With less than a month to go until its race debut at the 1000 Miles of Sebring, the Ferrari 499P underwent two days of testing at the Autodromo di Monza, the circuit set to host the fifth round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship this coming July.
At the wheel of the Maranello-based manufacturer’s Le Mans Hypercar were the six drivers who will take part in the top class of the World Championship: Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen, the trio making up the crew of the 499P number 50; and Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi, who will share the cockpit of the number 51.
“Testing our Hypercar on a historic track such as Monza, less than a month from its debut, is a valuable opportunity to continue fine-tuning the car. We’re satisfied with the work done, even if each test highlights those details that still need to be understood and resolved ahead of the official competitions – commented Miguel Molina –. The Italian track is a good benchmark both in terms of performance – considering the high speeds that can be reached – as well as the overall balance, given that it includes two turns that demand very hard braking.”
The 499P returned to the Italian Temple of Speed after last October’s initial contact in the days leading up to the official presentation of the car at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali. The development programme of the Prancing Horse Hypercar will continue up until the Prologue, scheduled for 11-12 March at the Sebring International Raceway, Florida.