Ferrari on the road to WEC domination and a Le Mans 24 Hours treble?
They'll be the team to beat. At Le Mans, Ferrari is currently unbeaten since its return to the World Endurance Championship. But the 499P has a rather favorable BoP...
All eyes will be on the Ferrari 499P. Dominant in both qualifying and race situations, the cars of the Italian company have dominated everything in the first three rounds of the season: three pole positions, three victories.
In Le Mans, the hypercars have also swept everything with two victories in the last two editions, achieving a 100% win rate since the Scuderia’s return to the premier endurance category. With so many parameters, Ferrari could benefit from the status of the big favorite.
« Le Mans is a long circuit, with many fast corners, but also slow corners. Therefore, it is important to have a well-balanced car, whether at high or low speed. Especially during the race, the conditions change significantly as you start with the sun, continue through the night, and finish with the sun. It’s essential to find a compromise that works throughout the 24 Hours, even if it’s not always easy, explains Antonio Fuoco.
Already favored by the BoP since the beginning of the season, the 499P will not be significantly handicapped at Le Mans. It has lost a kilo compared to the 2024 edition and gained 9 kW of power below 250 km/h. According to the raw data as communicated, only Toyota seems capable of competing with Ferrari.
