On February 14, 2025, Ferrari officially unveiled the 2025 livery of the 499P at Maranello, signaling the start of its third season in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar class. Competing under the Ferrari – AF Corse banner, the #50 and #51 Le Mans Hypercars will continue to uphold Ferrari’s legacy in endurance racing, while introducing a refined and modernized design inspired by the legendary 312 PB—a car that left its mark on Ferrari’s endurance racing history until 1973.

With the 2024 season marking Ferrari’s triumphant return to the top class of endurance racing, the 2025 season presents new challenges and ambitions. Ferrari is now setting its sights on winning both the Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ World Championship titles, while also defending its 24 Hours of Le Mans victory.

Unchanged Driver Line-up: A Formula for Success

Continuity has been a key strategy for Ferrari in the 2025 WEC season. By keeping the same six drivers in the cockpit, Ferrari is relying on the experience, teamwork, and familiarity that have already brought success in the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

• Car #50: Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen

• Car #51: Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi

This unchanged roster indicates Ferrari’s confidence in its crew’s ability to deliver consistent performance and reliability across the full WEC season. These drivers have already demonstrated their capability in high-pressure endurance racing, making them formidable competitors in the 2025 title fight.

2025 Livery Design: A Modern Evolution

Tribute to Ferrari’s Endurance Racing Heritage

The 2025 Ferrari 499P livery retains the signature Ferrari red, but introduces a darker shade inspired by past Ferrari race cars. The design pays homage to the 312 PB, Ferrari’s last Sport Prototype before a 50-year hiatus from endurance racing.

This updated livery blends historical inspiration with modern aesthetics, creating a look that is both instantly recognizable and visually impactful on track.

High-Visibility Glossy Finish & Matte Accents

The 2025 livery emphasizes both performance and style:

• A dominant glossy red finish ensures high visibility during nighttime racing—a crucial element for endurance events like Le Mans and Sebring.

• Matte accents align with Scuderia Ferrari HP’s Formula 1 aesthetic, reinforcing continuity between Ferrari’s endurance and F1 projects.

Enhanced Yellow Graphics for Aerodynamic Flow

One of the most notable changes in the 2025 design is the placement of the yellow diagonal stripe, which has been a defining feature since Ferrari’s return to Hypercar racing in 2023.

• In previous seasons, this stripe was located in the lower section of the side bodywork.

• For 2025, it now extends across the side pods, creating a longitudinal visual effect that highlights the car’s aerodynamic flow and dynamic stance.

This design enhances the car’s appearance from an overhead perspective, ensuring a striking presence from grandstands and broadcast coverage.

Aerodynamic and Cooling Upgrades

The 2025 Ferrari 499P will race in the same technical configuration introduced in the fifth round of the 2024 season in São Paulo, Brazil. This package—Ferrari’s first “joker” homologation update—featured:

• Redesigned brake cooling ducts to improve efficiency.

• Aerodynamic flicks beneath the front headlights for optimized airflow and downforce balance.

Winter Development Program: Fine-Tuning Performance

Over the winter break, Ferrari’s engineers conducted intensive test sessions, both on track and in the simulator, to refine the 499P’s reliability and performance. The focus areas included:

• Enhancing durability while operating within WEC’s strict regulatory limits.

• Optimizing fuel efficiency and tire management to gain an advantage over competitors.

• Further improving the hybrid powertrain integration, ensuring maximum energy recovery and deployment.

While no major changes have been made to the power unit, these fine-tuned adjustments could be the key differentiator in Ferrari’s quest for the 2025 championship.

Season Objectives: Chasing the Championship

Building on Recent Successes

Ferrari’s return to the top class of endurance racing in 2023 has already proven highly successful:

• 2023: 2nd place in the Manufacturers’ Championship, winning 24 Hours of Le Mans.

• 2024: 3rd place in the standings, defending Le Mans crown with another victory.

Now, in 2025, Ferrari has one goal:

Win the Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ World Championship titles.

This would mark Ferrari’s first World Endurance Championship win since 1972, adding another chapter to its storied racing history.

Strengthening Competitiveness Across All Races

While Ferrari has excelled at Le Mans, its performance across other WEC rounds has varied. The team will focus on:

• Scoring points consistently at every circuit to stay competitive in the overall standings.

• Challenging for race wins beyond Le Mans, particularly in Qatar, Sebring, Spa, and Fuji.

• Optimizing race strategies to counter the strengths of rival manufacturers like Toyota, Porsche, and Cadillac.

With a stable driver lineup, refined technical package, and new livery, Ferrari is well-prepared to take on the 2025 season.

The Future of Ferrari in Endurance Racing

As Ferrari enters its third consecutive WEC season, the 499P project continues to evolve, reflecting the Prancing Horse’s commitment to endurance racing.

Continued Innovation in Hypercar Development

While 2025 will not see major technical overhauls, Ferrari is expected to introduce further updates in the coming seasons, including:

• Second “joker” upgrade package, possibly in 2026, to enhance aerodynamics and hybrid efficiency.

• Exploration of next-gen endurance racing technologies, aligning with the future direction of sports car racing.

Strengthening Ferrari’s Legacy in Le Mans & WEC

With the Le Mans Centenary celebrations behind us, Ferrari aims to secure its place as a dominant force in modern endurance racing, much like it did in the 1960s and early 1970s.

A successful 2025 campaign could lay the foundation for a new golden era of Ferrari in WEC, ensuring that the Prancing Horse remains a championship contender for years to come.

Ferrari’s 2025 WEC Ambitions are Clear

With an evolved 499P livery, a refined technical package, and a proven driver lineup, Ferrari is entering 2025 with a clear mission:

Win the World Championship

Defend the 24 Hours of Le Mans title

Reaffirm Ferrari’s dominance in endurance racing

As the season opener in Qatar approaches, all eyes will be on the #50 and #51 Ferrari 499Ps, ready to make history once again in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

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