In a thrilling finish to the Lone Star Le Mans six-hour race, the customer AF Corse-run Ferrari 499P driven by Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye, and Robert Shwartzman emerged victorious after an intense battle with Toyota. The victory came just hours after Charles Leclerc’s triumph at the Italian Grand Prix, capping off a remarkable day for Ferrari.
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The British GT Championship saw an intense battle at the Croft Circuit this weekend, with the Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercars dominating the top of the timesheets in the second free practice session. The battle at the front was fierce, with WRT BMW driver Robin Frijns pushing the Ferraris hard.
Ahead of the WEC Interlagos round, Ferrari has revealed the first performance upgrades for its 499P Le Mans Hypercar, focusing on redesigned brake cooling ducts and minor aerodynamic modifications. The changes are expected to provide greater versatility and easier adaptation of the car on circuits with demanding braking requirements, as the Scuderia looks to capitalize on the upgrades and close the gap to the championship-leading Porsche team.
In a move to ensure a level playing field, the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) organizers have announced key Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments ahead of the upcoming Interlagos round. This includes a significant power boost for Ferrari’s 499P Hypercar, as well as weight changes for other top contenders, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown on the iconic Brazilian circuit.
Ferrari is eyeing a potential performance upgrade for its Le Mans 24 Hours-winning 499P Hypercar, aiming to challenge Toyota more effectively in the FIA World Endurance Championship. The Italian manufacturer is looking to exploit the evo joker rules and improve the car’s competitiveness in all weather conditions.
In a move that will challenge Ferrari’s dominant performance in the recent Imola round, the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has announced Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments for the 499P Hypercar ahead of the upcoming Spa 6 Hours race.
In a bittersweet qualifying session for the Spa 6 Hours, the third round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), British driver James Calado of the #51 Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar team expressed his disappointment after failing to advance to the Hyperpole session. Calado revealed that he made mistakes on his two quickest laps, ultimately leaving him outside the top 10 cars that progressed to the final session.