Modena, June 65438+1October 65438+1October 0 1 day, 2022-Today, Maserati announced the first step of its racing strategy, and it will participate in the ABB FIA Electric Formula World Championship for the first time in 2023.
Starting from the ninth season, Maserati will compete with the brand-new Gen3 racing car, which is faster, lighter and more powerful in the world today. As a more efficient racing car, the new Gen3 is a series of industry-leading product innovations in design, manufacturing and technological innovation.
As an innate high-performance ultra-luxury car brand, Maserati has unparalleled racing inheritance and innovative attitude of embracing electrification, while the ABB FIA Formula One World Championship is the world's first all-electric road racing series. The combination of the two perfectly shows the speed passion and innovative exploration in the electrification wave. This time, Maserati became the first Italian brand to participate in the ABB FIA Formula One World Championship. With racing pedigree and pure competitive spirit, returning to the track will undoubtedly further sublimate the track genes in Maserati brand.
With the rapid development of new energy, Maserati is committed to the electric travel plan and accelerates the launch of the Folgore electrification strategy. All new Maserati models will also provide 100% pure electric solutions, including Maserati Grecale, Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio, and Maserati MC 20 supercar. The ABB FIA Formula One World Championship provides Maserati with the best platform. Combining high performance and innovation, Maserati will fully demonstrate its unparalleled brand track gene and Vogel electrification strategy.
Mr. Davide Grasso, CEO of Maserati, said, "We are very proud to be back in the racing industry, and racing is deeply imprinted in Maserati's brand genes. Endless passion and innate innovative spirit drive us to keep moving forward. In the long history, Maserati has proved its leading position in competitive events. Today, we are fully prepared for the return of glory. " Grasso continued: "This is a pursuit of performance, experience and innovation, and Vogel electrification strategy is the purest demonstration of Maserati's response to the electrification development trend. For this reason, we returned to the track, participated in the Formula One World Championship, and closely contacted customers around the world to further promote the Maserati brand to the future. "
Mr. Jean-MarcFinot, Senior Vice President of Stellantis Group Motor Sports Department, said: "Stellantis Group Motor Sports Department is very happy to help Maserati return to the track. Maserati's participation in Formula One will provide us with excellent technical development opportunities and accelerate the development of our road sports car in high-performance electric powertrain and intelligent software system. In this regard, participating in the Formula One World Championship is a perfect choice, and Maserati is also very proud to be the first Italian brand to participate. "
Since the Formula One World Championship was held, exciting racing events have been brought to the streets of the most iconic cities in the world, such as new york, Monaco, Berlin, Mexico City, London, Rome, etc., which has promoted the worldwide trend of electric vehicles and continuously promoted the improvement of efficiency, endurance and powertrain development in the field of electric vehicles.
Alejandro Agag (Alejandro? Mr Agag) said: "We are very honored to welcome Maserati brand to the new home of world-class motorsport. ABB FIA Formula One World Championship represents the pinnacle of electric vehicle competition. It provides a perfect stage for the most dynamic and innovative high-performance automobile brands to show their technical capabilities and competitive ambitions. "
Jamie raiguel, CEO of Electric Formula Championship? Mr. Reigle) said: "We are very happy that Maserati has joined the Gen3 era of the ABFIA Formula One World Championship, and Maserati will play a decisive role in reshaping the future of motorsport. The Electric Formula Championship is held in the most iconic city in the world and is highly respected by people with forward-looking vision all over the world. As one of the world's top electric car brands, Maserati's participation will definitely excite millions of fans around the world. "
Mr Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, said: "Maserati is very welcome to join the ninth season of the f 1 World Championship. For such a manufacturer with a very proud and successful tradition in motor racing, the commitment to participate in this series proves its confidence in the future of ABB FIA Formula One World Championship. The new Gen3 single-seater sports car will be the peak of sustainability, technology and performance. "
Born unbounded, Maserati is born with a strong track gene. From the founding of Maserati brothers to the brilliance of many famous drivers, it has never stopped.
1926, Maserati made its debut in the racing world. As the first racing car of Maserati, Tipo 26 was driven by Alfieri Maserati to participate in the Targa florio Endurance Race and won the championship of1.5L. 1957, Argentine driver Juan Manuel Fangio won the Formula One world championship in Maserati. Maserati's last appearance as a single-seater was F 1 250F driven by Maria Teresa De Filippis, the first female racer in history.
In 2004, Maserati brought MC 12 to the FIA GT Championship. From 2004 to 20 10, MC 12 won 22 races (including 3 SPA 24 hours) and 14 champions, including manufacturer champion, driver champion and team champion.
Racing has always been Maserati's innate nature. Today, as Maserati enters the new era of Formula One Championship, Trident brand will start from the track gene and return to the track to further create the brand future.
About Maserati China
Maserati, an Italian ultra-luxury car brand, 19 14 was founded in Bologna, Italy, and is now headquartered in Modena. As a pioneer of Italian attitude, Maserati has been satisfying every adventurer and life connoisseur who is eager for speed with its innate innovative spirit, unique design aesthetics and indelible passion energy. Every Maserati combines design, performance, comfort, elegance and safety, redefines Italian luxury cars with the pioneering spirit of "born without borders" and sells them to more than 70 markets around the world.
At present, its cars include Quattroporte president's car and