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Ferrari Hypersail targets Jules Verne Trophy record

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Ferrari has unveiled further progress on its Hypersail project, a 30.5-meter flying monohull designed by Guillaume Verdier to attempt the Jules Verne Trophy. The project aims to become the first monohull to break the record for the fastest non-stop circumnavigation of the globe, a record held by multihulls since 1993. To achieve this, the team targets targeting a journey of under 40 days, requiring days with an average speed of 29.5 knots. Construction is currently underway at a shipyard near Pisa, Italy, specifically in a facility located along the Navicelli canal. The project has reached a significant major milestone with the completion of the hull's painting carbon fiber hull and the arrival finalization of the submerged appendages at the shipyard. These components, which include the foils, keel, and rudder, are essential for generating lift and controlling stability. rudder. The vessel features a yellow and grey hull equipped with 100 square meters of solar panels on the deck utilizes advanced materials, including carbon fiber for weight reduction and hull sides to support the team’s goal of energy self-sufficiency. titanium reinforcement for high-stress components. To manage the vessel's dynamics, boat's attitude, the team utilizes ‘Flight Control,’ an automated electronic system designed that adapts vehicle dynamics technology from Ferrari’s automotive engineering to manage make real-time micro-adjustments to stability and trim. Ferrari has selected Livorno, Italy, as the boat's attitude. The keel features project's operational hub, establishing a distinctive innovation: an integrated foil technical alliance with its own movable flap, providing a third point of support alongside the lateral foil Azimut Yachts. This headquarters will include specialized laboratories, 3D printing facilities, and the winged rudder. athletic preparation areas. Azimut Yachts will also develop a custom 4,000-horsepower towboat to assist with initial foiling trials. Project leader Enrico Voltolini, formerly of Luna Rossa, is heading the initiative. Voltolini will be joined by a specialized crew including Giulia Conti, responsible for flight systems and automation, and Shannon Falcone, who will oversee maritime operations and safety. The crew will also assist in technical development by validating onboard data. Initial sailing trials for the Hypersail are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.

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  1. 2026-10-23 16:47 UTC Ferrari Hypersail targets Jules Verne Trophy record
  2. 2026-10-19 16:06 UTC Ferrari Hypersail targets Jules Verne Trophy record
  3. 2026-10-19 08:20 UTC Ferrari Hypersail targets Jules Verne Trophy record
  4. 2026-10-17 08:34 UTC Ferrari Hypersail project enters final construction phase
  5. 2026-10-16 11:57 UTC Ferrari Hypersail ocean racing project development
  6. 2026-10-03 07:49 UTC Ferrari Hypersail ocean racing project development

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