Imagine reaching 240 km/h in just 4.9 seconds
Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has just added another headline to its record-breaking history, and this one is all about pure, unfiltered speed.
Its legendary ride, Formula Rossa, has officially secured a Guinness World Records™ title for the highest speed achieved by a rollercoaster launch, reaching a staggering 240 km/h in just 4.9 seconds.
Yes, that’s faster than most sports cars can even think about getting off the line.
The announcement was marked with a presentation at the park, where representatives from Miral and Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi received the official certificate from Guinness World Records™.
It’s a moment that reinforces what Formula Rossa has always been known for: speed that doesn’t ease you in, it launches you straight into it.
The experience
From the second the ride starts, there’s no gradual build-up. The experience is designed to replicate the intensity of a Formula 1 race start, compressing the thrill of motorsport into a matter of seconds.
Riders are pushed from zero to full speed almost instantly, creating a sensation that feels closer to flying down a racetrack than sitting on a rollercoaster.
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What makes Formula Rossa stand out isn’t just the number on the record sheet, but the precision behind it.
Every detail is engineered to reflect Ferrari’s racing DNA, from acceleration design to the way the ride captures the feeling of controlled chaos that defines motorsport at its highest level.
For many visitors, it’s not just about the speed itself, but the anticipation before it. That split second before launch, when everything goes quiet, is part of what makes the experience so memorable. And then it hits.
Guinness World Records title
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This latest Guinness World Records™ title adds another layer to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s reputation as one of the region’s most recognisable entertainment destinations.
It also keeps Formula Rossa firmly in global conversation, not as a nostalgic thrill ride, but as something still actively pushing boundaries years after its launch.
At a time when theme parks around the world are competing on technology, storytelling, and immersion, Formula Rossa continues to lead with something simpler: speed done properly, and done boldly.
And in true Abu Dhabi fashion, it doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon.
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