Ferrari is applying the same systems thinking that wins at Le Mans to a 100 foot ocean racing yacht and the result is breathtaking
Published on May 03, 2026 at 7:59 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on May 03, 2026 at 7:59 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
While most famous for its supercars, Ferrari has applied the same ethos and systems that have secured its wins at Le Mans and built an incredible ocean racing yacht.
The Italian manufacturer has not been afraid to dabble in different fields now and again, and its new racing yacht was revealed at the recent Milan Design Week.
Ferrari worked with design studio and naval architect Guillaume Verdier, creating what it called an ‘open innovation platform’.
While not directly framing it as a racing yacht, that doesn’t take away from how impressive a vessel this is.
Why has Ferrari built the ocean racing yacht?
Dubbed Hypersail, Ferrari has a very clear goal with the new racing yacht.
It describes it more as a platform for innovation and is effectively a floating laboratory.
Hypersail is 100ft long, and it utilizes a three-point flight architecture.
This allows the yacht to stabilize itself on a foil, linked to the canting keel.
It is a very clever system, one very much in the same mindset as the Ferrari 499P Le Mans racer.
Maranello also says that the yacht will be the first of its size to be fully self-sufficient when it comes to energy.
The yacht operates solely on renewable energy such as solar, wind, and kinetic.
Construction is currently taking place in Italy, with a launch scheduled for later in 2026.
How the Italian company used its cars as inspiration
With such a rich history, it isn’t a surprise that the company leaned on its past for some design elements.
The streamlined silhouette, for example, was inspired by the proportions of the Monza SP1/SP2 supercars.
The coachroof has similarities to the architecture of the 499P Le Mans hypercar.
Even the colors of the ocean racing yacht have been inspired by the past.
The color separation is very similar to what you can see on the 1970s Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer.
“Hypersail represented an unexpected opportunity for the Ferrari Design Studio; a challenging objective due to its complexity,” said Flavio Manzoni, Ferrari chief design officer.
“In the past, the experience gained in racing car projects, one of the most technologically advanced sectors, has encouraged exploration into more complex fields,” he added.
All of this has resulted in a truly breathtaking creation, and one that has sparked a lot of attention globally.
Ferrari’s racing milestones
1947: First-ever overall race victory achieved by the 125 S at the Rome Grand Prix
1949: Secures a maiden win at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race
1951: José Froilán González claims the team’s first Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix victory at Silverstone
1952: Alberto Ascari dominates the season to win the brand’s first F1 Drivers’ World Championship
1961: The Maranello outfit captures its very first F1 Constructors’ Championship
1960–1965: Achieves an incredible streak of six consecutive overall victories at Le Mans
1975: Niki Lauda secures the F1 World Championship, ending an 11-year title drought for the constructor
2000–2004: Michael Schumacher establishes a dynasty by winning five consecutive F1 Drivers’ titles
2023: Triumphant return to top-class endurance racing with an overall win at the centenary 24 Hours of Le Mans
2024: Successfully defends the Le Mans title, taking back-to-back overall victories in the hypercar era
Henry joined the Supercar Blondie team in February 2025, and since then has covered a wide array of topics ranging from EVs, American barn finds, and the odd Cold War jet. He’s combined his passion for cars with his keen interest in motorsport and his side hustle as a volunteer steam locomotive fireman at a heritage steam railway.
