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Ferrari 499P

The Ferrari 499P is a sports prototype built by Scuderia Ferrari to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship in the Le Mans Hypercar category since 2023.[6] The introduction of the 499P marks 50 years since Ferrari last fielded a factory-backed sports prototype that contested for the overall win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and one of the 499Ps raced with the number 50 as a tribute.[7]

Ferrari 499P
The No. 51 499P winning at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans, followed by the No. 50.
CategoryLe Mans Hypercar
ConstructorFerrari (Dallara)[1]
Designer(s)Flavio Manzoni (Design Director, Centro Stile Ferrari)
Ferdinando Cannizzo (Technical Director)
Stefano Carmassi (Technical Manager)[2]
Carlo Palazzani (Exterior Designer)[3]
Francesco Russo (Advanced Lead Designer)[3]
Silvia Cavallaro (Head of Color and Trim)[3]
PredecessorFerrari 333 SP
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
SuspensionDouble wishbones with pushrods
EngineFerrari F163[4] 2,992 cc (182.6 cu in) 120° V6[5] twin-turbo, longitudinally-mounted
Electric motor200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp), mounted on the front axle
TransmissionXtrac 7-speed sequential manual
BatteryFerrari 900 V
Power671 bhp (680 PS; 500 kW) (Petrol)
268 bhp (272 PS; 200 kW) (Electric)
Weight1,030 kg (2,270.8 lb)
FuelTotalEnergies
LubricantsShell Helix Ultra
BrakesBrembo carbon 380/355mm with Brembo Monobloc 6-piston calipers[5]
TyresMichelin slicks with OZ one-piece forged alloys, 29/71-18 front and 34/71-18 rear[5]
Competition history
Notable entrants
Notable drivers
Debut2023 1000 Miles of Sebring
First win2023 24 Hours of Le Mans
Last win2024 Lone Star Le Mans
Last event2024 8 Hours of Bahrain
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The car was unveiled in October 2022 at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali, Ferrari's annual finale for their one-make series, Ferrari Challenge.[8] The car made its competitive debut at the season-opening round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, the 2023 1000 Miles of Sebring.[9] On its first outing at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 499P driven by Antonio Giovinazzi, Alessandro Pier Guidi, and James Calado won the race.[10] It was Ferrari's first overall victory at Le Mans since the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans, ending the streak of five victories by Toyota Gazoo Racing. At the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ferrari achieved its eleventh victory, second consecutive at Le Mans since 1965 with the No. 50 499P driven by Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen. While the Ferrari No. 51 499P driven by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi, winner of the last edition, came in third place.[11]

Specifications

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The winning Ferrari 499P drivers, Antonio Giovinazzi, Alessandro Pier Guidi & James Calado on the podium at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The 499P was designed under the Le Mans Hypercar regulations, therefore it does not feature the standardised parts such as the ones found in cars designed to the Le Mans Daytona h regulations, which the 499P races against.[12] The aerodynamics of the 499P were developed in conjunction with Ferrari's Styling Centre, headed by Flavio Manzoni, under Ferdinando Cannizzo, head of Ferrari's sports car engineering department.[13]

 
The No. 83 499P of AF Corse at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans

The car's 2,992 cc (182.6 cu in) twin-turbocharged V6 engine architecture is shared with the Ferrari 296 and its Group GT3 counterpart, the 296 GT3.[14] However, instead of being mounted to the subframe as in the road-going vehicle, the engine is a fully stressed member in the 499P, and has had various modifications to accommodate its new role as a stress-bearing member.[13] The 499P has semi-permanent all-wheel drive, with an electric motor situated at the front axle, providing 200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp) above 190 km/h (118 mph) (as stipulated by the regulations), and is connected to a bespoke 900 V battery pack, with the ability to be recharged by Ferrari's own Energy Recovery System (ERS).[13][15][16]


 
Photo of the winning AF Corse 499P at the Lone Star Le Mans, post-race, 2024.

Racing results

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Complete World Endurance Championship results

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(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.

Year Entrants Class Drivers No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Points Pos
2023 Ferrari AF Corse Hypercar SEB POR SPA LMN MON FUJ BHR 161 2nd
  Antonio Fuoco 50 3 2 Ret 5 2 4 3
  Miguel Molina 3 2 Ret 5 2 4 3
  Nicklas Nielsen 3 2 Ret 5 2 4 3
  James Calado 51 7 6 3 1 5 5 6
  Antonio Giovinazzi 7 6 3 1 5 5 6
  Alessandro Pier Guidi 7 6 3 1 5 5 6
2024 Ferrari AF Corse Hypercar QAT IMO SPA LMN SAP COA FUJ BHR 137 3rd
  Antonio Fuoco 50 6 4 3 1 6 3 9 11
  Miguel Molina 6 4 3 1 6 3 9 11
  Nicklas Nielsen 6 4 3 1 6 3 9 11
  James Calado 51 12 7 4 3 4 Ret Ret 2
  Antonio Giovinazzi 12 7 4 3 4 Ret Ret 2
  Alessandro Pier Guidi 12 7 4 3 4 Ret Ret 2
AF Corse   Robert Kubica 83 4 8 8 Ret 11 1 12 8
  Robert Shwartzman 4 8 8 Ret 11 1 12 8
  Yifei Ye 4 8 8 Ret 11 1 12 8
2025 Ferrari AF Corse Hypercar QAT IMO SPA LMN SAP COA FUJ BHR
  Antonio Fuoco 50
  Miguel Molina
  Nicklas Nielsen
  James Calado 51
  Antonio Giovinazzi
  Alessandro Pier Guidi
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499P Modificata

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The 499P Modificata was unveiled during the 2023 Ferrari Finali Mondiali. It is a non-competitive, unrestricted, track-only version of the 499P, made to celebrate Ferrari's victory at Le Mans that year.[18][19] On 18 March 2024, the first event of the Sport Prototipi Clienti program took place at the Mugello Circuit in which the 499P Modificata took part.[20][21]

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    Ferrari 499P No.50 at Spa-Francorchamps
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    Ferrari 499P No.83 at Spa-Francorchamps
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    A Ferrari 1-2-3 at the start of the Lone Star Le Mans in Austin, Texas, 2024.
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References

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