Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is undeniably a pivotal figure in Ferrari’s storied history. His journey with the legendary Formula 1 team started in the 1970s, and he made a significant return in 1991 as the successor to Enzo Ferrari. Over his 23 years, he played a crucial role in transforming Ferrari’s road-car division and steering the team to its most dominant era in F1 racing. Now, in a twist that has fans buzzing, Montezemolo is reportedly joining McLaren, one of Ferrari’s closest rivals.

Montezemolo’s New Role at McLaren

A recent observation by a Reddit user revealed that Montezemolo has been listed as a director for McLaren Group Holdings Limited on Companies House, the British governmental agency responsible for company registrations. We’ve reached out to McLaren Automotive for further details on this surprising development.

McLaren’s Recent Changes

McLaren Group Holdings Limited oversees McLaren Automotive, the company’s famed road-car division. In a notable shift last December, Abu Dhabi investment firm CYVN Holdings acquired McLaren Automotive and merged it with Forseven, a UK electric vehicle startup. Just last month, McLaren Automotive announced that Forseven’s CEO, Nick Collins, would take over as chief executive of the supercar brand. Collins formerly led research and development at Jaguar Land Rover.

What’s Next for Montezemolo and McLaren?

As of now, it appears that Montezemolo will not directly involve himself with McLaren’s F1 team, which remains under the ownership of the Bahrain-based McLaren Group. However, his extensive experience could influence the overall direction of McLaren’s automotive endeavors.

During his impressive 13-year tenure at Ferrari, Montezemolo revitalized the road car business, transforming it into the envy of the automotive industry. The iconic models released under his leadership—including the F355, 550, F50, Enzo, 599, 458, F12 Berlinetta, and LaFerrari—are hailed as some of the finest ever produced. He also drove sales upward with the introduction of the California and a range of limited-edition models.

A Bright Future Ahead for McLaren?

CYVN Holdings is eager to revitalize McLaren Automotive, and with Luca di Montezemolo’s expertise onboard, they may just have the right leader to recapture the brand’s former glory.