F1 | Ferrari, the rediscovery of the historic Azzurri La Plata and Dino in Miami

F1 Ferrari GP Miami – Ferrari is a unique brand in the world for its ability to reveal itself in many different ways, managing to bring together a vast community of customers, fans and enthusiasts around the same values. An exceptional series of experiences in the United States is dedicated to all of them which, from 28 April to 5 May, will highlight every soul of the Prancing Horse. Everything will start from the Cavalcade international, the journey par excellence of the Ferrari world, which will cross Tennessee and Florida towards Miami, where a highly anticipated world premiere, the energy of the lifestyle and the spectacle of the Formula 1 GP will take place .

Ferrari, the rediscovery of two historical colours

Ferrari will be able to ignite this journey of new and unexpected colors. The Azzurro La Plata and the Azzurro Dino, dating back to the origins of Ferrari's history and remaining in the hearts of its connoisseurs, will be rediscovered in certain moments that will make the adventure in the United States even more special. In the next few days these nuances rich in memory will resume their place in the Ferrari world, from racing to sports cars, to celebrate a tradition by reinterpreting it with today's gaze.

The two shades of blue will come back to life in various aspects of the world of Scuderia Ferrari, including a special livery of the Formula 24 SF-1 which will be used solely for the Miami race and unveiled in Florida. Another example of this dialogue between past and present is represented by two 296 GTS, also customized with the historic blue ones. They will transport us along a journey that will combine exclusive experiences with great celebrations dedicated to thousands of enthusiasts. The choice of blue palettes evokes victories, memorable characters and the countless Maranello workers who wore them with pride while building the first successes of the Prancing Horse.

Azzurro La Plata and Azzurro Dino

The rather light La Plata Blue, the national color of the cars of the Argentine teams, was similar to the shade that Alberto Ascari brought to races in his most successful seasons. The Italian two-time world champion in fact used to wear a blue shirt with a matching helmet, which were his good luck charms.

The same color were the suits of the drivers in the Sixties, such as John Surtees and Lorenzo Bandini, Ludovico Scarfiotti and Chris Amon. Niki Lauda's suit in his first year with the Scuderia was also of that shade, as were the overalls of the Maranello workers.

The other color that Ferrari wanted to rediscover for Miami is Azzurro Dino, a deeper blue that attracted the attention of several Scuderia drivers and in particular Arturo Merzario and Clay Regazzoni, the last to wear it in 1974. then, on the pilots' suits, blue gave way to red, and sometimes white.

Ferrari, the homage to the racing tradition in the USA

The color choice is also a historical reference to the bond between Ferrari and the American racing world, in the year of the 70th anniversary of the brand's presence overseas. Here the Rosso Corsa, a shade that has characterized Italian racing cars since the 1s, gave way to the white-blue of the United States in the last two races of the 1964 FXNUMX season, a combination also used for other North American cars. American Racing Team (NART) founded by importer Luigi Chinetti. In some NART cars the blue of the wheels has combined with the red of the livery in an unusual and fascinating color combination.

A program full of events

The program of events that is about to begin in the United States highlights each of the three souls of the brand. The combination of routes and experiences offered to the Ferrari community embraces the elegance of our sports cars, the charm of the lifestyle and the emotion of racing.

The Cavalcade International, one of the most famous driving events under the name of the Prancing Horse, will start on April 28th. An exclusive event for customers and at the same time a real traveling show for thousands of brand lovers. Around 70 Ferraris from all over the world will join together along a route through the majestic landscapes of Tennessee and Florida, where on the afternoon of May 1st Ferrari fans will be able to meet up to watch a parade on Ocean Drive.

Also in Miami on May 2, an unmissable event will be held: the world premiere of a new Ferrari model, the absolute protagonist of two evenings in Miami Beach reserved for the company's international clientele. Customers will also be able to get an exclusive preview of the Miami Capsule Collection inspired by America's racing history and the vibrant energy of the city.

During the weekend of the F1 Grand Prix, the Miami International Autodrome will be at the center of celebrations in a unique atmosphere that will accompany the fans towards the adrenaline of the race, who for once will be rooting for a completely unexpected Scuderia Ferrari in blue colours. The same Italians who will bring the two 296 GTSs onto the track which, before the start of the competitions, will lead the Ferrari procession for a lap of honour. The events and many surprises during Ferrari's trip to the USA will be reported daily on the Ferrari website.