Ferrari just opened something in Maranello that has absolutely nothing to do with supercars and it is genuinely remarkable
Published on Mar 21, 2026 at 4:02 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Mar 19, 2026 at 7:06 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Ferrari is a supercar manufacturer not afraid to innovate, but its latest reveal has absolutely nothing to do with its famous performance cars from Maranello.
While it’s been showing off the ‘Macarena wing’ in Formula 1, it turns out the Maranello-based company has a few more tricks up its sleeve.
The company has partnered with Philips and Med-Ex to open up a new medical diagnostics center for both employees of the company and those in the surrounding community.
It’s very different from what it usually offers, but Maranello is making sure it is doing this with all the high-quality technology it uses for its supercars.
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This is why Ferrari has created a new medical center
The creation of this medical center is quite an important one.
It marks the first time a diagnostic center like this has been created by a company outside the healthcare sector in Italy.
But this isn’t just a gimmick for the supercar manufacturer.
Regional and local authorities worked with the Italian company to make sure it added to the existing public health system.
Perhaps its most important task is to provide mammography to women who are residing in the area.
This includes Maranello, Formigine, and Fiorano.
The company also wants it to strengthen cancer screening campaigns.
It also hopes to make regular examinations more available.
The company has gone all-in with this partnership.
When it comes to profits, the company says that it was never on its radar when it came to the new facility.
Why profits aren’t something the supercar manufacturer cares about
Ultimately, Ferrari wants to give back to the community.
That is why it hasn’t even thought about profits regarding the new medical center.
In fact, any surplus associated with the practice will be redistributed.
This will be done to boost medical and technical skills training.
Plus, some money will go into scholarships for physicians and healthcare providers.
The investment made here is very much part of a long-term aim for Maranello.
Some of the equipment in the facility includes a Total Body MRI, Spectral CT, and mammography with tomosynthesis.
There is also a digital radiography and DEXA bone densitometry.
Both employees and local residents are set to benefit from the new facility.
A brief Ferrari timeline
1929 Scuderia Ferrari Founded: Enzo Ferrari establishes the racing division, initially functioning as the official racing team for Alfa Romeo
1947 The First Ferrari: The 125 S, powered by a V12 engine, is completed. It’s the first car to officially wear the Ferrari badge
1950 Formula 1 Debut: Ferrari joins the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship. They remain the only team to have competed in every single season since
1951 First F1 Victory: Driver José Froilán González secures Ferrari’s first-ever Formula 1 Grand Prix win at Silverstone
1969 Fiat Partnership: Fiat acquires a 50 percent stake in the company, providing crucial financial stability and allowing Ferrari to expand its road car production
1987 The F40 Launches: The iconic car is released to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary. It’s the final car personally approved by Enzo Ferrari before his death
1988 Enzo Ferrari Passes: The legendary founder dies at the age of 90, marking a major turning point in the company’s leadership
2015 Public Offering: Following a restructuring by parent company Fiat Chrysler, the company spins off to become an independent company, debuting on the New York Stock Exchange under the fitting ticker ‘RACE’
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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.
