Monaco madness: Bottas behind the wheel of the first customer 33 Stradale

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Monaco madness: Bottas behind the wheel of the first customer 33 Stradale

Monaco is on absolute fire lately. Hypercar season? Fully unleashed. Supercars on every corner? Standard. But this... this is on another level. We just got to see the first customer-owned Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, and not only is it out on the streets, it’s being driven by F1 legend Valtteri Bottas. Let that sink in for a second.

This is only the second time we’ve seen a 33 Stradale out in the wild. The first sighting was back in April 2024, when one was sitting in the store window of the Larus Miani store in Milan, showroom vibes, untouched elegance. But this? This is different. This one’s moving. Alive. Real. And honestly? It might just be the most beautiful Alfa Romeo ever made.

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A dream brought to life

The 33 Stradale isn’t just a car. It’s a statement. A tribute to one of Alfa Romeo’s most iconic designs, reimagined for the modern world. But it’s more than just a tribute, it’s a declaration that nothing is impossible when passion and courage collide.

Built under Alfa Romeo’s ultra-exclusive Fuoriserie program, only 33 of these handcrafted machines exist. Each one is tailored to its owner’s vision. We’re talking full creative input, with customers working side by side with Alfa’s in-house dream team, the legendary “Bottega.”

This isn’t mass production, it’s pure artistry.

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Beauty meets performance

The new 33 Stradale is a masterclass in design, a true blend of emotion, craftsmanship, and futuristic engineering. It’s a bridge between eras, a rolling sculpture that embodies both heritage and forward-thinking innovation.

And yes, it goes as hard as it looks.

You can spec it in two versions:

• ICE version: A monstrous 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 pumping out 620 hp, 0-100 km/h in under 3 seconds, and a top speed of 333 km/h.
• EV version: Over 750 hp of instant electric thrust and a range of around 450 km.

Both setups are built for serious performance but tailored for the owner, just like the rest of the car.

The soul of Alfa, reborn

In a world full of algorithms and automation, Alfa Romeo chose soul over scale. The 33 Stradale is a celebration of what happens when you prioritize human touch, obsessive detail, and the pursuit of perfection. Every panel, every stitch, every note of the exhaust, it’s all been shaped to deliver a driving experience that’s more than just fast... it’s emotional.

And now, with Valtteri Bottas behind the wheel of one in Monaco, the legend of the 33 Stradale isn’t just alive, it’s burning brighter than ever.

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