Ferrari Tests an Updated Version of the 499P at Monza

With the 95th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans set to take place from 9–13 June 2027, Ferrari is continuing the development of its 499P. The Maranello-based manufacturer recently completed a full day of testing at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, evaluating new technical and aerodynamic solutions ahead of the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) season.

The programme underlines a fundamental aspect of endurance racing: even winning cars never stop evolving.

At Monza, Ferrari Is Already Writing the Next Chapter of the 499P

At the legendary Italian circuit, Antonio Fuoco, Antonio Giovinazzi, Alessandro Pier Guidi and Miguel Molina shared driving duties in the Ferrari 499P. The goal was not to chase lap times, but to explore new development directions.

Like an artist refining an already acclaimed masterpiece, Ferrari continues to evaluate a range of technical and aerodynamic configurations. Several solutions are currently under assessment before the car's final homologation for the 2027 season. Every stint, every piece of driver feedback and every data point collected helps shape the next evolution of the Prancing Horse's Hypercar.

A Hypercar That Never Stops Improving

Since making its FIA WEC debut at Sebring in 2023, the Ferrari 499P has established itself as one of the benchmark cars of the Hypercar era.

Its record speaks for itself: seven victories, twenty-four podium finishes, nine pole positions and, above all, three consecutive wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans between 2023 and 2025. That momentum also enabled Ferrari to secure both the FIA WEC Manufacturers' and Drivers' World Championship titles in 2025.

Yet those achievements are not the finish line. They are the foundation for further progress. In endurance racing, a car is never truly finished; it continues to develop with every kilometre, much like an athlete who keeps training after winning a medal.

The Monza test once again highlights why the 24 Hours of Le Mans is far more than a race. It is a proving ground where manufacturers constantly push the boundaries of technology, performance and reliability.

By preparing the next evolution of the 499P for 2027 today, Ferrari is demonstrating that past success guarantees nothing for tomorrow. At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, every edition starts with a clean slate. It is this relentless pursuit of progress that fuels the legend of the race and makes every new generation of Hypercars a promise of even greater competition.

Monza will also host the final round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) season, with the race taking place on Sunday, 8 November.