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duPont REGISTRY No. 488 – January 2026

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The pace of innovation in the luxury world has never been faster, and yet the things that matter most – craftsmanship, heritage, artistry – remain as vital as ever. That balance between progress and permanence is the heartbeat of duPont REGISTRY, and it’s the lens through which we open this first issue of 2026.

Take our cover car, Ferrari’s stunning 849 Testarossa. I’m sure that I’m not alone in my schoolboy crush on Don Johnson’s white 1980s Miami Vice ‘monospecchio’ example, with pillar-mounted side mirror and in-car phone, or the red version in Sega’s video game Out Run. This dramatic 2026 ‘redhead’ looks tailor-made for the mean streets of the future.

A January 2026 duPont REGISTRY magazine with a red cover featuring a red Ferrari Testarossa Revival car against a striped background, displayed upright on a blue surface.
A January 2026 issue of duPont REGISTRY magazine featuring red and yellow sports cars on the cover, placed upright against a blue background.

Also packing a punch in our BUY section, with a very different market in mind, is the Lamborghini Urus SE. We take this electrified super SUV off-road, to discover how it compares to its ability on the highways. Road tester Michael Teo Van Runkle also gets to pilot the sensational Czinger 21C in our DRIVE category, a phenomenal piece of engineering capable of 253 mph – it’s the closest thing to a jet fighter for the road.

I interview a two-time Formula 1 World Champion, as McLaren Racing’s Zak Brown discusses his new biography, Seven Tenths of a Second. He reveals the fine margins it takes to be a winner, and how controlling emotion in business is just as important as on the pitwall.

An open duPont REGISTRY magazine on a blue surface displays a two-page spread featuring a private jet and two green sports cars on a runway, with the headline "FLYING ABOVE." January 2026 issue.
Open duPont REGISTRY magazine on a blue surface, featuring a January 2026 article about Miami Concours, with striking photos of cars displayed outdoors on a red carpet.
An open January 2026 issue of duPont REGISTRY rests on a blue surface, displaying articles and images of futuristic cars across its pages.
An open duPont REGISTRY magazine on a blue surface displays articles and photos of classic cars, including a red race car and a white sports car, from the January 2026 issue.
An open duPont REGISTRY magazine on a blue surface displays a January 2026 article with text on the left page and images of sports cars on the right page.

In LIVE, we bring you our annual Aviation Special, which is aimed to guide you towards the very finest in luxury travel solutions, be it via charter, ownership, or membership – plus those must-have accessories. Going beyond the skies, Ed Jones examines commercial space travel, while we also spotlight the major automotive event dates for the year ahead, and take a detailed look at the Miami Concours.

Finally, SELL showcases a curated lineup of the world’s most desirable exotic, classic, and luxury automobiles, spotlighting Canepa, while Andrew Riedell reveals the deep history of Ferrari’s Testarossa legend. Whether you’re here to discover your next acquisition, explore the horizon of luxury travel, or simply enjoy the stories behind the world’s most extraordinary supercars, here’s to the road ahead in 2026.

Happy reading, and as always, drive safely!

Happy reading, and as always, drive safely!

Charles Bradley

Editor-in-Chief
duPont REGISTRY

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