Ferrari Hypersail

Hypersail inspired by endurance races

Ferrari has launched the “Ferrari Hypersail” project, an unprecedented challenge in the world of sailing. The project combines motorsport tradition with technological innovation. The name Hypersail pays homage to Ferrari’s racing history and the hypercars that embody the highest performance in endurance racing.

Led by team principal Giovanni Soldini, Ferrari Hypersail acts as a research and development platform dedicated to offshore sailing, leveraging Ferrari’s expertise in design, development and testing, in close collaboration with specialist marine engineers, with a focus on exploring technology and innovation.

Ferrari Chairman John Elkann commented on the Ferrari Hypersail:

“The Ferrari Hypersail is a new challenge that pushes our limits and expands our technological horizons. At the same time, it is in perfect harmony with Ferrari tradition, drawing inspiration from the hypercar that won the Le Mans 24 Hours for the third time.”

“Designing and developing a yacht for offshore racing will be the ultimate durability challenge. Giovanni Soldini, who leads the team, is a key pillar of this project. We value not only his achievements as a sailor, but also his unparalleled experience in yacht development and construction.”

An innovative monocell yacht that eliminates internal combustion engines

Designed by French naval architect Guillaume Verdier, this 100-foot-long monohull prototype yacht for seagoing ocean racing features an innovative design that stabilizes the yacht at three contact points. Verdier introduced a tilting keel as the support structure for one foil, and the remaining two contact points are two lateral foils that alternate with the foil attached to the rudder.

The project will also incorporate active technology transfer from Ferrari’s sports car development. The boat will be equipped with a navigation control system developed based on expertise cultivated in the automotive field, and automotive aerodynamics and structural calculation processes will be introduced to ensure the performance and safety of the monohull boat during long ocean journeys. The system will enable the boat to sail without stopping along the way or external assistance.

The vessel will be powered exclusively by renewable energy sources, including solar, wind and kinetic energy, and will have no internal combustion engines. Power for the foils, keel and rudder control and motion systems, as well as all onboard computer systems and instruments, will be generated autonomously while underway.

The project is based on open innovation, aiming for close collaboration and exchange of ideas between Ferrari and its partners and suppliers, as well as the use of external expertise. This approach will be applied to the development of systems in the areas of aerodynamics, energy efficiency, power management and kinetic energy.

Construction of the Ferrari Hypersail is currently underway in Italy and it is scheduled to be launched in 2026, after which it will undergo its first sea trials.

Check out the Ferrari Hypersail in the video!

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