There are fast rides, and then there is Formula Rossa. Located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, UAE, this engineering marvel does not merely thrill — it redefines the boundary between amusement and aerospace. In a breathtaking 4.9 seconds, Formula Rossa accelerates riders from a standstill to 240 km/h (149.12 mph), achieving the Highest Speed ever recorded by a rollercoaster launch anywhere in the world.

The numbers alone demand respect. A peak G-force of 4.8 — mirroring the forces felt by professional Formula 1 drivers in the heat of competition — pins riders back into their seats with the full weight of pure, engineered velocity. The forces at play are not a simulation or an approximation. They are the same physical realities that test the limits of elite racing drivers, now available to anyone bold enough to take a seat.

The World Records Authority officially confirmed Formula Rossa as the holder of the record for the Highest Speed Achieved by a Rollercoaster Launch, recognising the extraordinary hydraulic propulsion technology and exceptional structural design that make the ride possible. The achievement stands as a testament to pioneering engineering innovation, making Ferrari World’s Formula Rossa the undisputed official authority of thrill.

For every rider who has gripped the restraint bar and felt the world blur into streaks of colour and wind — this is what a world record feels like from the inside.