Ferrari Hypersail: Flying 100-ft Yacht Redefines Offshore Racing
Ferrari today introduces Ferrari Hypersail, a pioneering offshore racing yacht that fuses the marque’s Hypercar performance culture with cutting-edge nautical technology. Team Principal Giovanni Soldini leads this bold initiative, transforming the project into a living research platform where Ferrari engineers and specialist ocean-racing designers collaborate from first sketch to full-scale testing, continually sharpening the vessel’s competitive edge.
French naval architect Guillaume Verdier has conceived a revolutionary 100-foot flying monohull that races on three contact points: a foil supported by a canting keel, a rudder foil, and alternating lateral foils. This configuration provides high-speed stability while allowing the yacht to “fly” above the waves. Verdier’s design also delivers complete energy self-sufficiency—a first for a yacht of this length—by harvesting solar, wind, and kinetic power to drive all onboard systems. The craft is currently under construction in Italy and is scheduled to launch in 2026, followed by sea trials.
“Hypersail is a new challenge that pushes us to go beyond our boundaries and expand our technological horizons. At the same time, it perfectly aligns with Ferrari’s tradition, drawing inspiration from our Hypercar, three-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Designing a yacht for offshore racing is perhaps the ultimate expression of endurance,” said Ferrari Chairman John Elkann. “Giovanni Soldini is a key pillar of this project, not only because of his achievements as a sailor but also his unmatched experience in yacht development and construction. The excellent teamwork between Ferrari and Guillaume Verdier is bringing into existence a unique boat that will fly across the oceans, representing a real opportunity for innovation in both the nautical and automotive worlds.”
“I’m happy and honoured to be part of this adventure,” said Giovanni Soldini, Team Principal of Hypersail. “An exciting challenge, backed by a truly unique team that brings together Ferrari’s excellence and the expertise of specialists in ocean sailing design. The meeting of different cultures and advanced technologies is enabling us to build a yacht that is revolutionary in many respects. From a nautical perspective, it’s innovative in both its structure and how it will fly; on the systems front, Ferrari’s contribution is driving the development of onboard control technology that has never been seen before. To prepare as well as we can for the variability and force of the phenomena and conditions encountered at sea, our top priority is to strike the right balance between the pursuit of extreme performance and maximum reliability.”
Ferrari’s open-innovation approach fuels Hypersail’s progress by encouraging seamless idea-sharing with partners and suppliers. Engineers adapt Hypercar aerodynamic tools, power-management software, and structural calculation methods to create a bespoke flight-control system that ensures safe, sustained foiling across oceans without stopovers or external support. The quest for fresh solutions has already produced nine patents, with more in draft, reinforcing cross-pollination between Ferrari’s sailing yacht and its next generation of sports cars.
Because the monohull operates solely on renewable energy, the team has optimised every component to balance output and demand in harsh offshore conditions. Solar arrays, wind turbines, and hydro-generators power the batteries, which in turn power the foils, canting keel, rudder actuation, and advanced data systems, eliminating the need for a combustion engine. This rigorous energy management showcases Ferrari’s commitment to sustainability while preserving the blistering pace expected of a world-class offshore racer—a feat many previously deemed impossible.
