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  1. mkultra

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    #1 mkultra, Jul 5, 2012
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    A day in Ferrari for Gordon Ramsay: perfection and passion in the factory and in the kitchen
    Maranello, July 4th - Full scores for the Chefs of the Ferrari company Restaurant tested today by Gordon Ramsay!

    The famous British Chef, who has been a Ferrari owner for many years, finally got the chance to visit the Ferrari plant in Maranello. A special day for Ramsay, who went around all the production facilities and was truly impressed by the working environment in Ferrari.

    "You can feel the passion of the people working here - he said - it's incredible, I couldn't imagine such a place: bellissimo". Ferrari's employees could not believe their eyes either, and warmly welcomed Gordon asking for autographs and photos.

    Examination time came at 12.30.
    While visiting il Podio, Ferrari's company restaurant, Chef Ramsay tasted today's entrees, including classic bolognese tagliatelle. A moment of silence: "delicious". Handclap and relief for the Podio's Chefs, who put a big smile on their faces and got their uniforms signed by the famous three star Chef.

    The visit then continued to Tailor Made and the Atelier, where Gordon Ramsay met Amedeo Felisa, Ferrari's CEO, who showed him the newborn F12berlinetta. Thumbs up again by Gordon: "a fantastic sexy car". A Ferrari must not only be beautiful, above all it must give an emotional boost, and that's why Ramsay was exceptionally taken by test driver Raffaele de Simone to the Fiorano circuit. There, the British Chef had the chance to experience 740 HP and the handling of the 12-cylinder berlinetta and to sit behind the wheel of a 458 Italia.

    Busy day for Gordon, who dedicated even some time to a long interview that will be published in the next issue of the Ferrari Official Magazine. "What impressed you the most today?" we asked Gordon Ramsay "The perfection. I work for perfection every day and winning 3 Michelin stars was a dream, but my second biggest dream was having my first Ferrari. From the minute you step inside to the minute you get out of the car and of the Factory you have one word in mind: perfection. I mean perfection 100%, absolutely incredible. And the passion, you can feel the passion in every corner of Ferrari from all the staff: from the stitching, to putting the engine together and to these amazing test drivers. Great day: I've had the thrill of a lifetime. Grazie mille. Thank you".
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  2. F2003-GA

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    #2 F2003-GA, Jul 5, 2012
    Now that's what I call a super VIP factory tour - AMAZING
     
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    #3 Ferraripilot, Jul 5, 2012
    Doesn't he have a 430?
     
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    #4 sindo308qv, Jul 5, 2012
    I know he has a 458.
     
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    #5 pamparius, Jul 5, 2012
    quick google search:

    found it here: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/CARS/news/the_f_word_ramsay_sells_supercar.html
     
  6. tundraphile

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    #6 tundraphile, Jul 5, 2012
    Can this whole "foodie" fad thing finally pass and these guys can go from TV personalities back to where they belong...chopping stuff in the prep area?
     
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    #8 JeremyJon, Jul 5, 2012
    he got his fame by being an obnoxious overbearing prat ....that's one way to get a ferrari i suppose!?
     
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    #9 The Speedfighter, Jul 5, 2012
    Well I can make a salad, and swear my head off as well.

    But that only got me an MX5 :D
     
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    #11 The Speedfighter, Jul 5, 2012
    Well I wouldn't mind to be a ruthless cook on TV though :)
     
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    #12 Ferraripilot, Jul 6, 2012
    Ramsey represents what many blue collar people want to be able to do at work, but don't, usually for fear of losing their job or just not wanting to be an utter clod like Ramsey is at times. Most of his shows are probably edited to make him look worse than he is, but still, people tune in to see what they wish they could do without repurcussions.
     
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    #13 SPEEDCORE, Jul 6, 2012
    He does it for american audiences, he isn't as bad when he is doing his shows for the UK.

    Saying that I love his shows :D
     
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    #14 vvassallo, Jul 6, 2012
    It would have been far more entertaining if he went ballistic in the restaurant and tried to reform the kitchen in his unique way. But then he would have foregone his VIP tour of the factory. ;)
     
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    #15 spirot, Jul 6, 2012
    call him what you like, but you dont get 3 Michelin stars for not being the best, its the same as being a world champion.

    Ramsey has been a bit more americanized, but in the end you have to be the best to maintain your stars, and he has done that. I worked in a 3 star restaurant, and know from personal experience the difficulty and time it takes to keep it all going, most Chef's burn out or sell, and are out by 50 - 55... for one reason or another.

    PS. making money in the food business is difficult on a good day.... he deserves his Ferrari.
     
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    #16 430 scuderia, Jul 10, 2012

    Love the F12 colour..!

    Best
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    #17 JazzyO, Jul 11, 2012
    +1!


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