European début for the latest Riva masterpiece at the Formula 1tm Monaco Grand Prix.
Monte Carlo, 29th May 2017 – Against the always enchanting backdrop of the Principality, with the glamour and prestige of the Grand Prix de Monaco, one of the most cha I Ieng ing races in the entire Formula 1 w World Championship. There could never be a better opportunity for the European debut of the Riva 100′ Corsaro, on the heels of its success in Hong Kong last April, at its world premiere. The new Riva flybridge was unveiled to yachting enthusiasts and aficionados, immediately raising in them that emotion reserved for maritime masterpieces that captivate on first glimpse.
The 100′ Corsaro is the new intriguing chapter in the history of this legendary brand that in 2017 is celebrating its 175th anniversary. A descendent from Riva’s historic models, it is the perfect blend of comfort. performance, style and safety. Its majestic size is complemented – in an exceptionally balanced way – by a sporty look distinguished by a sleek outline, metallic colours in dark shades and broad expanses of glass. The Riva 100′ Corsaro is the result of a joint effort between Officina ltaliana Design, the studio founded by designers Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, which is exclusively responsible for the entire Riva fleet, along with the Product Strategy Committee guided by Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department.
‘The audience at the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo, the most famous coastal location in the Formula l’M World Championship, was completely taken with the majestic elegance of the new Riva I 00′ Corsaro. The presentation of this incredible, innovative yacht was an event-in-the-event: the port of Monaco and the Yacht Club de Monaco were dressed in Riva style. The 100’ Corsaro is a beautiful yacht in terms of design and proportions, elegant and powerful at the same time. It is a true wide-body that combines large volumes with an incredible attention to details. It is already a best-seller without rivals on the market.” stated Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group. ‘The 100′ Corsaro I 00′ was Scuderia Ferrari’s lucky charm: Riva, official sponsor, and Ferrari celebrated the Monaco Grand Prix win, the first in 16 years.”
In addition to the new Riva 100′ Corsaro, the Grand Prix de Monaco was an opportunity to ad mire the Riva 76′ Perseo, the brilliant coupe that won seven prizes for its design, as well as the ground-breaking Riva 76′ Bahamas, the only convertible yacht in this new class, created by Riva starting from its extraordinary 88’ Florida.
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