Ferrari revealed final week that its Miami livery would function two tints of blue to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of its entry into the American market.
In a restricted tweak to its conventional pink livery, the so-called Azzurro La Plata and Azzurro Dino hues have been utilized on the wings, engine cowl, halo, rear-views mirrors, in addition to on the wheel rims of the SF-24 pushed by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz this weekend.
The colors hark again to Ferrari racing within the US below the N.A.R.T. (North American Racing Staff) banner, together with John Surtees’ blue and white 158 F1 from 1964.
The one-off livery coincides with American tech big Hewlett-Packard approaching board as Ferrari’s new title sponsor. From Miami onwards, the HP emblem will grace the engine cowl and each the entrance and rear wing.
Ferrari SF-24
Photograph by: Ferrari
The Azzurro La Plata, the celestial blue that adorns the Argentinian flag, is a tribute to Alberto Ascari, who wore a helmet and shirt within the color as a fortunate attraction. That custom would carry over, with many extra drivers and mechanics carrying blue overalls within the 60s. In Miami, Leclerc and Sainz can even put on overalls within the color.
The brighter Azzurro Dino was final worn by Clay Regazzoni and was equally adopted by mechanics via the 70s till the early 80s.
Ferrari stated its trackside staff would put on the Azzurro La Plata on Sunday solely, with the pit crew needing fireproof overalls decked out within the Azzurro Dino color.
“The upcoming Miami Grand Prix might be one to recollect within the historical past of our staff, as in Florida we might be celebrating our heritage via a singular livery, rediscovering two colors which can be a part of our historical past,” stated staff principal Fred Vasseur.
“It can even be a really particular race as we’re glad to welcome the arrival of our new title accomplice HP. Scuderia Ferrari and HP share many values, together with a profitable mentality and a transparent line of thought that varieties the idea of our partnership.”
Ferrari SF-24, Miami GP livery
Photograph by: Ferrari