If your idea of fun involves your heart racing, your hair flying, and your brain briefly questioning your life choices, this one is for you.
Over at Ferrari World Yas Island, things just got even faster (yes, that was actually possible).
Hold On Tight – This Just Became Official
The park’s headline ride, Formula Rossa, has secured a Guinness World Records title for the highest speed achieved by a rollercoaster launch.
And no, this isn’t one of those “sounds fast but feels okay” situations.
We’re talking:
0 to 240 km/h in just 4.9 seconds.
That’s not a rollercoaster. That’s basically a controlled rocket launch with a seatbelt.
The Kind of Speed That Makes You Question Everything
Let’s put it into perspective.
You sit down thinking, “This will be fun.”
4.9 seconds later, you’re:
- Re-evaluating your life decisions
- Wondering if your soul left your body for a second
- And somehow still screaming for more
Inspired by the explosive start of a Formula 1® race, Formula Rossa doesn’t just simulate speed, it throws you straight into it. It’s Ferrari energy bottled into a few seconds of pure adrenaline.
WOW-AD Insider Tip
Wear wraparound sunglasses or use the goggles staff hand out at the platform. At 240 km/h your eyes will water badly enough to blur the entire ride, and contact lens wearers regularly lose a lens on the launch. Tuck loose hair under a cap too – it whips hard at that speed.
A Celebration Worthy of the Speed
The record wasn’t just quietly updated online, it came with a proper moment.
During a special ceremony, the official certificate was presented to key leaders from Miral and Ferrari World by a Guinness World Records adjudicator. Translation? This wasn’t just fast, it was officially, globally, undeniably fast.
Why This Ride Still Holds the Top Spot
Formula Rossa has always been that ride – the one everyone talks about, dares their friends to try, and then dramatically describes afterward.
And this new record just proves one thing:
It is not slowing down anytime soon.
Backed by Ferrari’s racing DNA, the ride continues to push limits, redefine thrill, and remind us that sometimes faster really is better.
So… Would You Ride It?
Be honest.
Are you the type who:
- Runs straight to the front of the queue
- Watches from a safe distance holding snacks
- Or says “next time” every single time
Either way, one thing is clear – if you are chasing a thrill that genuinely takes your breath away, Formula Rossa is already waiting.
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