Ferrari Hypersail announces its new operational hub in Livorno, Italy
by Ferrari Hypersail 2 Oct 07:47 PDT
Ferrari Hypersail announces its new operational hub in Livorno, Italy © Ferrari Hypersail
Ferrari Hypersail - the innovative 100-foot full foiling monohull project designed to challenge the oceans - announces its new operational hub in Livorno, located within the Azimut Yachts' spaces.
The new Base is designed as a true home for the project, also serving as the headquarter for both shore-based and offshore operations, featuring top-tier infrastructure to support the logistical and practical management of the upcoming development phases and water tests.
The venue will host offices for the project team, engineers and shore team, gyms and athletic preparation areas, as well as specialised laboratories for hydraulic, electrical and mechanical components and for 3D printing. The base will also act as the reference point for partners, stakeholders and guests, fostering integration among all entities contributing to the growth of Ferrari Hypersail.
The facility offers direct access to the Tyrrhenian Sea, guaranteeing a wide variety of sea conditions essential for running a structured and continuous testing campaign. This is combined with its geographic proximity to Maranello, which is indispensable for a seamless exchange of expertise with the various Ferrari engineering and design departments supporting the project's technological development.
"We are proud to announce our operational hub in Livorno, a fundamental milestone that represents far more than a simple workspace for the boat: this headquarters is built to be the true home of the Ferrari Hypersail project, a place designed for the Team's daily work and to welcome everyone involved in this initiative, sharing every stage of this challenge with them" - comments Enrico Voltolini, Project Leader of Ferrari Hypersail.
"Being able to rely on such a strategic location on the Tyrrhenian Sea, valuable both for technical and athletic preparation and for sea trials, while remaining close to Maranello, provides us with the ideal conditions to further accelerate our innovation process".
The structure of the building and the interior spaces were designed with the aim of concentrating all Ferrari Hypersail activities in a functional and strategic way. The color choices draw inspiration from the boat's livery design, where Grigio Hypersail and Giallo Fly alternate in a linear and rigorous composition, incorporating two rows of windows: the glass ones are reserved for the offices, while the polycarbonate panels identify the spaces dedicated to the boat.
On the entrance portal, a reproduction of the technical front view of the bow reveals the orientation the boat takes within the hangar. A similar feature is present on the roof of the building, where the technical outline of the boat's plan is depicted in its entirety, with the bow pointing toward the hangar exit.
"My team and I enthusiastically welcomed our involvement in the Hypersail project, guiding its evolution right through to the design of its operational base. This path of research and experimentation, which took us beyond the usual boundaries of our design field, has reinforced our awareness that design is not merely a formal expression, but a tool capable of driving innovation through a process of virtuous cross-pollination between various disciplines" states Flavio Manzoni, Chief Design Officer at Ferrari, who heads the Design Studio that designed the Base.
The development of the Base is part of a broader collaboration agreement between Ferrari Hypersail and Azimut Yachts, two leading companies united by innovation, research and a culture of performance.
As Technical Partner, Azimut Yachts will develop a Azimut Fly 72 custom tow boat that will accompany Ferrari Hypersail during testing and operational activities at sea. The vessel will be used to support the Ferrari Hypersail hull during the initial flight tests and, subsequently, to provide assistance and monitoring during sailing trials, while also serving as a hospitality boat.
"Hypersail, like Ferrari, is a symbol and expression of Made in Italy: a project born in the heart of Maranello, designed by the Ferrari engineers, built in Italy and now with its own Base, which we are proud to announce" comments Angelo Pesci, Chief Purchasing & Quality Officer at Ferrari. "The tow boat Azimut Fly 72 custom, which will be developed together with our new partner Azimut Yachts, represents a first and concrete example of collaboration and operational synergy between the two companies."
The start of construction on the future Base represents one of the most significant milestones in the evolution of Ferrari Hypersail and demonstrates Ferrari's commitment to equipping the project with the infrastructure needed to support its development in the coming years.