Ferrari has set sail on a new chapter with its Hypersail project, a fusion of its legendary racing DNA and the latest in nautical engineering. Spearheaded by acclaimed sailor Giovanni Soldini and designed by naval architect Guillaume Verdier, Hypersail is centred around a revolutionary 100-foot flying ocean racing monohull, currently under construction in Italy and slated for launch in 2026.
“I’m happy and honoured to be part of this adventure,” said Giovanni Soldini, Team Principal of Hypersail. “An exciting challenge, backed by a truly unique team that brings together Ferrari’s excellence and the expertise of specialists in ocean sailing design. The meeting of different cultures and advanced technologies is enabling us to build a yacht that is revolutionary in many respects. From a nautical perspective, it’s innovative in both its structure and how it will fly; on the systems front, Ferrari’s contribution is driving the development of onboard control technology that has never been seen before. To prepare as well as we can for the variability and force of the phenomena and conditions encountered at sea, our top priority is to strike the right balance between the pursuit of extreme performance and maximum reliability.”
Ferrari’s maritime adventure
What sets this Hypersail apart is its innovative stabilisation system, balancing on three contact points — a canting keel-supported foil, a rudder foil, and lateral foils—an engineering feat making it the world’s first 100-foot monohull with a foil on the keel. Even more remarkable, the yacht is designed to be entirely energy self-sufficient, operating solely on renewable energy from solar, wind, and kinetic sources—an unprecedented achievement for a vessel of its scale.
Ferrari’s Hypersail is not just about performance; it’s a showcase of relentless innovation. The project has already resulted in nine patents, with six more pending, highlighting the company’s commitment to pushing boundaries beyond the automotive world. While the yacht draws inspiration from Ferrari’s hypercar success at Le Mans, it is not intended for America’s Cup competition, allowing Ferrari to transcend traditional sporting regulations and explore new technological frontiers.
“Hypersail is a new challenge that pushes us to go beyond our boundaries and expand our technological horizons. At the same time, it perfectly aligns with Ferrari’s tradition, drawing inspiration from our Hypercar, three-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Designing a yacht for offshore racing is perhaps the ultimate expression of endurance,” said Ferrari Chairman John Elkann.
