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Top Gear
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Woah, check out the spec of this uniquely-liveried Pagani Utopia
Collector specs their third Pagani in a Martini livery, then adds some strange tears to expose bare carbon If you're speccing the third Pagani for your collection, you probably want to push the boat out a little bit. Perhaps you want something that'll stand out from the other two, and something that'll look different from all of your mates' Paganis. They're just everywhere, after all. Perhaps you'd choose a livery like the one you see above. Pagani itself took to Facebook to show off this recently finished £2m+ Utopia, and if the comments section is anything to go by, it's certainly caused a stir.
Auto Blog
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
McLaren shows off Le Mans Hypercar in retro livery
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. McLaren Is Looking To Repeat History At the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, McLaren displayed 'Project: Endurance,' the prototype for a customer track-day version of its planned FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) challenger, in a new livery that should familiar to fans of the company's first road car—the legendary McLaren F1. The silver-and-orange scheme is inspired by one used during testing and development of the F1 GTR, the racing version of the F1 that went on to win the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans in a less-vibrant liver of basic black, for sponsor Ueno Clinic. McLaren is aiming for a second win at the prestigious endurance race when it enters the top WEC Hypercar class in 2027. 0:07 / 0:09 Chevrolet says a next-gen Camaro is still possible. What could it look like? Watch More The Ultimate Track Car Unlike the F1, the final version of Project: Endurance won't be a road car adapted for racing. It will be purpose-built to the current LMDh hybrid ruleset that underpins both the WEC's Hypercar class and the IMSA GTP class in North America. But McLaren hopes to bring some of its customers along for the ride. Announced last month, Project: Endurance gives customers the opportunity to own cars that will be as close to those racing at Le Mans in 2027 as possible. McLaren has promised that they'll have the same twin-turbocharged V6 hybrid powertrain as the cars driven by the professionals, and will be built by race-car constructor Dallara. It's an ambitious plan. The Aston Martin Valkyrie was designed by F1 genius Adrian Newey, and has since been turned into a full-on race car, but was always intended as a customer car. And the road-going Porsche 963 RSP is a one-off. McLaren will be the first to build and sell a series of WEC Hypercars for customers. All-Access Pass In addition to the cars themselves, McLaren has said Project: Endurance participants will have full behind-the-scenes access to its WEC racing program, including time with key personnel and drivers. They'll also be invited to Le Mans to watch McLaren attempt to win the race on its first attempt. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. McLaren is also planning an arrive-and-drive customer track program, in which owners' cars are shipped to a track so all they have to do is show up, visiting world racing circuits over the course of two years. That includes driver coaching and a dedicated pit crew for each customer—probably necessary for a bona fide Le Mans racer. About the Author Stephen Edelstein View Profile
New York Times
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- New York Times
With Better Cars and Drivers, the World Endurance Championship Turns a Corner
The F.I.A. World Endurance Championship just keeps getting stronger and stronger. There is an abundance of manufacturers entering their cars, stacked with driving talent, and its events have had record attendances. 'I think most people would agree we are in a real golden age of endurance racing right now, which is testament to the success of the discipline's current format and regulations,' Frederic Lequien, chief executive of the W.E.C., said in an interview in June. The W.E.C. is motorsport's pinnacle sports-car competition, and it features two classes. In the Hypercar division, automotive manufacturers build a prototype car specifically for racing. The slower LMGT3 class usually comprises private teams that must run race-tuned mass-production models. The Hypercar rules were put into effect in response to dwindling interest from manufacturers, with the predecessor category, LMP1, attracting just seven full-time entries in its final season in 2020, and only Toyota as a recognized manufacturer. The W.E.C. focused on reducing costs and permitting different technical approaches, allowing either hybrid or nonhybrid power units — though capping total power output — and giving teams freedom to choose rear- or four-wheel drive. For Hypercar's first season in 2021 there were three manufacturers, and just four years later there are eight. Ferrari, Cadillac, BMW and Porsche are among the high-profile competitors, and there are 18 cars competing full time. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Channel Post MEA
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Channel Post MEA
ServiceNow Partners With Ferrari Hypercar To Boost Real-time Race Operations
ServiceNow has announced a strategic partnership with Ferrari to boost Hypercar performance and real-time race operations following the World Endurance Championship where Ferrari was the winning team. As the Official Partner of the Ferrari Hypercar team, ServiceNow's AI Platform powers Ferrari's global operations, supporting real-time race operations and connecting employees, dealers, suppliers, and platforms for one of the world's most iconic performance brands. 'Ferrari embodies precision, speed, and performance — principles that are key to our partnerships here at ServiceNow,' said Fabio Spoletini, GVP, Southern Europe, Middle East & Africa, at ServiceNow. 'We're proud to support their digital transformation, helping them innovate where it counts — on the track, in the factory, and across the business. When milliseconds matter and excellence is the standard, ServiceNow helps Ferrari stay ahead.' 'Ferrari's commitment to performance and innovation aligns with ServiceNow's mission to make the world work better,' said Antonio Torretta, Head of IT Strategy and Governance, Ferrari. 'Whether helping race engineers optimize vehicle performance or enabling business leaders to manage complexity, ServiceNow is built for high-stakes environments where speed, clarity, and action matter most. This partnership shows how the right platform can turn pressure into progress—and performance into transformation.' Purpose-built for endurance racing standards The FIA World Endurance Championships (WEC) are some of the most prestigious races in the world. Cars participating in these races must meet specific safety and technical specifications as well as showcasing exceptional team organization required for endurance racing. The Ferrari Hypercar team uses a custom application built on ServiceNow to meet high standards, enhance collaboration, and establish a single, trusted source of information for all stakeholders. Developed in late 2024, the solution enables Ferrari to track and report car issues, communicate updates on new car components under testing, gather implementation feedback, and ensure traceability throughout the validation process. One platform supporting every corner of the business Ferrari's transformation extends beyond the racetrack. The One Digital Portal, also built on ServiceNow, connects more than 25,000 employees, dealers, suppliers, and contractors. It serves as a central hub for managing service requests, enabling faster response times, improved collaboration, and a consistent user experience across Ferrari's Racing, Sports Car, and Lifestyle divisions. Core functions such as IT operations, governance and compliance, and customer service are unified on the platform. Ferrari's global dealer network, which includes 180 locations in more than 60 countries, benefits from streamlined case management and greater operational transparency. Ferrari and ServiceNow first began working together in 2019 to increase visibility into team operations. Since then, the partnership has grown to support enterprise-wide modernization, with new opportunities on the horizon.
TECHx
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- TECHx
ServiceNow Partners with Ferrari to Boost Performance
Home » Tech Value Chain » Global Brands » ServiceNow Partners with Ferrari to Boost Performance ServiceNow has announced a strategic partnership with Ferrari. The collaboration aims to enhance Hypercar performance and real-time race operations. The announcement follows Ferrari's recent win in the World Endurance Championship. As the Official Partner of the Ferrari Hypercar team, ServiceNow's AI platform will support global operations. It enables real-time race operations and connects employees, dealers, suppliers, and platforms across Ferrari's business. Fabio Spoletini, GVP for Southern Europe, Middle East & Africa at ServiceNow, stated: 'Ferrari embodies precision, speed, and performance principles that are key to our partnerships here at ServiceNow. We're proud to support their digital transformation, helping them innovate where it counts on the track, in the factory, and across the business. When milliseconds matter and excellence is the standard, ServiceNow helps Ferrari stay ahead.' Antonio Torretta, Head of IT Strategy and Governance at Ferrari, added: 'Ferrari's commitment to performance and innovation aligns with ServiceNow's mission to make the world work better. Whether helping race engineers optimize vehicle performance or enabling business leaders to manage complexity, ServiceNow is built for high-stakes environments where speed, clarity, and action matter most. This partnership shows how the right platform can turn pressure into progress and performance into transformation.' The partnership supports endurance racing standards. The FIA World Endurance Championships are among the world's most prestigious races. Ferrari uses a custom application built on ServiceNow to meet high standards. It improves collaboration and serves as a single source of information. The platform, developed in late 2024, allows Ferrari to: Track and report car issues Communicate updates on new components under testing Ensure traceability during validation Beyond the racetrack, Ferrari's transformation continues. The One Digital Portal, also built on ServiceNow, connects over 25,000 employees, dealers, suppliers, and contractors. It manages service requests and improves response time. The platform enhances collaboration and creates a unified user experience across Ferrari's Racing, Sports Car, and Lifestyle divisions. Core business functions, including IT operations, compliance, and customer service, are integrated into the platform. Ferrari's global dealer network, with 180 locations in more than 60 countries, now benefits from better case management and increased operational transparency. ServiceNow and Ferrari first began their partnership in 2019. Since then, the collaboration has expanded to support enterprise-wide modernization.
