Ferrari’s 849 Testarossa was captured on camera by Haas Formula 1 rookie Ollie Bearman during a pull‑out from Monaco’s Scuderia Monte‑Carlo showroom, generating more than 5 500 likes on Instagram.
Ferrari 849 Testarossa Overview
The model was unveiled on 9 September 2025 as the plug‑in hybrid successor to the SF90 Stradale, with production starting in Maranello mid‑2026.
- Engine: 4.0‑litre twin‑turbocharged V8, 830 PS (≈819 hp)
- Electric motors: 2 front, 1 rear, 220 PS
- Total output: 1 050 PS (≈1 036 hp)
- Transmission: 8‑speed dual‑clutch, all‑wheel drive
- 0–100 km/h: 2.3 seconds
- Top speed: ~330 km/h (205 mph)
- Battery: 7.45 kWh, 26 km electric range
- Price: €460 000 coupe, €500 000 Spider
Design & Naming
The coupe or Spider can be customized with a hard‑top folding roof; the blue body is flanked by white racing stripes and yellow brake calipers, giving it a track‑focused vibe reminiscent of the Assetto Fiorano package.
The name “849” denotes eight cylinders at 49 cc each, and “Testarossa” invokes the 1950s racer and the 1980s supercar. Ferrari has compared the rear styling to the 1970 512S endurance model.
Why Bearman is Driving It
Bearman, a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, currently races for the Ferrari‑powered Haas team and made his F1 debut replacing the injured Carlos Sainz at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, finishing seventh.
Potential Test Drive
While the Instagram caption claims the blue Ferrari is being “tested,” no official confirmation exists. A private dealership test or loan arrangement appears more plausible in the absence of statements from Ferrari or Haas.
With its hybrid powertrain matching the horsepower of a 2026 F1 car, the 849 Testarossa demonstrates Ferrari’s commitment to pushing performance limits inside and outside the pit lane.
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