Ferrari 849 Testarossa

I’m driving two 849s. First the red one (pictured) on circuit, fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres and an Assetto Fiorano package that makes things 30kg lighter than standard and includes extensions on the rear spoiler (weight and downforce numbers are quoted with it equipped), plus Multimatic dampers. It is a greasy track, which rather… Continue reading Ferrari 849 Testarossa

@Ferrari: FERRARI N.V.: PERIODIC REPORT ON THE BUYBACK PROGRAM000463

Maranello (Italy), February 2 2026 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/EXM: RACE) (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) informs that the Company has purchased, under the Euro 250 million share buyback program announced on December 16, 2025, as the first tranche of the multi-year share buyback program of approximately Euro 3.5 billion expected to be executed by 2030 in… Continue reading @Ferrari: FERRARI N.V.: PERIODIC REPORT ON THE BUYBACK PROGRAM000463

German FAZ: “We are in the fight for victories”010513

The Formula 1 racing team Mercedes is prepared for the season that begins on March 8th. “We don’t consider ourselves the favorites,” said team boss Toto Wolff on Monday during a digital press conference shortly after the presentation of the new W17 racer, “but we are in the fight for victories.” The basis for this… Continue reading German FAZ: “We are in the fight for victories”010513

FERRARI N.V.: PERIODIC REPORT ON THE BUYBACK PROGRAM

Maranello (Italy), February 2 2026 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/EXM: RACE) (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) informs that the Company has purchased, under the Euro 250 million share buyback program announced on December 16, 2025, as the first tranche of the multi-year share buyback program of approximately Euro 3.5 billion expected to be executed by 2030 in… Continue reading FERRARI N.V.: PERIODIC REPORT ON THE BUYBACK PROGRAM

Ferrari Tailor Made 12Cilindri goes large on K-pop, horsehair and neon

Tracing its roots back to the 250 and more closely in design-terms, the Daytona, the Ferrari 12Cilindri is Ferrari’s current GT flagship. That makes it an obvious target for Ferrari’s personalisation programme and the result of some in-depth fettling is the new Ferrari Tailor Made 12Cilindri. Ferrari says the Tailor Made 12Cilindri is the work… Continue reading Ferrari Tailor Made 12Cilindri goes large on K-pop, horsehair and neon

How to buy a used supercar: driving thrills without the horrendous bills

Admittedly, when we first entered, the sight of a one-of-799 Ferrari F12tdf listed for £900,000 nearly had us make a U-turn straight for the gleaming glass doors we’d stepped through just moments prior; the cynic inside us can’t help but wonder whether its placement is designed to act as a deterrent for any chancers looking… Continue reading How to buy a used supercar: driving thrills without the horrendous bills

Used Ferrari F430 (2005-2009) buyer’s guide: fast, fun and almost affordable

The F430’s bodywork is all aluminium, so it doesn’t rust. But it can corrode, so check for signs of bubbling, especially where the panels meet. Most F430s have had some paint rectification by now. Light duties There are four separate rear light units and they can work loose once their retaining fixings have snapped off.… Continue reading Used Ferrari F430 (2005-2009) buyer’s guide: fast, fun and almost affordable

Lamborghini Temerario tips 1905kg: are new supercars too heavy?

I recently put the new Lamborghini Temerario on the weighbridge at MIRA. It had the Alleggerita pack fitted, which for a trifling £37k saves you about the mass of a small Labrador. Up popped the numbers, one for each corner. I always double-check these green digits as they go in my notebook, but this time was… Continue reading Lamborghini Temerario tips 1905kg: are new supercars too heavy?

Historic Attendance Elevates Korean Cultural Legacy as ‘Korean Treasures’ Exhibition Draws to a Close in Washington

Over 200 works exhibited from the late Samsung Chairman’s donated art collection Exhibition concludes on February 1 at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art  SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., in partnership with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, hosted a gala event on Jan. 28 at… Continue reading Historic Attendance Elevates Korean Cultural Legacy as ‘Korean Treasures’ Exhibition Draws to a Close in Washington

German Handelsblatt: VW Group: Porsche prepares for permanently low China sales012301

Porsche dealer in Shanghai: Adapt sales network to reality. Photo: Bloomberg Berlin. The sports car manufacturer Porsche is preparing to be able to sell permanently lower quantities in China. “The entire premium and luxury market in China has collapsed by around 80 percent within a short period of time, and we do not expect a… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW Group: Porsche prepares for permanently low China sales012301