Ferrari's 499P Hypercars Battle Through Night at Le Mans, Run in Top Ten
An intense night of racing at Le Mans saw Ferrari's three 499P hypercars compete in the top ten, though the number 50 car suffered a fire extinguisher issue that dropped it to 18th.
- 2026
What Happened
All three Ferrari 499P hypercars ran in the top ten during the night at Le Mans. The number 50 car suffered a fire extinguisher issue, forcing a lengthy pit stop that dropped it to 18th position. The number 51 car ran consistently in the top eight, just ahead of the number 83 car in yellow AF Corse livery.
- Number 50 499P: Fire extinguisher issue, dropped to 18th
- Number 51 499P: Ran consistently in top eight
- Number 83 499P: Ran just ahead of 51 in top eight
Why this matters
This shows Ferrari's competitiveness in endurance racing, with two cars finishing in the top eight despite a setback, highlighting the team's resilience in a prestigious 24-hour event.
Terms in This Story
- Hypercar
- A top-tier class in endurance racing for high-performance hybrid prototypes.
- Prancing Horse
- A nickname for Ferrari, derived from its logo.
- AF Corse
- An Italian racing team that operates some Ferrari competition cars.
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