Ferrari enters the world of sailing. Giovanni Soldini is the team principal

The Ferrari , protagonist of the motor world, aims to explore new routes and enters the world of sailing. He will be joined in this adventure by the great navigator Giovanni Soldini, who will be the team principal and guide the new project. It is a new step in the Cavallino's expansion strategy in the racing world, which began with its entry into enduras competition with the hypercar, sealed by last year's victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours.

The company from Maranello will build the boat to participate in the races, following the project through its entire cycle from conception to engineering and testing, with a strong focus on the environment. The quest for maximum performance at sea and the commitment to sustainability will allow Ferrari to find innovative solutions that can also be applied to its own sports cars.

A new challenge,' explains the Maranello-based company, 'which stems from its racing DNA and innovative drive. The company has not yet provided a timeline for the project and explained, in response to a question on the subject, that there are no plans to involve the Ferretti group , the holding company of the great Italian nautical industry in which Piero Ferrari is a shareholder.

All that is known about the boat for now is that it will use foil technology: these are wings immersed in the sea that raise the hull above the surface of the water and reduce the surface area in contact with the water and thus the hydrodynamic resistance, resulting in a strong increase in speed. "We are about to embark on an exciting journey that will expand our racing soul. With this new racing challenge, motivated by our innovativeness and commitment to sustainability, we will push beyond our current boundaries. We are delighted to be able to count on Giovanni, who is extraordinary for his experience, determination and team spirit,' comments John Elkann, Ferrari Chairman.

"I am excited to start a new adventure with Ferrari. We are working on an important, cutting-edge project with amazing technological potential that brings together different worlds and skills of the highest level. Participating in the research and development of innovative and planet-friendly solutions with an exceptional team is truly a unique experience,' says Soldini, who has more than 30 years of solo and crewed ocean racing, more than 40 trans-ocean races and two solo round-the-world races in stages.