{
  "id": 10565663,
  "title": "The Italian Navy is racing an F-35B fighter against a Ferrari in probably the coolest-sounding race ever",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/the-italian-navy-is-racing-an-f-35b-fighter-against-a-ferrari-in",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-28T23:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/italian-navy-is-racing-an-f-35b-fighter-against-a-ferrari-in-probably-the-coolest-sounding-race-ever"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Italian Navy is setting the stage for an unusual race between an F-35B fighter jet and a Ferrari SF90 sports car on October 11, 2026, at Grottaglie Air Base in southern Italy. The event, organized by the Navy, pits the vertical takeoff aircraft against the powerful Formula-tuned car. Fabio Barone, a speed record holder in Ferrari vehicles, will drive the SF90 during the contest. The race course consists of a 500-meter runway for the jet's takeoff and a 2.8-kilometer stretch including both asphalt and aluminum surfaces, where the aircraft will fly while the car continues to race. Barone has previously staged similar stunts, such as driving a Ferrari along a Navy vessel's flight deck, reaching 164 km/h. The race aims to provide a spectacle for spectators and serves as a marketing opportunity for both the Navy and Ferrari.",
  "summary": "The Italian Navy will race an F-35B fighter jet against a Ferrari SF90 at Grottaglie, testing acceleration across two separate courses.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}