An immersive and interactive multiplayer mixed reality experience
inspired by the life of Alberto Ascari.
Step into a new reality of motorsport heritage.
December 24, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Museo Ferrari, Maranello
MORE THAN A STORY — AN EXPERIENCE YOU CAN LIVE
Black Cats & Chequered Flags is not just a story: it’s an experience you can live first hand in Virtual and Mix Reality. Through storyliving, you won’t just witness Alberto Ascari’s legacy—you’ll step into it. Every detail transports you to the heart of the 1950s: the roar of engines, the adrenaline of a pit stop, the tension of a decisive race.
You’ll immerse yourself in the world of a champion with 360° cinematography and authentic sound design recreated the roar of engines, the tension of a 1950s Grand Prix, and the echoes of archival radio broadcasts and newsreels. In an interactive multiplayer MR pit stop, you’ll work as a team, collaborating with three others under the pressure of a 1950s-style tire change.
Step into Ascari’s Ferrari, wear his iconic azure helmet, his gloves and goggles and experience the very challenges that defined his legacy.
Every scene, every sound, and every interaction immerse you in the golden age of Formula 1.
A LEGEND SHAPED BY SPEED, SUPERSTITION, AND FATE.
Alberto Ascari was more than a racing driver—he was a man caught between legacy and destiny. The son of a legendary champion, Antonio Ascari, he grew up in the shadow of his father’s tragic death, his life defined by an unrelenting pursuit of victory and an ever-present fear of fate. Haunted by superstitions yet driven by talent, Ascari became the only Italian two-time Formula 1 World Champion, a fearless competitor whose rituals and beliefs shaped his every move.
But on May 26, 1955, history repeated itself. Defying his own superstitions, Ascari took an unscheduled test run on the Monza circuit without his blue helmet, gloves, and goggles—his trusted talismans, without which he had never raced before.
A TRIBUTE TO AN ERA OF LEGENDS
The visual style draws inspiration from vintage 1950s lithographs and racing posters, with bold colors and textures that capture the essence of the time. 360° cinematography and daring camera work will make you feel the pulse of the Monza circuit, while authentic soundscapes will bring the past to life. A soundtrack inspired by classic Spaghetti Westerns adds drama and intensity, echoing the journey of a man racing against fate. This is more than just a journey through time and a bridge through generations. It’s a tribute to the fearless drivers who challenged danger like modern knights, an homage to the courage and mystery that made Alberto Ascari a legend. Are you ready to write your chapter in the legend?
Events Timeline
MAUTO Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile – Torino – 13 – 30 March 2025
Biennale Cinema 2025 82. Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica – Venice Immersive – In Competition – World Première – 27 August – 6 September 2025
Museo Ferrari Maranello – 24 December 2025 – 5 January 2026
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