World premiere of the FXX K at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali
Ferrari’s new FXX K research and development programme will receive its world premiere next weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. The laboratory-car is based on Maranello’s first hybrid model and will grace the world’s tracks from next year onwards. The K in its moniker is a reference to the “KERS” kinetic energy recovery system it adopts in maximising its track performance.
Unfettered by homologation and racing regulations, the FXX K will never be used in competition. It was, in fact, developed to be completely uncompromising, incorporating technological innovations that will guarantee an unprecedented driving experience to the exclusive group of Client-Test Drivers with whom the Prancing Horse will roll out a test programme over the coming two years.
Ferrari to Music: A Recital by a renowned Composer at The Ferrari Museum
Cesare Picco, the composer and pianist renowned for his famous Blind Date concerts which take place in complete darkness, was invited by design director Flavio Manzoni to meet the style center team in the Trophy Room at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello for an evening with improvisation as its main theme.
Picco declared he felt honored by the invitation to Ferrari because "there is no difference between the arts regardless of whether you are talking about music, design or painting and this reciprocal exchange helps us to improve. When you design a car like the ones that come out of Maranello or compose a piece of music, you need to be good at what you do to be able to create under stress. It is only when there is a combination of technical and personal growth that you can push yourself beyond your limits."
Finali Mondiali Ends With A Suberb Ferrari Show
Last week’s Finali Mondiali, held for the first time outside Europe, in Abu Dhabi, ended with a day of exciting racing and a demonstration featuring everything that’s best about the world of Ferrari. The first thrills of the day came courtesy of the two Ferrari Challenge races to allocate the three world titles in Coppa Shell, Pirelli Pro and Pirelli Am. These went to Massimiliano Bianchi, Max Blancardi and Ricardo Perez respectively.
Then, as the sun was setting, over 200 Ferraris from different eras swarmed onto the track, parading around in the very best demonstration of what Ferrari stands for: design, technology and innovation. The marvelous cars which cruised round slowly, driven by their owners, were a big hit with the crowd packing the grandstands and provided the perfect introduction to the grand finale, the Ferrari show.