The Ferrari Hypersail livery was unveiled during Milan Design Week on April 21, 2026, showcasing a 100-foot flying ocean monohull that represents a convergence of automotive design principles with advanced offshore sailing technology, marking a new direction in ocean vessel aesthetics and engineering.
The project emerged from collaboration between Ferrari’s Tech Team, led by Matteo Lanzavecchia and Marco Guglielmo Ribigini, the Ferrari Design Studio under Flavio Manzoni, and naval architect Guillaume Verdier. The design process transferred Ferrari’s signature aesthetic language into the nautical domain while maintaining strict aerodynamic and engineering constraints.
Design Driven by Performance
Every design element of the Hypersail originated from functional requirements rather than aesthetic preference alone. Wind, water, and speed interactions determined each volume and surface. The streamlined silhouette echoes the proportions of the Ferrari Monza SP1/SP2, while the coachroof graphics reference the Le Mans-winning Hypercar 499P.
Flavio Manzoni, Ferrari Chief Design Officer, stated: “Hypersail represented an unexpected opportunity for the Ferrari Design Studio; a challenging objective due to its complexity, which allowed us to extend our creative research into a context different from our usual one.” The Design Studio integrated solar panels directly into the deck and hull sides, with positioning determined through advanced solar exposure analysis during navigation.
The Nuovo Giallo Fly Color Scheme
The Ferrari Hypersail livery combines Nuovo Giallo Fly, a yellow shade rooted in Ferrari’s brand heritage, with Grigio Hypersail, a grey carbon fiber variant. Giallo has historically represented Ferrari’s “second soul,” originally inspired by Luigi Musso’s yellow helmet and first appearing on the 275 GTB.
The name “Fly” creates a linguistic connection to the vessel’s foiling nature, the technology enabling it to rise above water. Applied to the cabin, foils, and hull lines, the yellow evokes stylistic codes from celebrated Ferrari models, expressing the brand’s DNA through color separation reminiscent of the 512 BB.
Engineering and Technology Integration
Matteo Lanzavecchia, Head of Vehicle Engineering at Ferrari and Chief Technology Officer of Hypersail, explained: “Hypersail is a vessel unique in scale and technology, engineered to deliver peak performance within an environment as singular and unpredictable as the ocean.” The monohull design maximizes both hydrodynamic and aerodynamic efficiency through foiling technology powered by renewable energy sources including wind, solar, and motion recovery.
The sophisticated control system leverages expertise gained from Ferrari’s automotive developments. Solar panels integrated into the deck feature specific grip surfaces and technical fastening systems, ensuring maximum crew movement freedom while maintaining structural integrity.
Milan Design Week Exhibition
From April 22 to 26, the Hypersail project was showcased through a dedicated exhibition path within the Ferrari Flagship Store in Milan. The presentation included a lighthouse-installation sculpture by the Ferrari Design Studio positioned on the HIGHLINE Milano main terrace overlooking Piazza del Duomo, positioning Hypersail as a symbol of technological advancement in offshore sailing.
Design details throughout the vessel reference Ferrari’s automotive lineage, from the hull to the Ferrari logo on the sail. The elongated “F” design echoes the wing of the 2023/2024 F1 car and appears on recent models including the Daytona SP3 and F80, establishing visual continuity across the brand’s portfolio.
