The Italian team’s cars have long been associated with the color red, owing to the achievements of racing legends such as Michael Schumacher and Niki Lauda. However, current drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are set to pilot new-look Ferraris at the Miami Grand Prix, featuring two different shades of blue. The first hue is a lighter blue, paying homage to Alberto Ascari, Ferrari’s first F1 champion, who sported blue on his helmet and race suit in the 1950s.
The second is a darker tone previously worn by legendary driver Clay Regazzoni. This color change is part of Ferrari’s celebration of its historic breakthrough into the American marketplace. The team has hinted at the car’s special one-off livery through social media, featuring drivers in blue uniforms.
This departure from the traditional red color is a tribute to Ferrari’s history and its significant periods in the sport, including F1’s first “golden age” in the USA. The switch in colors echoes the team’s willingness to break with tradition, as seen in a previous event where they added more white to the cars as a nod to their glorious past. This change in appearance aims to leave a mark at the Hard Rock Stadium track and is part of Ferrari’s ongoing efforts to stay connected to its rich heritage while embracing new opportunities in the world of racing.
