[1] Revealed as Formula Rossa originally scheduled to open 28 October 2010, the steel coaster would be manufactured by Intamin and designed by Jack Rouse Associates (JRA).

[2] Meadows explained that the ride's "dramatic performance" requires passengers to wear goggles, since Abu Dhabi is "subject to heavy sand and dust storms".

[2][5] In a promotional video, FWAD general manager Claus Frimand noted that, "The idea is to bring the sensation to people of what a Formula One driver is experiencing.

[1] The hydraulically-driven portion of the launch design is similar to other Intamin Accelerator Coaster models, although Formula Rossa employs unique features to counter the intense summer heat that can climb as high as 50 °C (122 °F) in Abu Dhabi.

[8] Formula Rossa officially opened to the public on 4 November 2010,[9][10] surpassing Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure to become the fastest roller coaster in the world with its record-setting top speed of 240 km/h (149.1 mph).

[11][12][13] In January 2024,[10] Ferrari World unexpectedly closed Formula Rossa without explanation, stating on their website that the ride is "unavailable until further notice".