Ferrari celebrates 30 years of F50 with scenic drive through Tuscany
Ferrari is marking three decades since the launch of the F50 — an undisputed poster car of a generation — with a special road event in Italy.
Running from May 6 until May 10, the 2025 F50 Legacy Tour brings together owners of the V12 supercar for a scenic drive across Tuscany, finishing at the brand's headquarters in Maranello.
The tour begins in Saturnia and follows routes through the Maremma region, the hills near Siena and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. Participants will get the chance to drive their F50s on some of central Italy's most renowned roads before gathering at the Ferrari factory for a showcase and parade on the Fiorano test circuit.
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