Ferrari has officially set its sights on the high seas with the launch of Hypersail, a groundbreaking 100-foot flying ocean racing yacht that reimagines offshore endurance through the lens of performance, sustainability, and innovation. Designed in collaboration with celebrated naval architect Guillaume Verdier and led by iconic sailor Giovanni Soldini, Hypersail marks the Italian marque’s boldest expansion yet beyond motorsports—and into the domain of ocean racing.
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A High-Performance Leap from Land to Sea
Unveiled in Maranello on 25 June 2025, the Hypersail project merges Ferrari’s hypercar philosophy with cutting-edge nautical design. Just as its track-dominating Le Mans cars pushed the boundaries of endurance and energy efficiency, the Hypersail does the same at sea—without a single drop of fuel. The vessel is a foil-equipped monohull capable of stable “flight” over water via three points of contact: a canting keel integrated with a foil, a rudder-mounted foil, and two alternating lateral foils.
With a length of 100 feet, it is the largest monohull of its kind to be fully self-sufficient, operating solely on renewable sources such as solar, wind, and kinetic energy. No combustion engine will be onboard. Every aspect of control—from the positioning of the foils to the computing systems and sensors—must be powered autonomously while navigating unpredictable offshore conditions.
Construction Timeline and Vision
Construction of Hypersail is currently underway in Italy, with sea trials expected in 2026. The project is being developed as both a competitive racing yacht and a testbed for future innovation, designed to perform in the most extreme offshore racing environments with no external support, pit stops, or resupply.
Ferrari’s control systems, energy management, and aerodynamic modelling—normally reserved for its elite racing division—are being directly applied to the yacht. This includes a bespoke flight control system, engineered using automotive-grade structural simulations to balance lift, stability, and safety during high-speed sailing.
“This is a new challenge that pushes us to expand our technological horizons,” said Ferrari Chairman John Elkann. “It perfectly aligns with our tradition, drawing inspiration from our Hypercars and endurance racing victories.” He also highlighted Soldini’s pivotal role, praising his deep experience in both sailing and yacht development.
Open Innovation and Patented Technologies
At its core, Hypersail is the product of open innovation—a collaborative R&D approach that brings together Ferrari’s internal teams with external specialists and suppliers from both automotive and maritime sectors. This method has already resulted in nine patents filed, with six more in development, covering systems in flight control, structural design, and energy optimisation.
From wind sensors to motion dynamics, Hypersail integrates next-gen software and mechanical systems that can adapt in real time to shifting sea conditions. The idea is to explore how extreme endurance, automation, and clean energy can coexist—and scale.
A New Chapter in the Prancing Horse Legacy
For Ferrari, Hypersail isn’t just a detour—it’s a strategic extension of its performance DNA. While the yacht aims to dominate offshore racing, it also serves a deeper purpose: acting as a mobile R&D platform for technologies that could inform future developments in both marine and automotive engineering.
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As Giovanni Soldini puts it, “We’re building a yacht that’s revolutionary—not only in how it flies, but in how it thinks.” And with Hypersail, Ferrari’s signature blend of design, speed, and innovation is now ready to make waves—literally.
