Takeaway: Ferrari has filed a patent for a groundbreaking innovation allowing the driver’s seat to slide laterally between predetermined positions.

Ferrari has filed a patent with the USPTO for a unique automotive innovation, allowing the driver’s seat to slide laterally between the left and center positions, accompanied by a sliding cockpit containing controls. This patent suggests the possibility of a central “monoposto,” or single-seater, driving position, utilizing “by-wire” controls for steering, braking, and throttle, offering versatility in seating arrangements and driving scenarios. The introduction of this patent provides a groundbreaking feature to future Ferrari models.