Editor’s corner
Antonio Ghini, Ferrari’s former Brand and Communications Director and now editor-in-chief of The Official Ferrari Magazine, takes us through all the latest news and interesting facts, as well as chatting with readers.
03.05.2013
08.03.2013
The faces behind the LaFerrari
Full-size, smiling and usually standing alongside something that shows off their work, the technicians and test-drivers behind the development of the LaFerrari supercar welcome visitors to the exhibition at the Ferrari Museum that stars the most extraordinary Ferraris ever built, from the 250 GTO to the F40, the F50, the Enzo and the related competition models
07.02.2013
The birth of a supercar: an unprecedented exhibition opens at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello this March
The Prancing Horse’s eagerly-awaited new Enzo-replacement supercar will be unveiled to the world simultaneously at the Geneva Motor Show and the Ferrari Museum. That event provides the inspiration for a new exhibition illustrating the technical and stylistic development of the Prancing Horse’s unique supercars, past and present
31.01.2013
Strong bonds forged by a unique approach
Luca Colajanni’s absence will be sorely felt in the paddocks
04.01.2013
Montezemolo’s most precious secret
People relate to each other in many different ways. And it’s often difficult to guess what any other individual, no matter how affable or polite they may be, is really feeling. That’s why it was so especially touching and uplifting to hear Luca di Montezemolo’s Christmas speech to the Prancing Horse employees during which he spoke about the emotion he feels every time he walks into Ferrari.
06.12.2012
F2013: history dictates that growth will come
What point on the performance curve are the 2013 single-seaters? We’ll soon see if history has a lesson for us all
08.11.2012
A bite of the Apple for Ferrari
Eddy Cue, one of Apple’s Senior Vice Presidents, has joined the Ferrari Board of Directors. This was an ingenious move by Chairman Montezemolo which further broadens the horizons of Ferrari, a company for which technology and innovation have always been core values
09.10.2012
Zero emotion
Alonso has put the Suzuka incident behind him with exemplary coolheadedness – and set the perfect example for the team in doing so
17.09.2012
Safety on the track: bring back fear to curb reckless behaviour
Safer cars and circuits each season encourage drivers to take risks. How can we stop them?
09.05.2012
What we didn’t know about Gilles and Jacques…
An exclusive interview for the Ferrari Magazine reveals new insights into the two Canadian drivers
20.04.2012
In the name of the father
30 years after the tragic accident that claimed his father’s life, Jacques Villeneuve takes to the track at Fiorano in Gilles’ 312 T4
12.04.2012
Were you aware there’s a difference between odd and even numbers?
Yes, I know. Big news. However, it’s something that makes a very important difference indeed in Maranello.
12.03.2012
Development – the secret of all success
Today’s highly complex F1 cars are a powerhouse of ideas. And the one that makes the most of its potential triumphs
17.02.2012
Did you know there’s a Ferrari model of which no two examples are identical?
It might seem like a bit of an exaggeration to say that not one of the 37 little 166 Inters built was exactly same as any other.
14.02.2012
Pre-season poker faces at the ready
Keeping it all under wraps: the pre-season testing bluffing begins. But we’ll only really see who’s fastest on March 18th
09.02.2012
Did you know that the Dino…
How many of you are aware that the cars built in Maranello under the Dino moniker were not actual Ferraris at all?
25.01.2012
Thank you, friends, religions are a serious issue
We want to reply to some comments reminding us that values uniting us are noble and universal.
21.01.2012
What is the point of simulation?
How computers are allowing us to improve performance, fun behind the wheel and safety
16.12.2011
Too much of a good thing…
From the Bologna Motor Show to the international shows: a look at how we can do better
08.12.2011
An artist for eternity
The death of Sergio Scaglietti, creator of such glorious Ferraris as the 250 GTO, underscores just how compatible art and the technical can be
16.11.2011
Motor sport needs an appetizer
Why hasn’t anyone come up with a simple way of relaunching racing?
08.11.2011
The uncertainty of life
More people die on our roads than on the race track. But our innate vulnerability doesn’t always help us do the right thing…
30.10.2011
Simoncelli, Villeneuve, Salvati: all victims of the same cruel fate
Some champions – usually the most popular – think it could never happen to them
23.10.2011
Driving then and now
Get behind the wheel of an older Ferrari and you’ll soon see how safe and easy today’s cars are to drive.
08.10.2011
Ferrari Tribute to Targa Florio
The Targa Florio has been revived in a fantastic new event aimed at Ferraristi worldwide
30.09.2011
Exceptional, unique Italy: Ferraris take to the Grand Canal
The most beautiful Ferraris ever built paraded across the Venice Lagoon on three huge barges. A real world first and a truly once-off spectacle.
16.09.2011
Formula One: being there is what counts
The only way to truly experience the thrills and sensation of Formula 1 is to go to the races – TV is no substitute
11.09.2011
Unique and beloved
Last weekend, we visited Unique, a concours d’elegance that brought the world’s most original cars together in Florence.
02.09.2011
No holidays in Maranello
Lots of surprises await after the holidays. Because work never stops in Maranello
17.08.2011
How are they born?
We’re used to seeing them finished and perfect, but what’s the process at Ferrari to arrive at the production of a new car?
24.07.2011
An unexpected pit-stop
It’s not a film, but imagine arriving at the Fiorano Circuit at around 10 in the morning. It’s all quiet and tranquil.
03.07.2011
The final hurdle
The difference between Ferrari and normal auto manufacturers is that here in Maranello we only build six or seven thousand cars a year…
23.06.2011
Birth of a magical name
The Testa Rossa moniker came about quite by chance, and even Pistunzen’s excellent account doesn’t quite cover all the bases. So here’s the whole story below.
15.06.2011
Enzo Ferrari and the mystery of the 156F1
There’s a missing link in Ferrari history…
08.06.2011
Oriental art works for cars at the Venice Biennale
The optimism of the emerging nations helps us forget the pessimism of European art
07.06.2011
Sports cars to change?
Who thinks changes are coming to sports cars? Research says they are, but the roots of passion run deep
23.05.2011
From Villa D’Este to California
We went along the wonderful Italian Concours d’Elegance and admired a plethora of stunning Prancing Horse cars, including Peter Kalikow’s new one-off, the Ferrari 45 Superamerica
22.05.2011
Less sleep, more fun
Once again this year the special Ferrari Tribute to 1000 Miglia preceded the historic 1000 Miglia itself. A total of 150 Ferraris built between 1958 and the present took part, with 40 different models and around 30 nations represented. We did it!
11.05.2011
Dinner with Ralph Lauren
Having interviewed the famous designer in New York, we were invited to attend the opening of an exhibition of his extraordinary cars in Paris. Where? At the Musée des Arts Décoratifs at the Louvre, of course. Don’t miss it – you have until the end of August.
09.05.2011
Browsing through the classics
The Ferrari Classiche division in Maranello is a source of endless joy and discovery. There we came across, amongst others, a 375 MM ready for transportation to Villa d’Este where it was put under the hammer by RM Auctions.
09.05.2011
Let’s talk
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