In the past 10 years, Ferrari has turned the wheel on power steering. The 812 Superfast transformed it into a performance weapon, swapping out hydraulic systems for razor-sharp, software-tuned electronics. The SF90 Stradale tied it into torque vectoring, with stability systems that can shuffle grip in real time. And the Purosangue punched it up with rear-wheel steering, sharpening turn-ins without sacrificing high-speed stability.
That’s all to say that the driving glove — introduced decades ago, in an age of smooth wooden wheels and before electronic steering systems — is not strictly necessary these days. It’s something of a spare part, a relic. Yet, much like the slick silhouettes and sculpted lines of its supercars, Ferrari knows how to make a truly beautiful pair. These fingerless nappa gloves, softer than the semi-aniline leather that upholsters many modern Ferraris, are cut from lambskin and feature a panel shaped like a Ferrari rear window on the back of the hand.
The carmaker’s name is also embossed across this panel, which is finely stitched in matching thread. But the palm is left entirely stitch-free, and this is the design’s most ergonomic touch, allowing the glove to conform naturally to the hand for maximum sensitivity and comfort — even on the longest drives..
But our favourite feature? The fastening, found on the underside of the wrist, is a palladium-plated button detailed with Ferrari’s totemic ‘Prancing Horse’ logo. It’s a stamp of quality, the same one you’ll find on Ferrari’s hoods, its key fobs, and at the centre of those leather-trimmed, light-touch steering wheels.
