Ferrari is a quite well-established brand
and also one that’s particularly grounded in its history,
having been admired and desired for generations.
All the enthusiasm around the designs,
especially at the time of the Farina, the musicality of the engine...
Even the rather exceptional sensation of adrenaline from the speed
and G-forces you get with this kind of car.
It’s all part of the magic that brought about the brand,
and has become a real philosophy.
My name is Pauli Gardette, and I’m fortunate enough to drive a 2004 Modena Spider.
For most of his life and his career, my dad had the good fortune to work with
and progress alongside Ferrari, so he was able to acquire a few for himself,
which gave me the chance to drive with him,
and it’s actually my father who trained me,
who shaped how I drive, how I perceive the car,
and, finally, passed on to me a passion for Ferrari.
Here, he cried – even though he didn’t cry at my graduation,
but when I got second place...
When I was a teenager, of course, all my dreams revolved around automobiles,
but not only, I had the same dreams as other girls my age.
But the kind of dream and the rather exceptional opportunities I’ve had,
have always been tied to certain circumstances, like my work, etc.
That is to say, I had to earn what I had…
to realize both my dreams as a little girl, and my automotive dreams,
to participate in rallies or auto shows
with my dad or my parents, my mom…
The 360 Modena is really a fantastic car.
With a 3.6 liter V8 engine, and a good transmission ratio.
I’ve had the chance to drive a Modena with manual transmission,
which I actually preferred, because you can really feel the sensation
of changing gears – shifting into a higher or lower gear,
and especially because you have the double clutch,
which helps you really feel the car when you’re driving,
and gives you the impression of really piloting the car.
The convertible aspect adds a dimension of escaping the ordinary,
chasing a particular sensation that’s a little purer, more direct,
closer to the road, closer to the environment,
you feel the air, experience the sensations more fully,
and, I’d say, feel more adrenaline.
At 22 years old, it’s not in the normal order of things to drive this kind of car,
it's not what you typically see.
That’s why I’m so conscious of the privilege I’ve been given
and how fortunate I am to be able to live this passion with driving,
one that evolves and becomes more and more accentuated,
that grows and leads to so much more adrenaline
and passion than in the beginning.
Today, I’m proud to participate in the phenomenon of more women being passionate about cars,
and would like to see it continue,
and I hope especially to continue this adventure with Ferrari,
to continue moving forward.