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three hospitals on board to have exclusive medical care

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There are many luxury superyachts …and then there is the Al Salamahwhich more than a yacht the size of an eight-story building, actually serves as a floating royal palace with own entrance on Wikipedia. When in 1998 the Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saudcrown prince and deputy prime minister of Saudi Arabia, made his list of requirements for what would be his personal yacht, the list was so long that it was necessary to build a 139-meter-long boat valued at more than 280 million dollars at the time, and whose annual maintenance cost It is estimated between 15 and 28 million dollars. However, beyond the shine of the marble and luxury equipmentwhich makes the unique Al Salamah It is your medical equipment. Instead of having a well-equipped infirmary to deal with medical emergencies that may arise during voyages, the Saudi prince’s superyacht It had three independent hospitals located on different decks: a hospital for the prince, another for his guests and a third center to care for the crew. The epitome of exclusivity and protocol. Ogres have capes, so do yachts He Al Salamah It was born under the name “MiPos Project” (from Mission Possible) and ended up becoming a naval monster of more than 12,000 square meters with 22 luxurious suites covered with teak wood and ostentatious decoration very much in the Arab taste. Its size and internal distribution not only sought to impress with its ostentation of luxury, but also intended organize life on board according to protocol which requires taking the heir to the Saudi crown on board. One of the interior rooms of Al Salamah In this way, the space on board was distributed in layers, so that the royals and the prince occupied the seventh deck, where he had his office, the secretariat and rooms for his trusted staff. For their part, VIP guests and senior Saudi officials remained on the sixth deck and up to 96 crew members necessary to operate the yacht worked and lived on the lower decks. The distribution has its logic, of course, because if one orders to build his own floating palace for him to act as an extension of his kingdomthe last thing you want is to have to share space with your subjects. This separation of spaces extended to all aspects of daily life. The yacht has five kitchens and, of course, three hospitals. Each of them located near the patients they are going to care for. That is, one on deck seven next to the prince’s suite; another on deck six to care for guests, and a third on the lower levels to care for the crew. Sultan’s private hospital, with an underwater treadmill As you can imagine, the best equipped infirmary is the prince’s, which even has an underwater treadmill specially designed for physiotherapy. More than a yacht, a floating kingdom In addition to having exclusive medical care, the yacht’s guests could use a beauty salon, private cinema, library, meeting room, spa, gym, four auxiliary boats, a rescue boat, heliport and even a dressing room for the artists who performed on board exclusively for the Saudi royal family. Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was not just any heir. For years he was minister of defense and aviation, and in 2005 he was named crown prince, so his relationship with the hierarchical structure, order and the powers that be was not exactly casual. He was also known as “the humanitarian prince”, for financing medical projects in Saudi Arabia through the Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Foundation. Among the projects he carried out, it stands out that the Sultan bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City, inaugurated in Riyadh in 2002 at a cost of 320 million dollars. It is the largest rehabilitation complex of its type in the world, with ten major operating rooms, eight minor ones, a rehabilitation center with a capacity for 250 beds and another for seniors with 150 beds. What this prince did with health care was worthy of study. The Saudi president passed away in 2011 at 86 years old, but Al Salamah, and its three hospitals on board, is still in the power of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In Xataka | The Emir of Dubai bought a 500 million superyacht but discovered that it had a serious problem: there was no mobile coverage inside Image | Lurssen, Wikimedia Commons

South Korea has just entered the most exclusive club on the planet. And China and North Korea are not exactly calm

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In 2004, South Korea admitted to the International Atomic Energy Agency that years before it had rperformed secret experiments of uranium enrichment without officially declaring them. That caused a small diplomatic crisis and revived a question that has been chasing Seoul for decades: how far it is willing to go to not be left behind in Asia. Now he has taken an unprecedented step. The great leap. South Korea just gave one of the most important strategic steps in its recent military history: entering the small club of countries capable of operating nuclear powered submarines. Until now, this terrain was reserved for powers such as the United States, Russia, China, France, the United Kingdom or India. He Jangbogo-N project It completely changes Seoul’s position in Asia because it stops being only an advanced industrial and technological power and also becomes a naval actor with oceanic ambitions and a much more sophisticated deterrence capacity. The decision has an enormous symbolic component, but above all practical: A nuclear submarine can remain submerged for months, travel enormous distances and operate with a freedom impossible for traditional diesel models. For China and North Korea the message is clear. South Korea no longer wants to limit itself to protecting its coasts; It wants to have a permanent presence and response capacity throughout the regional board. Announcement of the project in the South Korean defense ministry Seoul’s great obsession. He official argument revolves around the North Korean threat and especially the growth of Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal. North Korea has been developing ballistic missiles launched from submarines and working on their own naval nuclear propulsion programs with possible Russian help. In this context, South Korea considers that its current diesel submarines are no longer sufficient to maintain a credible long-term deterrence capacity. The new nuclear models would allow the waters near the peninsula to be monitored for much longer and guarantee second attack ability much more difficult to neutralize. Even without nuclear weapons on board, the simple possibility that these platforms could disappear under the sea for long periods makes any enemy military calculation much more complex. China in the equation. Although North Korea is the immediate threat, the greater strategic background clearly points towards China. They remembered the TWZ analysts that Beijing has been expanding its submarine fleet and strengthening its naval presence for years throughout Asia-Pacificas South Korea watches the regional competition shift away from focusing solely on the Korean Peninsula. The construction of nuclear submarines reflects precisely this mental change in Seoul: the country is beginning to see itself as a regional maritime power with much broader interests. Hence China has publicly criticized the program and has insisted on the obligations non-proliferation. Beijing understands perfectly what it means this technological leap. A neighbor with its own nuclear submarines implies a presence that is more difficult to track, a much deeper surveillance capacity and a navy capable of operating far from its ports. The most delicate detail. Impossible to pass by, because South Korea insists that does not intend develop nuclear weapons and will use low-enriched uranium under supervision international and coordination with the United States and the IAEA. However, the movement remains extremely sensitive because historically almost all countries with nuclear submarines also ended up developing atomic arsenals. Therein lies a good part of the regional concern. Although Seoul maintains officially your commitment With non-proliferation, the project brings it technologically closer to capabilities that seemed unthinkable just a few years ago. Furthermore, the international context has changed. Blind trust in the US military umbrella It’s not so solid anymore. As before, in South Korea the debate has been growing for years about whether the country needs a more autonomous deterrence capacity against Pyongyang and against an increasingly powerful China. A gigantic industrial bet. The program is also a statement of industrial power. South Korea wants to build the submarines within its own territory using its naval, nuclear and technological industries, something that fits perfectly with the country’s obsession with gain strategic autonomy. The government estimates that the project will last more than forty years between construction and operation, it will generate tens of thousands of jobs and strengthen key sectors such as modular reactors, advanced shipbuilding and military engineering. Market reactions have made the expected impact clear: the large South Korean naval companies they shot in the stock market after the announcement. Seoul understands that this project not only redefines its military strength; It may also establish the country as one of the few nations capable of designing and maintaining complex nuclear naval systems on its own. The silent race. The most important thing is that the movement of South Korea can further accelerate the submarine and nuclear race in Asia. Australia now advances with AUKUS To obtain nuclear submarines, North Korea seeks its own with Russian support and China continues to expand one of the largest submarine fleets on the planet. Now Seoul officially joins to that strategic underwater competition. If you also want, the region is entering a stage where the ability to disappear under the ocean for months has become one of the maximum symbols of military power. And South Korea just announced that is going to be part of that exclusive group, even if that means further altering the security balance in East Asia. Image | x In Xataka | Russia has built an imposing nuclear submarine with one mission: to launch one of the most extreme weapons ever devised In Xataka | North Korea has cleared up doubts about its alliance with Russia: it has just announced its first nuclear submarine

Now you can enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on your travel insurance with Intermundial

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Your subscription to Xataka Xtra It is, from now on, a little more complete. If a few days ago we announced the exclusive advantages in the Samsung online store and the 99,999 credits for AI in Magnific (formerly Freepik), today we present you a new advantage that, it must be said, could not come at a better time. From today, all Xataka Xtra members can enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on Intermundial travel insurance. But there is more, because exceptionally and during the first two months the discount will not be 15%, but 20%. If you are planning a trip abroad and want to do it with extra security, you just have to access your subscriber area. There you will find this new advantage and the instructions to take advantage of it. Travel safer (and at a better price) Image | Taryn Elliott Interworld has been offering travel insurance for 30 years. Each year it insures more than 5.7 million people, manages more than 64,000 claims and assistance and has more than 6,000 distribution points. Additionally, as a curious fact, it is the insurance provider for Civitatis. If you usually travel and like tours, it will probably sound familiar to you. Travel insurance does two things: peace of mind and coverage in case of need. A visit to the doctor in depending on what countries and under what conditions can involve an enormous outlay. A visit to the emergency room in the United States, for example, can cost around $2,000. Let’s not talk about repatriation, which I hope no one will ever have to experience, but it is an expense of up to six figures that is not covered by the embassy or the consulate, but by the user. Travel insurance like those provided by Intermundial covers all these situations, in addition to protecting us against theft or loss of luggage, delays, missed connections, cancellations or overbooking, etc. With Xataka Xtrathat peace of mind comes out a little cheaper and, for that matter, here is a real case. An example of insurance for a three-week trip to Japan | Image: Xataka In October, yours truly goes on a honeymoon to Japan for 21 days. Totaltravel insurance, which covers up to five million euros in medical expenses, 350 euros for delays in the delivery of luggage and up to 2,500 for damage, theft or loss, to name a few figures, would cost under normal conditions 163.26 euros, that is, 81.63 euros per person. With the exclusive discount of Xataka Xtrawhich in these first two months is 20%, its price drops to 130.61 euros, or what is the same, 65.31 euros. That’s 33 euros that we can now spend on sushi or, better yet, on a 30-centimeter figure of Satoru Gojo. Join Xataka Xtra and save The Xataka Xtra subscription includes this and many other exclusive benefits, from a Discord server for subscribers to a direct line with editors through El Consultorio, a monthly meeting with the editors of the house, exclusive giveaways and a growing list of discounts and advantages on digital services. You can join from just 30 euros per year and take advantage of this discount, in addition to all those already available and everything that is to come: In Xataka | Subscribe to Xataka Xtra

In 2023, an exclusive Rolex was stolen from Keanu Reeves’ house in LA. A year later they found him in the most unexpected place: Chile

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In September, Rolex, the luxury when it comes to watches, filed a patent application that gave an idea of ​​the house’s problems with thefts and counterfeits of its most legendary models: they sought use NFT chips and certificates of authenticity based on blockchain to identify the models. The story (with a happy ending) of Keanu Reeve’s watches has surely only reinforced that idea. John Wick’s watch. The story begins several years ago, during the filming of the film ‘John Wick 4’ that the actor played. At the end of filming, Reeves pays tribute to himself with an exclusive Rolex Submariner valued at $9,000one with the engraved words “2021, JW4, thank you, The John Wick Five” next to the actor’s name. In December 2023, someone entered the artist’s house in Hollywood Hills (Los Angeles) taking several high-value jewelry, including the exclusive model from the Swiss luxury house. Enter Keanu’s house. Curiously, It wasn’t the first time it happened.. In fact, in 2014 the home was broken into. up to two times in three days. The first time, Reeves confronted an intruder in his library, the second, the cleaning staff found an intruder in his pool. But there is more. Early last year, Reeves requested a temporary restraining order against a man who allegedly trespassed on the actor’s property at least six times between November 2022 and January 2023. In one case, the alleged stalker left a backpack containing a DNA testing kit, one he intended to use on Reeves to prove they were related in some way, according to the order request. An unexpected find in Santiago. The news broke in December 2024 in the city of Santiago, where Chilean police recovered three watches belonging to the actorincluding the Rolex Submariner from the action movie and two other models described by authorities as “valuable.” Apparently, during a series of raids on four homes, Chilean authorities seized high-value jewelry and watches, including those three models that belonged to Reeves. According to CNN reportslocal authorities collaborated with US officials to establish the link between the watches and the robbery at the actor’s residence. As a result, a 21-year-old man is under arrest. Cinematic irony. The media has not stopped repeating a curiosity these days: the parallelism with the plot of the saga itself ‘John Wick‘, where Reeves’ character begins his story of revenge after a robbery (and the death of his dog) at his home. Outside of this trivial detail, the famous actor does not seem clear about returning to the role in future installments of the saga. The reason? Mainly age. Although his heart says he wants to do it, Keanu Reeves he joked shortly after in an interview that his knees might not be ready for another film due to the physical demands of the character. The symbolism of John Wick’s Rolex. As for the recovered watch and beyond its economic value, the Submariner represents Reeves’ appreciation for his team, known in the industry for giving away personalized watches as gestures of gratitude after finishing filming. In this case, the actor had kept one model and had given the rest to the doubles who played him in the film. Submariner, luxury on the wrist. The Rolex model is an icon of watchmaking and the first diving watch reference Truly functional. Launched in 1953 and designed specifically for divers, it became a symbol of innovation for its water resistance up to 100 meters (later extended to 300 meters) and its durability in extreme conditions. Its timeless design, with a unidirectional rotating bezel to measure immersion time and its legibility underwater, has established it as a standard in both the professional and fashion fields. In fact, before Keanu Reeves, the model He has been associated with many other historical and cultural figuresfrom ‘James Bond’ to marine explorers and other celebrities, a symbol of technical excellence and style that maintain it as one of the most recognized and desired watches in the world. In some cases and as we see, excessively. Image | Dr.K. In Xataka | He forgot some AirPods in his Ferrari: the unexpected trick that helped recover a stolen supercar In Xataka | New York has a problem with car theft. The police’s solution: give away some AirTags A version of this article was published in December 2024

Take advantage of the new exclusive advantages in the Samsung online store with Xataka Xtra

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Habemus news in the subscription to Xataka Xtra. To the discounts and promotions on NordVPN, Saily, NordPass and Nextory today we add a very juicy new feature from one of the most powerful technology brands in the world: Samsung. And from today all members of the Xataka Xtra community will be able to access exclusive discounts in the Samsung online store. If you were thinking of renewing an appliance, the television, the monitor, the mobile phone or the tablet, by being members of Xtra you will be able to do it at a better price. Exclusive opportunities at Samsung for Xtra members Samsung is a technology brand with almost a hundred years of experience behind it. Its catalogue, as everyone knows, is very varied and, after a significant boost in recent years, is connected. The cell phone, the washing machine, the refrigerator, the television and even the oven, all devices are part of an ecosystem that, under the umbrella of SmartThings, makes day-to-day management (such as knowing How much is left in the washing machine or if you have to buy milk) are much easier. From this moment on, all Xataka Xtra members will find a unique and exclusive code for each user in their member area. By entering that code in the link provided you will access all the discounts, advantages and opportunities in the official Samsung store. It should be noted that this code can be used as many times as you want to access the offers, but can only be redeemed onceso use it well! If you have to renovate the kitchen, you want to update the TV now that the World Cup is approaching or you have been wanting to for some time. try a high-end smartphonenow you have a golden opportunity. Join Xataka Xtra and save The Xataka Xtra subscription It includes access to exclusive benefits in Samsung’s online store and many other things, such as an exclusive Discord server, a direct line with editors through El Consultorio, a monthly meeting with the house’s editors by video call and much more. You can join for the cost of one coffee per month and take advantage of this discount, in addition to all those already available and, small spoiler, those to come:

Spending a night at one of LVMH’s most exclusive vacation spots isn’t cheap: $70,000 a night

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There are luxury resorts. And then there are places for which there is still no category that does justice to what they offer. He Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island, located in the Maldives, cobra $70,000 for a single night stay in its facilities. And no, we didn’t miss any extra zeros when writing it. The property belongs to the LVMH hotel divisionthe same group behind luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Moët & Chandon or Tiffany & Co, and what it offers for that price goes far beyond a bed overlooking the Indian Ocean: an island just for you. A resort that was already unattainable for most Cheval Blanc Randheli is located on Noonu Atoll and can only be reached by seaplane from Malé, capital of the Maldives. He LVMH luxury hotel It is divided into two islands: one where the main resort is located and a second island, separate from the main one, whose price can reach $70,000 per night. That is to say, for that price you are not renting accommodation in a villa, nor a presidential suite. It is literally a private island, with its own beaches, its pier, its dedicated staff and more than 8,000 square meters of total area. A proposal for which the word “exclusive” falls short. The luxury resort opened its doors in November 2013 as part of the Maisons collection of the brand. The main complexlocated on the largest island, is the one that welcomes the most guests, with 45 loft-style villas distributed between overwater, garden and beachfront options. Each of them is equipped with private pool infinite edge. The experience offered by this resort begins even before arriving, as guests They travel on the private seaplane by Cheval Blanc after a stay in an exclusive waiting room in Malé. Common facilities include five select restaurants, a Guerlain spagym, water activities and even the only surf simulator with artificial waves in the Maldives. Conventional villa rates at the main resort are now out of reach of most pockets. According to the accommodation portals in the areatheir prices range between $2,268 and $7,688 per night depending on the type of accommodation. The island of millionaires Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island is an independent island separated by just 50 meters of deep turquoise sea from the main island. It has a surface area of ​​one hectare and is only accessible through a private pier. The island houses an exclusive mansion four bedrooms with approximately 2,200 square meters built, with capacity for up to eight guests. The master bedroom has panoramic views of the ocean, double bathroom, dressing room, office and its own living room. The residence also includes two family rooms on the ground floor and a separate villa for companions who prefer more privacy, making it an ideal option for families or groups of friends. This paradisiacal mansion also has three connected living rooms, a piano lounge, a private bar and a 25-meter-long pool complete the set, creating the feeling of living in a luxury tropical residence in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Beyond the luxury accommodations and equipment for the exclusive inhabitants of this island, it also includes a private spa with treatmentsgym, movie theater, tropical gardens, private beaches, pergola for outdoor dining and meditation pavilions. So that you do not lack anything during your stay, the service It is run by a resident team dedicated exclusively to the island’s guests, available 24 hours a day. A private boat connects the island with the rest of the resort, so that guests can change islands whenever they wish and eat in the restaurants, bars, kids club and diving center of the main complex, without sacrificing an ounce of their privacy. All for the modest price of 70,000 a night. In Xataka | Hotel chains no longer just offer luxury rooms: Ritz-Carlton dives into the superyacht business Image | Cheval Blanc Randheli

exclusive for Xataka Xtra members

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One of the things we like most about Xataka Xtra is that it allows us to have a direct line with you, our xatakeros. We have it through the web server and the comments, yes; and via Discordwhere we talk daily, but we want to go one step further: see each other’s faces, talk without agendas or pre-set topics, as we would do having a coffee after work. That’s why a few days ago We present the Q&Asome virtual meetings between xatakeros and Xataka editors exclusive for Xataka Xtra members. We told you that the first one would be soon and today, finally, we can confirm the date, time and attendees (more on this soon). Mark it on the calendar: Day: Thursday, March 26. Hour: 17:00, Spanish peninsular time (16:00 in the Canary Islands, 10:00 AM in Mexico). Assistants: Javier Pastor, Andrés Mohorte, Alex Alcolea, María González, César Muela and yours truly, Jose García. Connection link: we will provide it to you later by email. Q&A sessions are one of the exclusive advantages of Xataka Xtraour new community for subscribers that includes giveaways, discounts, exclusive newsletters and more. How Q&As will work The Q&A are live virtual sessions of around an hour in which both xatakeros and in-house editors will participate. They will have a monthly cadence and the objective is not to talk about a specific topic, but to It is the community that decides the agenda. We talk about whatever you want. Do you want to talk about the latest Samsung? We talk about him. Do you want to talk about Artemis and the Moon? We talk about Artemis and the Moon. If it is within the usual themes that we deal with at Xataka, go for it. And if not, surely too. The meeting will take place through Google Meet, so there will be no need to download software. We will send you the link by email one hour before the event so that you can connect from the device you have closest to hand. Needless to say, using the camera or microphone is completely voluntary, as is participation. If you don’t feel like it or it doesn’t work for you, absolutely nothing happens. As for the participants, we will do a rotation in each Q&A so that you can put a face to us all. Javier Pastor, Andrés Mohorte, Alex Alcolea, María González, César Muela and the one who writes these lines, Jose García, will participate in this first meeting. In Xataka | Subscribe to Xataka Xtra

You have NordPass in Xataka Xtra with an exclusive discount

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I don’t know how many years I’ve been using a password manager, but I do know that since I have, my life is much simpler and all my accounts are much better protected than when I used one password for everything. Or like a friend, who keeps writing down their passwords on a post-it next to the computer. That is why we were clear that we wanted to offer you this advantage: for being a member of our community of Xataka Xtranow you have a Extra 10% discount in 1 and 2 year plans NordPassthe next-generation password manager designed by the experts behind NordVPN. Two years of NordPass (password manager) with 3 months of NordVPN free The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A manager goes far beyond remembering passwords A good password manager is not only useful so that you don’t have to click on the “Have I forgotten my password?” button every now and then. In the case of NordPass, they offer: Passkey Support: Unlike traditional passwords, passkeys work through a pair of cryptographic keys: one ‘public’ that stays on the web and another ‘private’ that never leaves your device and that only you can release with your fingerprint or face, making it impossible to steal through remote hacking. They are much more secure than traditional passwords. Data breach scanner: Its platform monitors the network and if it detects that your email or one of your passwords appears in a database leaked by a hack, NordPass notifies you instantly so you can change it and avoid headaches. Password health: This is more important than it seems because you can have a very good password manager, but if your passwords are a chestnut… turn off and let’s go. With this function, the service warns you if you have a very weak, very old key or if you have reused the same one a lot. Save your cards and other private data: In addition to passwords, you can save your credit cards and personal notes encrypted, filling out purchase forms in a second with complete security. I use it a lot for the typical account recovery codes for WhatsApp, Discord, Slack, etc. Email masking: NordPass includes an email masking option, which is used to create fictitious email addresses so that you can subscribe with them wherever you want and avoid the risk of phishing, spam, etc. You really know your address, but not the smartasses on the internet. Why we like NordPass You may already use the password manager that comes with Chrome or Safari, but NordPass goes a little further. Use the algorithm XChaCha20 encryptionfaster and more resistant than traditional methods. It is also multiplatform, so if you jump a lot between different devices such as your mobile phone, computer (Windows, Mac, Linux) or tablet, with NordPass you have everything synchronized and under a “zero knowledge” architecture: only you can see your datanot even the NordPass developers have access to them. Your advantage for being Xataka Xtra With the Extra 10% discount exclusive for subscribers Xataka Xtraaccess to the Premium version of NordPass is much more affordable. And it joins other discounts such as: In Xataka | Password managers: which ones are the best to protect and remember all the ones you have

an exclusive Ferrari worth 40 million euros

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There are weddings that are remembered for the banquetfor the dress or for the music. Charles Leclerc’s wedding will be remembered, above all, for the car. The Monegasque Scuderia Ferrari driver married Alexandra Saint-Mleux a few days ago in an intimate ceremony held in Monaco, and chose to leave the place of celebration a piece of motor history: a Ferrari 250 Testa rossa from 1957. The images that went viral In networks they showed the couple traveling the streets of the Principality aboard a car that, according to the most recent estimatesmay have a price close to 40 million euros. A picture that is rarely seen outside of a museum or an elite auction. A car born to win that became a myth The protagonist of this story is the 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, a two-seater roadster built with a single purpose: to compete and win. His name, precursor of the mythical name that the brand was about to losemeans “Red Head”, in reference to the color with which the cylinder heads of its engine were painted, a 3.0 liter V12 capable of developing 300 HP. For the time, those figures were a declaration of intentions. Essentially designed to participate in the Sport Prototype championship of the 60s, the 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa It competed directly against rising brands such as Maserati or Aston Martin. Among his most notable achievements is having inaugurated the Ferrari record in the 24 Hours of Le Mansone of the great milestones in the history of the Italian brand. Beyond its sporting history, the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that Lecrerc wore at his wedding is also a work of engineering thought out down to the last detail. Its structure is based on a tubular chassis and has body elements designed exclusively by Scaglietti, which further adds more value to each unit. Under its body hides a 140-liter fuel tank, a four-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension and disc brakes. With all this technical equipment, the car was capable of reaching a maximum speed of 270 km/h, a truly extraordinary figure for a two-seater vehicle that did not exceed 800 kg in weight. An exclusive gem in every sense Today, driving one of these cars through the streets of Monaco is already something almost extraordinary due to the extremely high historical value, but also economical of the unit. One of the factors that contributes to its exclusivity is that Ferrari only manufactured 19 unitsso we are talking about one of the rarest classic cars that exist on the face of the Earth. That rarity has a market price that goes accordingly. OK to what was published by The Vanguarda 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa already broke world records at auction in 2009, when it was awarded for 9,020,000 euros at the event Ferrari Leggenda and Passione celebrated in Maranello. Since then, its price has only grown. There is one detail that should be clarified, and that is that the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that Leclerc drove on his wedding day is not his property. It was a special loan for the link, most likely coming from the Ferrari historical collection. Even so, the gesture of the Italian brand towards one of its star drivers says a lot about the relationship between the brand and the young driver. A transfer that is already a gift in itself. What is clear is that Leclerc, known for his taste for historic automobiles and his professional link with the brand of The Prancing Horseknew how to make the most of the moment. While the world of Formula 1 was preparing for the start of the 2026 season at the Australian Grand Prix, the Monegasque driver got married and crossed Monaco at the wheel of one of the most valuable and exclusive cars on the planet. It is difficult to imagine a more spectacular way to start a new stage of life. In Xataka | The Ferrari F150 Muletto M4 has been key in the history of Ferrari. The problem is that it has also been the ugliest Image | Ferrari, Flickr (Dave Hamster, Mike Turner, Jim Culp)

Your experience at Xataka goes up a level with exclusive newsletters, raffles, El Consultorio and more

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Xataka was born in 2004 as a blog for technology fans, and boy has it rained since then. Cell phones were not from that time smartphonesMP3 players were the fashionable devices and I don’t think anyone, not even us, imagined everything that was going to come next. But there is something that has not changed since then: the support we have received all these years from all of you, our xatakeros and xatakeras. Today I want to tell you what the next step is for Xataka, something we have been working on for almost more than a year. Today we announce the arrival of Xataka Xtraa new subscription community with which we want to offer a much more direct relationship between the public and the editorial staff, in addition to including some advantages that we think may interest you. But before going on to detail what Xataka Xtra is, I’m going to skip all the style rules and explain to you what it is not: It’s not a paywall. I want to make this clear from the beginning. Xataka Xtra It is, as its name suggests, an “extra.” A way that we propose to support all of us who make this medium. But the usual Xataka experience does not change: everyone will be able to continue enjoying our open content as before. Xtra is an “plus” for those who want to support us and go a little further. And yes, under subscription. We are aware of “subscription fatigue”, ourselves we have talked about her. In an increasingly hostile environment for those of us who create content for the web, initiatives like this allow us to continue doing what we do and, in the process, thank you for your support through different advantages. Our priority has been to design a value experience while keeping the price as low as possible: at Xataka Xtra you can support us for what a coffee costs each month. We want to continue making content made by humans and for humans. Made by us for you. And we want to maintain a closer and more exclusive relationship with our xatakeros and xatakeras, something that on a large scale today is practically impossible but that we do believe we can achieve with the Xtra Community. And now, let’s explain what it includes Xataka Xtra. What advantages does Xataka Xtra include? Three exclusive newsletters: Chip War (weekly, every Monday): The semiconductor industry is the technological, economic and geopolitical battlefield of our time. Every week we analyze what is happening in the race for chips: from the tensions between the United States and China to the decisions of TSMC, Intel, SK Hynix or Samsung that will determine who leads the next decade. Next X (biweekly, every other Thursday): Biweekly analysis of the trends in technology and science that are changing the present and will define the future: AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, space exploration. Context and perspective on where we are going and why it matters. B-sides (weekly, every Saturday): Five curious and fascinating readings each week. Strange, counterintuitive or unexpected stories that we find on the Internet and that deserve your attention. From industrial accidents that changed the world to surprising scientific research or absurdities of late capitalism. Close and direct relationship with the Xataka team: Exclusive community on Discord: access to our Discord server, only for the Xtra Community. The office: We resolve your doubts with preferential treatment and you will have a direct line with the entire team. Available via email or on Discord. Write to us with your query and our team of editors will try to provide the best solution. Monthly video Q&A with the Xataka team: We provide the team that attends, you set the agenda and what you want to talk about. Giveaways and exclusive benefits Raffles and discounts. Just by being Xtra members you will participate in exclusive draws and have special discounts. And pay attention because very interesting products are coming up to be raffled off. Today we announced the first: a 75-inch LG TV. Advantages and offers with our partners. At launch we will have the following: Nextory: Extended free trial for 45 days. NordVPN: 3 months free for 1 and 2 year plans. NordPass: 10% discount for 1 and 2 year plans. Saily: 10% discount on new hires. Other benefits Xataka Xtra badge in the user profile. It will be seen when an Xtra user comments and on their profile. Ad-free option: For those who want to browse without advertising banners, there is also an option. And this is the beginning: we want to take advantage of the creation of this Xtra Community so that you can tell us what things you miss and would love for us to add. We will design the future of Xataka Xtra together. How much does it cost and available versions Xataka Xtra It is available in monthly subscription mode and annual mode. Signing up is easy, with a couple of clicks, and unsubscribing is equally simple: just by clicking the corresponding button in your Xtra area. The available plans are the following: Monthly plan: 4 euros per month (2 euros per month in introductory offer) Annual plan: 30 euros a year (15 euros per year in introductory offer) Annual plan without ads: 60 euros a year (30 euros per year in introductory offer) For all those who sign up with the introductory offer, the 50% discount remains as long as they do not cancel or change their subscription. As you can see, we have included the possibility of contracting a plan that eliminates all banners from the website and makes reading easier. This has been an addition that we have included based on your feedback, since it was one of the most requested features. Thank you, really and this is Xataka Xtraat least for now, since as I mentioned, the idea is that this fluid relationship with the Xtra Community helps us find other interesting ideas that you may like to … Read more

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