The countdown is over, and half a century of waiting is coming to an end. Ferrari is returning to the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, after fifty years since its last appearance at the stage for the most prestigious of endurance races. The historic occasion is set for Friday March 17th when the Ferrari 499P will make its debut at the 1000 Miles of Sebring, the opening event of the 2023 WEC.
The Ferrari 499P is a prototype racer 50 years in the making. Ferrari won the 24 Hours of Le Mans nine times, but have been out of top-level endurance racing since 1973.
Tune in to see the driver line-up of Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi in the No. 51 Ferrari, and Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen in the No. 50 as they strive to bring the Scuderia to the top step of the podium.
UPDATE: The No. 51 Ferrari 499P took pole in qualifying for the 1000 Miles of Sebring! Jump to the 2:50 mark in the video below o see Scuderia Ferrari’s spectacular start to the season.
We have a chance my “Tifosi” friend. The #50 beat Toyota and got the pole position.
Pole for the Ferrari is a big accomplishment, considering how much expensive the all-conquering Toyota has in WEC. Beating Toyota in quali is a great way to start the WEC season.