Ferrari Soars 3.1%—What’s Fueling This High-Octane Rally?

Summary
• Ferrari’s stock surged 3.1% intraday, hitting a 52-week high of $517.37
• The luxury automaker has gained 18% year-to-date, outpacing Tesla’s 17% decline
• Options chain data shows the RACE20250815C500 call option surged 35.17% in turnover
• With Ferrari’s F1 upgrades and tariff-resilient positioning in focus, investors are betting on sustained momentum as the stock tests key technical levels

F1 Performance and Tariff Resilience Drive Ferrari’s Rally
Ferrari’s intraday surge stems from a confluence of factors: its F1 team’s recent rear-suspension upgrade at Mugello, which aims to stabilize aerodynamics and unlock hidden performance; and its perceived immunity to U.S. tariff pressures, as highlighted by analysts. The stock’s 3.1% jump aligns with media speculation that Ferrari’s upgraded SF25 car could bolster brand prestige and investor confidence. Meanwhile, the company’s luxury positioning—unlike mass-market rivals—reduces exposure to regulatory headwinds, making it a safe haven in a volatile auto sector.

Automotive Sector Mixed as Ferrari Outperforms Tesla
While Ferrari’s stock raced to a 52-week high, the broader automotive sector showed mixed signals. Tesla, the sector’s leader, edged up 0.3%, struggling to reverse its 17% year-to-date decline. Ferrari’s tariff-resilient luxury model contrasts sharply with Tesla’s exposure to U.S.-China trade tensions, creating a divergence in investor sentiment. The gap underscores Ferrari’s unique value proposition as a premium brand insulated from commodity price swings and regulatory overreach.

Options Playbook: Leveraged Call Options in Focus
• MACD: 7.10 (bullish), RSI: 59.82 (neutral), 200D MA: $458.17 (below price)
• Bollinger Bands: Price ($516.35) above upper band ($511.54), signaling overbought conditions
• Key support/resistance: 30D S/R at $489.96–$490.92; 200D S/R at $430.95–$433.15
• RACE20250815C500: High leverage ratio (21.95%) and implied volatility (25.01%) suggest strong short-term momentum
• Top Option: RACE20250815C500 (Call, $500 strike, Aug 15 expiration)
- IV: 25.01% (moderate), Delta: 0.715 (high sensitivity), Theta: -0.764 (aggressive time decay), Gamma: 0.010 (responsive to price shifts), Turnover: $13,024
- Payoff at 5% upside (542.17): $42.17 per contract
- Rationale: High leverage and moderate IV make this call ideal for a bullish breakout above $511.54 (Bollinger upper band)
• Secondary Option: No additional viable contracts in provided chain
• Aggressive bulls may consider RACE20250815C500 into a break above $511.54, with a stop below $491.67 (middle Bollinger band)

Backtest Ferrari Stock Performance
The backtest of a 3% intraday surge on the RACE index shows no impact on the overall market, with the maximum return remaining at 3.70% on the maximum return day, indicating that such a surge does not consistently boost market performance.

Bullish Setup Confirmed—Act on Ferrari’s Momentum
Ferrari’s 3.1% surge, driven by F1 upgrades and tariff resilience, appears sustainable as long as the stock holds above $491.67 (Bollinger middle band). The RACE20250815C500 call option offers 21.95% leverage, aligning with the stock’s short-term bullish trajectory. Tesla’s 0.3% gain highlights the sector’s fragility, making Ferrari’s premium positioning a compelling contrast. Investors should monitor the $511.54 upper Bollinger band as a critical breakout level—failure to clear it could trigger a pullback to $489.96 support. For now, the RACE20250815C500 call remains a high-conviction play on continued momentum.