Ferrari unveils Hypersail, its first all-electric ocean racing yacht
Ferrari
has unveiled its ambitious new
Hypersail
project, marking the
luxury carmaker
's first foray into the world of offshore sailing. Described as an 'unprecedented sporting challenge', the initiative blends Ferrari's motorsport engineering prowess with cutting-edge nautical innovation.
Led by renowned Italian sailor Giovanni Soldini, Hypersail is being developed as a high-performance research and development platform. The aim is to push technological boundaries in offshore sailing through a unique collaboration between Ferrari engineers and specialist naval architects.
At the heart of the project is a revolutionary 100-foot monohull
racing yacht
, currently under construction in Italy and slated for launch in 2026. Designed by French naval architect Guillaume Verdier, the yacht is expected to be the first of its kind in the world to achieve complete energy self-sufficiency. It will harness solar, wind, and kinetic energy without any reliance on a combustion engine.
The yacht will 'fly' across the water, stabilised on three points of contact: a rudder foil, alternating lateral foils, and a canting keel that also acts as a structural support for one of the foils—a novel innovation in yacht design. This configuration, according to Ferrari, will allow the vessel to reach high speeds while maintaining maximum control and efficiency.
Ferrari Chairman John Elkann said the project reflects the brand's commitment to endurance and innovation. 'Hypersail is a new challenge that pushes us to go beyond our boundaries and expand our technological horizons,' he said. 'It aligns with Ferrari's tradition and draws inspiration from our
Hypercar
, winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.'
Soldini, who has decades of ocean racing experience, said the partnership is producing groundbreaking results. 'This is a yacht that is revolutionary in many respects. From its flight dynamics to its energy systems, we are exploring uncharted territory,' he said.
The project is also serving as a testbed for cross-industry technological exchange. Ferrari engineers are adapting tools and techniques from automotive development—including aerodynamic simulations and structural analysis—to maritime applications. The team has already filed nine patents, with more in development.
Central to the Hypersail concept is energy autonomy. All onboard systems, including those that control the foils, rudder, and keel, as well as navigation instruments and computers, will be powered by renewable sources generated during sailing. Balancing performance with self-sufficiency in harsh marine environments has required a meticulous focus on energy efficiency across every system.
Ferrari describes Hypersail as a model of open innovation, involving close collaboration with external experts, partners, and suppliers. The initiative not only reflects a new chapter for the iconic automotive brand but also hints at future applications of marine technology back into Ferrari's own vehicles.
Sea trials for the yacht are scheduled to begin following its launch in 2026.
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