Ferrari is venturing into sailing with the Hypersail project, a 100-foot monohull yacht designed to “fly” on three points of contact, a world first. Built in Italy and led by Team Principal Giovanni Soldini, this energy self-sufficient vessel, powered by renewable sources like solar, wind, and kinetic energy, is set to launch in 2026 with sea trials to follow.
Ferrari’s expertise in sports cars drives the project’s innovation, with a flight control system adapted from automotive aerodynamics and structural engineering, ensuring performance and safety during long, unsupported ocean voyages.
The Hypersail project embraces open innovation, fostering collaboration with nautical experts and suppliers to advance aerodynamics, energy efficiency, and power management. This two-way technology transfer has led to nine patents, with six more in progress, benefiting both the yacht and Ferrari’s sports cars.
Energy autonomy is a core focus, with no combustion engine on board. The yacht relies entirely on renewable energy to power its foils, keel, rudder, and onboard systems, balancing extreme performance with reliability in harsh ocean conditions.
This ambitious project, blending Ferrari’s racing heritage with cutting-edge nautical design, aims to redefine endurance and innovation on the high seas.
Ferrari Hypersail
Designed by French naval architect Guillaume Verdier, the yacht features a groundbreaking canting keel with a foil, alongside foils on the rudder and lateral supports, enabling it to glide above the water.Ferrari’s expertise in sports cars drives the project’s innovation, with a flight control system adapted from automotive aerodynamics and structural engineering, ensuring performance and safety during long, unsupported ocean voyages.
The Hypersail project embraces open innovation, fostering collaboration with nautical experts and suppliers to advance aerodynamics, energy efficiency, and power management. This two-way technology transfer has led to nine patents, with six more in progress, benefiting both the yacht and Ferrari’s sports cars.
Energy autonomy is a core focus, with no combustion engine on board. The yacht relies entirely on renewable energy to power its foils, keel, rudder, and onboard systems, balancing extreme performance with reliability in harsh ocean conditions.
This ambitious project, blending Ferrari’s racing heritage with cutting-edge nautical design, aims to redefine endurance and innovation on the high seas.
