AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA BATTISTA EDIZIONE NINO FARINA AND MAHINDRA RACING TAKE TO THE STREETS OF MONACO TO HONOUR RACING ICON, GIUSEPPE 'NINO' FARINA

• 76 years after Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina triumphed at the 1948 Monaco Grand Prix, the spirit of the legendary driver returns in the guise of the Automobili Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina 
• Celebrating the pinnacle of performance and the fearless spirit of Nino Farina, the performance of the 1,900 hp pure-electric hyper GT was showcased ahead of the 2024 ABB FIA Formula E Monaco E-Prix, with Mahindra Racing's Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara behind the wheel
• The exclusive model celebrates the illustrious racing career and fearless spirit of the first ever F1 World Champion, and nephew of design icon and company founder Battista 'Pinin' Farina, Nino Farina
• Limited to just five unique examples, Battista Edizione Nino Farina is finished in Rosso Nino paint and contrasting Bianco Sestriere and Iconica Blu finishes, with Glorioso Gold wheels and an eye-catching '01' body side graphic
• Accompanying assets available to download here: dropbox.com/scl/fo/s3odldqjyrtpsludyfavi/AAfxWYK1jOrQ9MJy5MqXawM?rlkey=u225ga79ahqcki162u4bh7gjx&st=hbd2rxdb&dl=0

MONACO, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The spirit of legendary driver Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina – the first ever F1 World Champion – has returned to the streets of Monaco, 76 years after his victory at the iconic circuit. The nephew of Carrozzeria Pininfarina founder, Battista 'Pinin' Farina, is the inspiration behind the Automobili Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina. The pure-electric hyper GT that bears his name took to the track for an emotional return ahead of the 2024 ABB FIA Formula E Monaco E-Prix, driven by Mahindra Racing drivers Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara.

They tackled the famous street circuit, taking in iconic sections like Saine Dévote, Casino Square and the Grand Hotel Hairpin – the same corners Nino Farina would have experienced in 1948.

Battista Edizione Nino Farina is limited to just five unique examples and pays tribute to the racing legend born in Torino. Each car in the series celebrates one of five milestones in Nino Farina's incredible racing career, ensuring each collector will own a one-of-a-kind Italian design masterpiece.