was asked to stay in Leclerc’s DRS: ‘We want you to stay in DRS with Charles Keep going.’ Hamilton’s response was blunt and revealing: ”This is not good teamwork His words hinted at the Briton’s deep unease with the way Ferrari manages its drivers the team ordered Leclerc to give up the position I got out of the way,” recalling an occasion when he did allow an overtaking maneuver without argument The tension reached its peak with one of the most talked-about phrases of the weekend: “Ah just before Leclerc handed him seventh place A phrase that has been repeated around the world and sums up the British driver’s level of anger With five laps to go and Andrea Kimi Antonelli too far ahead Ferrari ordered Hamilton to give back the position Leclerc had warned over the radio: “I need Lewis to go faster because I’m in dirty air.” With no real chance of moving up but not without making another scathing comment When informed of Carlos Sainz’s proximity he responded sarcastically: “You want me to let him pass too?” Another jab that showed his dissatisfaction with the team’s decisions The race ended with Leclerc in seventh and Hamilton in eighth which at the start of the season dreamed of fighting for the title and frustration of its new star paint a complicated picture for a team that had high hopes and is now becoming one of the big disappointments of the season so far Ferrari is experiencing a start to the season marked by uncertainty and by a public outburst from Hamilton that could have internal consequences What was supposed to be a new era of glory with a seven-time world champion at the wheel is turning into a ticking time bomb that looks set to get worse in the coming races © 2025 Grada3.com - Soccer © 2025 Grada3.com - Soccer Cars, Ferrari, Ford, Porsche and now this small town in Italy has become something of a Ferrari shrine but it’s arguably the most important place in the world when it comes to cars Most petrolheads know that Maranello and Ferrari are often spoken in the same breath But what some people may not know is just how popular Ferrari is around these parts of Italy DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie Ferrari actually started life as Auto Avio Costruzioni in Enzo Ferrari’s hometown of Modena which is why Enzo decided to relocate to Maranello – it was much smaller and therefore the factory in Maranello had already grown considerably so moving back to Modena never crossed Enzo’s mind Part of this story was told quite well in the movie Ferrari, with Adam Driver starring as Enzo Ferrari Fun fact, albeit probably a bit unrelated, Adam Driver was actually not allowed to drive a Ferrari on set Everything and anything in town has Ferrari written all over it the first thing you’ll find is a large stainless steel statue of the Prancing Horse There’s also another similar statue in the main public square in town a Ferrari-themed eaterie where Enzo would dine quite often you don’t have to go far to find even more Ferrari logos There’s a public park with life-size replicas of some famous Ferrari models and then there’s the Enzo Ferrari Auditorium is where the Tifosi – Ferrari fans – watch the F1 race every Sunday There are other places in the world we associate with car brands – Detroit and Ford and Stuttgart with Porsche and Mercedes – spring to mind But nowhere compares to Maranello in Italy Experienced content creator with a strong focus on cars and watches. Alessandro penned the first-ever post on the Supercar Blondie website and covers cars real estate and crypto. Former DriveTribe writer Earlier this week, a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM was sold at RM Sotheby’s Paris auction. The legendary race car, which had been in the custody of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum for 54 years, went for $36 million. Prior to being put up for sale at the auction, the 250 LM was sent to Maranello for a thorough check-up. It was during this time that it was caught driving near the factory. A video shared by @1am_2late shows the car exiting the iconic gate with the yellow ‘Ferrari’ sign. A post shared by IAM2LATE (@1am_2late) This Ferrari 250 LM was the overall winner of the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans It was piloted by noted racing drivers Masten Gregory and Jochen Rindt It is also the only privateer-entered Ferrari to have won Le Mans Source: @1am_2late Immense positivity has followed Hamilton’s Ferrari debut after 20 days of dizzying hype The atmosphere in Maranello is similar to that which enveloped Schumacher’s first laps 30 years ago “Things happen when they are meant to even the world championship” said Marchionne at the time who intervened decisively to hire the German Champion Elkann became president of Ferrari in 2018 after the death of Marchionne the grandson of the Lawyer did not exactly seem like a super fan of F1 the Ferrari of January 20 has entered a new era It remains to be seen whether Elkann’s choices including the replacement of Mattia Binotto with Fred Vasseur before but the necessary conditions for a move were not there Mercedes was too dominant a car to be abandoned especially given the work Lewis began in 2013 there was a very pleasant meeting between Elkann and Hamilton where they discovered that they had a strong harmony thanks to fashion and research Vice President Piero Ferrari met him several times over the years as a customer has had lunch more than once at the famous Montana Restaurant while for Lewis it was the very first time but this is also what creates cohesion between the team and its drivers creating the empathy that only the Emilians know how to build when you are in Maranello you immediately understand that half of the inhabitants work directly or indirectly for Ferrari A place where you meet workers or engineers who go home on foot Of course there is a difference between seeing Ferrari from the outside and jumping in. Hamilton beat Vettel’s Ferrari during his time at Mercedes meaning he often upset the Tifosi’s title hopes Hamilton is called to bring the World Championship back to Maranello What matters is wanting to search for it every day desperately, no matter how many titles you have won. Being hungry for revenge after three years of suffering and positive emotions. Hamilton brought to Maranello those who know him best in the world, his family and Angela Cullen underlines how the human side still manages to prevail in what is still a show business Hamilton has already obtained the pedal changes he requested – which required a lot of work acting as a baseline before he makes adjustments for his own preferences The next TPC test will serve as a key step for Hamilton and Ferrari’s harmony to arrive ready in Melbourne The English knight was perceived almost as a superhero in terms of presence Charles Leclerc was celebrated by the fans whilst also watching as a privileged spectator the first steps of his veteran colleague It should be remembered that Leclerc was informed of Hamilton’s arrival long before it was announced Despite everything that can happen with this driver partnership Hamilton must deal with Leclerc’s speed whilst Charles is well aware of Hamilton’s caliber Surely both have the tools to move Ferrari forward Leclerc and Hamilton together form can raise the team’s level This will be necessary to overcome McLaren and Verstappen The fourth round of the season will see the first update package for Ferrari this year The Scuderia's start to 2025 has been disappointing compared to their strong end to the 2024 championship Now the goal is to quickly get back on track and confirm the SF-25 has.. the FIA ​​had put into practice the first act of the updated TD018 to monitor rear wings with dedicated cameras and viewfinders The FIA has been monitoring of the wing deflections since the end of 2024 The F1 world championship starts this weekend with Bahrain testing yet to clarify the pecking order observers are in agreement that McLaren are the favourites The question is: who will be their closest challenger There is some uncertainty even among the.. 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IVA 17093281008Registrazione Tribunale di Roma al n. 173/2021 – Direttore Responsabile Giuliano Gemma this isn’t a scene from a remake of The Godfather: Lewis Hamilton has been pictured at Maranello for the first time as a Ferrari driver It’s almost a year since the team made Hamilton an offer he couldn’t refuse but he’s now only a couple of days away from taking to the track at Fiorano Hamilton, who turned 40 a couple of weeks ago, is then set to appear in those famous red overalls at the F1 season launch on 18 February before jetting back to Italy for the full car reveal the very next day Pre-season testing kicks off on 26 February in Bahrain with the first race of the 2025 calendar a fortnight later in Melbourne “There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today, my first as a Ferrari driver, is one of those days,” said Lewis on Instagram READ MOREThese are Hamilton’s greatest moments at Mercedes, as voted for by you “Today we start a new era in the history of this iconic team, and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together.” You have reached ESPN's UK edition. Stay on current site or go to US version playSaunders backs Hamilton to win 2025 F1 championship with Ferrari (1:49)Nate Saunders makes his early prediction for the winner of the 2025 F1 championship The first Ferrari Formula 1 car to be raced by Lewis Hamilton will be revealed at a launch event at the team's factory in Maranello on Feb After 12 years at Mercedes, Hamilton's Ferrari contract will start in January next year and see him paired with Charles Leclerc at the Italian team Both Hamilton and Leclerc will attend F1's 75th anniversary launch event in London on Feb. 18 -- where the liveries of all ten teams will be revealed on stage at the O2 Arena -- before travelling to Ferrari's headquarters in Maranello for the launch of the actual car in a separate event on Feb Hamilton is set to make his on-track debut with Ferrari before the launch date by making use of a regulation that allows teams to run a car that is at least two years old team principal Fred Vasseur said the exact date of Hamilton's first outing in red was still to be determined "We will have the occasion to do a TPC or Pirelli test day," Vasseur confirmed and we didn't take a decision [on the date]." Ahead of the first race in Australia on March 16 three days of preseason testing are scheduled in Bahrain from Feb which Hamilton and Leclerc will split between them It means Hamilton will have limited track time before his first race with Ferrari but Vasseur trusts his driver's 18 years of F1 experience will mean he gets up to speed quickly Lewis Hamilton will drive for Ferarri in 2025 alongside Charles Leclerc. Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images"It's always a challenge starting from the beginning of January until the launch of the season on the 19th or 18th of Feb in London and we will do the launch the 19th in Maranello," Vasseur said it's critical that you have only six weeks [between Hamilton arriving and the first test] "But I think he's also coming with his own experience "It means that I'm not worried at all about this It's also the continuity of the previous regulations and so that means for us "If you imagine that to go to Bahrain [testing] and you have the sandstorm as we had a couple of years ago We know that we have only three days there Ferrari finished 14 points behind champions McLaren in this year's constructors' championship after scoring five race victories -- their most in a season since 2018 Vasseur believes the team is now on the brink of ending its championship drought which stretches back to its last constructors' crown in 2008 "What we have to do to win next year is about details," Vasseur said "We made good improvements I think on every single area "We are still missing 14 points on the championship "It means that we are speaking about details on every single pillar and it's a good lesson for everybody into the team "Next year I'm sure the championship will be also tight and that we can't let one point run away." Since he took charge at Ferrari at the start of the 2023 season Vassuer has overseen a return to the front of the grid for the Italian team but said his work was far from finished "You have to keep the approach of the continuous improvement or to try to improve on every single department because everybody else will improve and everybody else on the grid will try to do a better job tomorrow than today "It means that we have to keep this kind of dynamic It's true that when you start a project like I started two years ago with the system in F1 and you start to recruit you have people joining the team sometimes two years later "And this is creating a huge inertia on the project and we are probably .. I will have to do smaller adjustments in the future than I did in the past but I don't want to say that at one stage that okay now we are fine I think we have to keep in mind the fact that we have to continue to develop