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TWO LEGENDS
JOIN FORCES

Riva is making its entrance in Formula 1:
the iconic brand of the yachting world is now

official sponsor of Scuderia Ferrari

R iva and Ferrari: two unrivalled names all sailing enthusiasts, like the Riva Ferrari 32 and the 32
running on parallel paths, the brain- Special, two 90 km/h fibreglass racers with surface propel-
children of two truly exceptional men: lers, whose design is the work of Mauro Micheli (Officina
Carlo Riva on the one hand and Enzo Fer- Italiana Design) and recalls the famous Ferrari Testarossa.
rari “The Drake” on the other. Illustrious This year they will be competing together for the first time

and iconic names in their respective indus- on the Formula 1 circuits where the 21 races

tries, who not only dominated and revolution- } In the past, the of the 2016 Grand Prix will be held.
ised their own fields. They made their mark partnership The Riva logo, with its unmistakable aquama-
on modern history and society, becoming produced nautical rine background, will be visible on the hel-
household names on account of the unique masterpieces mets of Scuderia Ferrari’s two drivers, Sebas-
and truly exceptional nautical and automotive tian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen.

masterpieces they gave the world. The countdown is on for the upcoming

This is why it is natural for the two iconic brands to join Grand Prix, part of the challenge culminating on Novem-

forces, renewing a partnership that in the past has pro- ber 27th with the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix,

duced nautical masterpieces that are still firm favourites of the “grand finale” of the 2016 Championship.

Above, the new Ferrari SF16-H during the first 2016 tests in the Circuit de Catalunya, in Barcelona. Adjoining page, Sebastian Vettel on board
the new Scuderia Ferrari car. The Riva logo, with its unmistakable aquamarine background, is perfectly visible
on his helmet. The logo will be shown in both Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen helmets during all the Formula 1 2016 World Championship.

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