On June 7, 2026, Lewis Hamilton secured a second-place finish for Ferrari at the Monaco Grand Prix. Off the track, the podcast world is debating the automaker's polarizing new directions. On Bad Friends, Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee clashed over the company's all-electric vehicle, the Luce. Santino was thoroughly unimpressed, complaining, "You know what car I hope they never got them? Ferrari just released their new f- their new car."
Meanwhile, the brand's ultra-luxury SUV is making waves on the streets. On The Breakfast Club, Lauren LaRosa buzzed over Cardi B arriving at a basketball game in a matte black Ferrari truck. LaRosa exclaimed that "she pulled up in a brand-new Ferrari, like matte black." Her co-host DJ Envy later revealed that the vehicle is bound for his upcoming custom car show, noting that "'Cause everywhere you go, they do different things to cars."
Beyond celebrity flexing, the Italian brand remains the ultimate cultural shorthand for high-stakes wealth. On The Ramsey Show, Rachel Cruze used the car as a warning metaphor for passing down unearned fortunes to unprepared heirs: "And if he has no idea, and it's just thrown, right, I mean, like, at him, like that's, that's not good." Financial advisor Barry Ritholtz echoed this psychological burden on My First Million, noting that even ultra-rich clients struggle with when to enjoy their success, frequently asking him, "Hey, do I buy a Ferrari or not?"
Whether Ferrari is navigating the electric vehicle transition, dominating F1 podiums with Lewis Hamilton, or serving as a status symbol in hip-hop, the brand's cultural footprint is only expanding. As the season progresses and the electric Luce hits more roads, expect the debate over Ferrari's soul to keep revving.