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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: What is a Hypercar? Ferrari Returns to Le Mans 499P: A Genuine Ferrari —Hypercar The “Le Mans Hypercar” (or LMH) category replaces the LMP1 class,…

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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. Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Contact Us Timeline of the 2022 Miami Grand Prix Charles Leclerc gets off to an early lead, while Carlos Sainz falls into third behind…

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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. 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 British Peter Mitchell-Thomson in a gruesome battle…

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Scuderia Ferrari’s 90th Anniversary

December 13th, 2019 by Continental Ferrari

Scuderia Ferrari celebrated its 90th Anniversary in November 2019, a team that began with Enzo Ferrari’s ambitions and has grown to become of the most storied auto racing teams in the world. Today we celebrate the achievements of nine decades in the racing spotlight, and we look forward to the many decades more! Ferrari Inventory Apply for Financing Contact Us What Does “Scuderia Ferrari” Mean? Scuderia means “stable” in Italian, while “Ferrari” is the last name of Ferrari’s founder. The famous Prancing Horse logo has origins that go back to 1692; in 1923, the symbol was entrusted to Enzo Ferrari,…

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Ferrari Finali Mondiali: 2019 Results

November 27th, 2019 by Continental Ferrari

2019 Ferrari Finali Mondiali starting line

Finali Mondiali is the final race in the Ferrari Challenge Series, a series of races in which real Ferrari enthusiasts compete in their own Prancing Horses. The Ferrari Finali Mondiali in 2019 took place at the Mugello Circuit in Italy and it was an unforgettable race. Ferrari Inventory Apply for Financing Contact Us 2019 Finali Mondiali Results Ferrari Challenge Europe celebrated victories Louis Prette (Trofeo Pirelli) Emanuele Maria Tabacchi (Trofeo Pirelli Am) Tani Hanna (Coppa Shell) Henrik Jansen (Coppa Shell Am) Ferrari Challenge North America celebrated victories Cooper MacNeil (Trofeo Pirelli) Neil Gehani (Trofeo Pirelli Am) Mark Issa (Coppa Shell)…

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Who is Mick Schumacher?

February 28th, 2019 by Continental Ferrari

Mick Schumacher is a new member of the Ferrari Academy who has a rich history of racing success in his blood. The son of seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher and the nephew of former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher, Mick Schumacher is an exciting 19-year-old driver with a great deal of potential. What Michael Schumacher Accomplished Mick Schumacher’s father, Michael, is a legendary name in F1 racing circles, and regarded as one of the greatest — if not the greatest — Formula 1 drivers of all time. Five of his seven F1 World Championships were won consecutively with the…

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Ferrari Formula 1 Club

August 21st, 2018 by Continental Ferrari

For Ferrari fans seeking racing drama of Formula 1® unfold before their eyes the Ferrari F1® Club is a must! The Ferrari F1® Club allows fans will watch from a prime location on track with an exclusive hospitality experience that caters to their every need. Gourmet lunch, complemented with fine wines, Champagne and an open bar will be available throughout each day. Additionally, Ferrari F1® Club guests will have the opportunity to go “behind the scenes” with a walk down pit lane and Ferrari pit tours as well as opportunities to witness live interviews with drivers and teams. The Ferrari…

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