Without the necessary components arriving for its lineup, including the Ferrari F8 Tributo and Ferrari SF90 Stradale, then you can't build cars. But shutting down any production line is not an easy decision to make and Ferrari, compared to Ford and GM, for example, is not a big automaker. Any shutdown will affect it more severely than those large mainstream automakers. At the end of the day, however, public health and safety matters most.

"At a time like this," said Ferrari's CEO, Louis Camilleri, "my gratitude goes first and foremost to Ferrari's women and men who, with their tremendous commitment over the past few days, have demonstrated the passion and dedication that defines our marque. Together with our suppliers, they have ensured the Company's production. And it is out of our respect for them, for their peace of mind and those of their families that we have decided on this course of action. Camilleri added, "Our clients and fans are also top of mind for us at this time, as we prepare for a strong restart."