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Bugatti: The Final Race – New Film Takes on Ettore Bugatti’s Last Chapter
8/11/2026, 8:41:15 PM
Film Overview
Andrea Iervolino’s American production company is developing *Bugatti: The Final Race*, a sports-car drama set in Paris in 1947. The story follows automobile pioneer Ettore Bugatti during his final months as he strives to reclaim the Molsheim factory and his name. Director Camille Delamarre, known for action titles such as *Brick Mansions* and *The Transporter Refueled*, will helm the project, which will feature authentic 1939 straight-eight engines and real vintage cars on location.
Iervolino’s Car-Brand Biopic Series
The Bugatti film continues Iervolino’s recent focus on classic Italian marques. He previously produced *Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend* (2022), *Ferrari* (directed by Michael Mann), and *Maserati: The Brothers*. Those projects highlighted the cultural fascination with speed and design, and Iervolino now seeks to portray Bugatti as “art applied to an engine,” emphasizing the personal tragedy that accompanied the brand’s creator.
Official Statements & Responses
He added that the film will balance high-octane racing sequences with the “silence of a family tragedy.” He also highlighted the thematic conflict between a father and son both pursuing perfection.
Verbatim Quote
“With Lamborghini, Ferrari and Maserati I told the story of the Italian obsession with speed,” — Andrea Iervolino, story from producer
