Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce hit Malaysia’s racing paddock as Ferrari stars Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc entered for the weekend, each arriving in matching Alfas.
Under the Hood
The Veloce is powered by a 2.0‑litre turbo‑charged inline‑four that delivers 276 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The power is sent to the rear axle through an eight‑speed automatic transmission paired with a limited‑slip differential. Acceleration figures are 0–100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, with a top speed capped at 240 km/h.
Inside the Cabin
The driver’s compartment boasts aluminium paddle shifters positioned behind the steering wheel and a 14‑speaker Harman Kardon sound system. The layout emphasizes clarity for racing enthusiasts and matches the aesthetic preference of both Hamilton and Leclerc for premium audio.
Shared Heritage
Ferrari and Alfa Romeo have long been allied; Enzo Ferrari first raced an Alfa in the 1920s before founding Scuderia Ferrari. During that period, the Scuderia supplied the drivers and racing operations while Alfa Romeo provided the vehicles.
From Alfa to Ferrari: Rise of an F1 Giant
By 1947 Scuderia Ferrari began producing its own racing machines and, with the launch of the Formula 1 world championship in 1950, operated as an independent team. In that first championship season, Alfa‑pathways such as Juan Manuel Fangio and Giuseppe Farina pulled the Scuderia to the forefront, with Farina claiming the title.
Alfa’s Peak in the Inaugural Championship
Alfa Romeo cars dominated the 1950 season, and the Scuderia was operating with Alfa‑manufacturer machinery, cementing the brand’s reputation as the strongest force in racing’s earliest championship. The lineage has continued, with the Giulia Veloce now serving as a modern link between the two storied makers.
With the Giulia Veloce on Malaysia’s roads, Ferrari’s current compatriots are reminded of the century‑old collaboration that began in the 1920s and continues to shape Italian motorsport today.
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