– *Ferrari will ditch their traditional red livery in Miami in a break from tradition*
– *The special livery will celebrate Ferrari's 70-year presence in North America*
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Published: 04:38 EDT, 24 April 2024 | Updated: 06:56 EDT, 24 April 2024
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Ferrari will ditch their traditional red livery for *fresh and unexpected colours* at the Miami Grand Prix next month.
The Scuderia cars will be decked in blue for the race weekend to celebrate the 70th anniversary of *Ferrari's* presence in North America.
– <strong>Scuderia cars</strong>
– <strong>blue</strong>
– <strong>70th anniversary</strong>
– <strong>North America</strong>
The design change will be a one-off and will feature two shades of blue – *Azzurro La Plata* and *Azzurro Dino* – in place of the traditional Rosso Corsa, the red livery synonymous with the Scuderia.
Details
– *Azzurro La Plata*
– *Azzurro Dino*
Azzurro La Plata
*is a lighter shade of blue, similar to that featured on Argentina's national flag* – is a nod to the colour worn by the legendary Alberto Ascari.
Giuseppe Farina
*The Italian*, Ferrari's first Formula One world champion, wore a blue racing suit and a blue helmet as he stormed to the title in 1952 and 1953.
Ferrari at Miami Grand Prix
*Ferrari* will ditch its traditional red livery for the Miami Grand Prix next month.
– The team's usual red color will be replaced by a special blue and white livery.
– This will be the first time in over 40 years that Ferrari will not race in red.
– The decision was made to celebrate the team's long history in Formula 1.
– Fans are excited to see the new look on the iconic Ferrari cars.
Carlos Sainz (*left*) and Charles Leclerc (*right*) will not wear their traditional red racing suits
– This decision has been made by Scuderia Ferrari
– The team has decided to swap their race and test suit colors
– Sainz and Leclerc will be wearing burgundy suits while testing
– They will switch back to red for Grand Prix races
Ferrari last raced in blue and white at the US and Mexican Grand Prix at the end of the 1964 season, in which John Surtees won the title
– Ferrari has revealed a special edition livery to celebrate its 1000th Formula 1 World Championship race at the Tuscan Grand Prix on September 13.
– The SF1000s will race in a burgundy colour scheme reminiscent of the first Ferrari grand prix car in 1950.
– The one-off livery is part of a series of Ferrari events and activities to mark its milestone 1000th race.
– *It is also considering using the colour scheme for the remainder of races in 2020.*
Ferrari Drivers
*Ascari* was a trailblazer for Ferrari drivers, with *John Surtees*, *Chris Amon*, *Lorenzo Bandini* and *Ludovico Scarfiotti* all wearing light blue racing suits during the 1960s.
– John Surtees
– Chris Amon
– Lorenzo Bandini
– Ludovico Scarfiotti
Ferrari's Bold Move in 1964
Ferrari last ditched its traditional *red* back in 1964, when it was replaced by a white and blue livery for the final two rounds of the championship – the US GP at Watkins Glen and the Mexican GP in Mexico City.
And Surtees became the only Ferrari driver to win a Formula One world title in a color other than red, as he finished second in Mexico to pip Graham Hill to the title by a point.
Niki Lauda
The late *Niki Lauda* also donned the color on his debut season with Ferrari in 1974, before switching to red the following season.
Using the Livery
The *livery* was also used on other Ferrari racing cars by the North American Racing Team, which was founded in 1958 to promote the marque in the US and mostly competed in endurance racing.
– The livery was iconic in its red, white, and blue colors.
– It symbolized the partnership between Ferrari and NART.
– The livery's popularity extended beyond NART's race cars.
Azzurro Dino
*Meanwhile*, is a darker shade of blue, which was most recently worn by the late Clay Regazzoni in 1974, before Ferrari drivers regularly began wearing *Rosso Corsa* suits.
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– Bold: Clay Regazzoni
– Italic: Rosso Corsa
Surtees racing suit
Surtees wore a light blue, known as *Azzurro La Plata*, racing suit throughout his time at Ferrari.
Niki Lauda wore a blue racing suit in his debut season with Ferrari in 1974
*It was a bold fashion choice.*
– He went on to become a three-time Formula One World Champion.
– His rivalry with James Hunt captured the attention of fans worldwide.
– Lauda's comeback from a near-fatal crash at the Nurburgring in 1976 is legendary.
– He was known for his precision and focus on the racetrack.
– Lauda's legacy in the sport will always be remembered.
Clay Regazzoni wore a darker shade of blue, known as *Azzurro Dino*, in the same season
– This color made him easy to recognize on the track
– It also matched the Ferrari logo perfectly
– His driving style was aggressive and thrilling to watch.
Background
The *monicker Dino* is a homage to Enzo Ferrari's first son Alfredo – who was nicknamed Dino – and died aged 24.
The special livery that will adorn the SF-24 cars is to be revealed in Florida in the build-up to the Miami race, as part of a week-long celebration of *Ferrari's* presence in North America.
Scuderia Reveals New Racing Suits
While a launch date is yet to be announced, the Scuderia have released a video of *Charles Leclerc* and *Carlos Sainz* donning the light blue racing suits on Instagram and X, the platform previously known as Twitter.
– X
Ferrari Unveils Special Livery
Ferrari unveiled a *one-off* livery at the Las Vegas GP last season to pay homage to its old red and white colour scheme.
– The special livery was a tribute to Ferrari's historic colors.
– It was a unique design for that particular race.
– Fans were excited to see the classic colors on the modern car.
Ferrari's One-Off Color Change for Miami GP
– The Miami GP will mark the second time in as many years *Ferrari* have unveiled a *one-off colour change* for a race in the US.
Last season, the Scuderia ran a red and white livery at the Las Vegas GP, to pay tribute to one of its iconic colour schemes of the past.
– *Scuderia*
– Las Vegas GP
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Revealed: Ferrari are DITCHING their iconic red colour – with a surprising switch coming to Formula One in Miami next month
