Ferrari driver Fabio Barone chases down a horse-drawn chariot in Castel Romano, Italy.
Ferrari driver Fabio Barone chases down a horse-drawn chariot in Castel Romano, Italy.
ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/AFP/Getty Images
In a race that pitted ancient Rome against a modern motor, the horses were little match for the Ferrari.
In a race that pitted ancient Rome against a modern motor, the horses were little match for the Ferrari.
ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/AFP/Getty Images
Although conditions favored the steeds, Barone quickly caught up with the chariot...
Although conditions favored the steeds, Barone quickly caught up with the chariot...
ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/AFP/Getty Images
... and sped past, leaving a trail of dust in his wake.
... and sped past, leaving a trail of dust in his wake.
ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/AFP/Getty Images
The race took place on the track used in the 2016 "Ben-Hur" film.
The race took place on the track used in the 2016 "Ben-Hur" film.
ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/AFP/Getty Images
The film recreates the chariot races typically staged in Ancient Rome.
The film recreates the chariot races typically staged in Ancient Rome.
ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/AFP/Getty Images