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Ferrari Wins 24 Hours of Le Mans: A Call for Celebration

June 15th, 2023 by Continental Ferrari

Ferrari team holding up trophies at 24 Hours of Le Mans

After more than 50 years, Ferrari has returned to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and what a way to make history on the event’s 100th anniversary! Not only did Ferrari compete in this grueling and prestigious race, but the team came back victorious with a win led by Alessandro Pier Guidi and his teammates that shared the number 51 car: James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi. This race is a symbol of endurance and persistence and the Ferrari Le Mans drivers showed up with all that and more in this exciting competition where drivers and vehicles alike, were tested for…

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2023 Miami Grand Prix Recap

May 13th, 2023 by Continental Ferrari

Ferrari race car on track at 2023 Miami Grand Prix

On the 7th of May 2023, down in Miami, the Grand Prix was held. Over the weekend, Ferrari’s F1 drivers fought their hardest out on the track and put their blood, sweat, and tears into the race. Carlos Sainz walked away with fifth place while his fellow Ferrari driver, Charles Leclerc, ended up in seventh place. Unfortunately, the race didn’t exactly end how either driver was hoping, but they resolve to continue working hard for the next races for a spot on the podium. Formula 1 and Ferrari More Ferrari News Timeline of the 2023 Miami Grand Prix At the…

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24 Hours of Daytona Recap: Ferrari 296 GT3 Debut

February 27th, 2023 by Continental Ferrari

Ferrari 296 GT3 driving in 24 Hours of Daytona

The long-anticipated debut of the fresh Ferrari 296 GT3 has arrived, with the Grand Touring Car making its first appearance at the 61st annual 24 Hours of Daytona. Among the 296 GT3 entrants, a mix of professional and gentleman drivers piloted the fabled Prancing Horse models around the track. The official team that led the charge was made up of drivers Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, Davide Rigon, and Daniel Serra. In our guide below, you’ll have the opportunity to study the history of 24 Hours of Daytona, the capabilities of the Ferrari 296 GT3, and the 2023 results. Ferrari…

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2023 Ferrari Challenge at Road America: September 6th-10th

January 5th, 2023 by Continental Ferrari

The 2023 Ferrari Challenge is a dazzling automotive display that includes stops all over the globe. From the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates, this exciting race series offers the opportunity to take in the Ferrari experience in endless idyllic locations. While travels overseas are always a treat, you can live the Ferrari lifestyle much closer to home! That’s because the 2023 Ferrari Challenge includes a North American leg with a stop at Road America in Plymouth, WI, from September 6th through the 10th! Marking the 30th year of the Ferrari Challenge, the 2023 event promises to offer pulse-raising…

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Ferrari 296 GT3 Race Car Revealed

October 13th, 2022 by Continental Ferrari

Ferrari’s race cars and production cars have always been in intimate dialogue with one another, and the latest effort from the Prancing Horse’s Competizioni GT team is a case in point. The Ferrari 296 GT3 is an incredible development in the racing segment that has always been closest to the manufacturer’s heart. This Ferrari race car’s design picks up where the 296 GTB leaves off—but the GT3 achieves a lower center of gravity with a unique 120-degree V6 configuration, which houses the turbochargers within the mid-rear-mounted V. The aluminum frame and braking system are likewise all-new. Although the 296…

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Ferrari Teases 2023 Le Mans Hypercar

October 2nd, 2022 by Continental Ferrari

Relatively little is known about the vehicle that Ferrari will enter into next year’s 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans, referred to as the Ferrari 499P, but its full debut is right around the corner. It’s been 50 years since the Prancing Horse’s last entry as a works team into the race’s top category, so enthusiasts everywhere are understandably waiting at the edges of their seats for clear details. Here’s what we know so far: Ferrari Wins 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans What is a Hypercar? 499P: A Genuine Ferrari —Hypercar The “Le Mans Hypercar” (or LMH) category replaces…

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2022 Miami Grand Prix Recap

May 12th, 2022 by Continental Ferrari

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz—both driving for the Ferrari F1 team—placed second and third, respectively, in the maiden 2022 Miami Grand Prix. Behind the wheel of the F1-75, both drivers put up some seriously impressive numbers and managed to keep Ferrari in the lead for both of this year’s Championships. Even so, the Ferrari F1 team sees room for improvement after Max Verstappen captured the race’s top track time and winning slot. 2023 Miami Grand Prix Recap Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Timeline of the 2022 Miami Grand Prix Charles Leclerc gets off to an early lead, while Carlos Sainz falls…

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Introducing the 2022 Ferrari F1-75 Race Car

February 18th, 2022 by Continental Ferrari

Ferrari race cars have an unparalleled lineage, and every year, enthusiasts across the world wait on the edges of their seats for the brand’s latest Formula One challenger. For the 2022 racing season, Ferrari has unveiled the F1-75, designed from the ground up according to Formula One’s all-new technical regulations. Ferrari 296 GT3 Race Car Miami Grand Prix Recap Ferrari & Formula 1 What Stands Out in the New F1-75 Design? Ferrari F1 drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. will both sit behind the wheel of the F1-75 this season, and they’ve had nothing but good things to say…

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How Fast Can a Ferrari Go?

September 12th, 2021 by Continental Ferrari

Even when you’re not pushing the limit, driving a Ferrari is a unique and thrilling experience, whether you’re sticking to the streets of Chicago or blazing down the highways between Indianapolis and Milwaukee. It goes without saying that reaching a Ferrari’s top speed is incredible on the track — but check out the list below to see just how fast you can go in a Ferrari. What is Torque? Ferrari Horsepower Ferrari MPG Ferrari Top Speed by Model Ferrari 296 GTB Top Speed: 205 mph Ferrari 360 Modena Top Speed: 183 mph Ferrari 360 Spider Top Speed: 180 mph Ferrari…

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Ferrari Returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans

February 26th, 2021 by Continental Ferrari

The announcement that Ferrari will return to the top class of the World Endurance Championship with a new Le Mans Hypercar in 2023 ignites memories of the first sparks of the relationship between Ferrari and endurance racing. Ferrari Wins 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans Just two years after their first production car, two V12 Ferrari 166MMs entered in the 1949 24 Hours of Le Mans. The first Le Mans to take place after World War II. After six hours of racing, one of the Ferraris got caught in an accident, leaving the driver team of the Italian-born Luigi Chinetti and…

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