Fabio Barone sets new speed record on aircraft carrier
- Fabio Barone raced across the deck of an aircraft carrier in Civitavecchia, Italy, aiming for a new speed record.
- He successfully achieved a speed of 164 kilometers per hour, surpassing his previous record of 152 kilometers per hour.
- Barone's feat is set to be submitted for certification to Guinness World Records, showcasing the combination of skill and engineering in achieving this milestone.
On a Thursday in mid-September, a significant event unfolded along Italy’s Mediterranean coast as driver Fabio Barone attempted to break the world record for the fastest car on a boat. The event took place on an aircraft carrier, particularly in Civitavecchia, near Rome, where Barone endeavored to surpass his own previous record of 152 kilometers per hour (94.4 mph), which he had achieved last year on another navy ship. This time, Barone aimed for a target speed of 160 kilometers per hour (99.4 mph), a challenging feat complicated by concerns over the flight deck's condition upon their arrival. The race engineer, Alessandro Tedino, expressed doubts about the conditions for the record attempt, highlighting how the flight deck was wet after the ship spent the night at sea. The crew promptly dried the deck, striving to ensure safety while maximally enhancing speed capability. As Barone prepared for his run, the atmosphere was filled with anticipation; journalists, naval officers, and VIPs gathered, accompanied by the stirring notes of the