Barilla unveiled "Racing Wheels," a new rotelle-style pasta launched to celebrate the brand's partnership with Formula 1, the company said in a Monday release.
Barilla described "Racing Wheels" as a special-edition shape combining "expert craftsmanship with performance-driven design," saying its ridged circular form delivers a "perfect al dente bite" for race day.
Barilla did not specify a single wheel inspiration, and observers compared the pasta's twin-spoke and ridged details to aftermarket Enkei RPF1 rims, first-generation Audi S7 and C7 Chevrolet Corvette wheels, and contemporary Formula 1 wheel designs.
The announcement prompted commentary about the rotelle shape's origins; the article noted the historical invention of rotelle is difficult to pin down.
This article is based on reporting from The Autopian.
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