Ferrari plans overhaul of 499P for WEC 2027 season
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Ferrari is set to undertake a significant overhaul of its 499P Le Mans Hypercar for the upcoming 2027 World Endurance Championship. The Italian team intends to utilize up to four of its remaining evo joker performance upgrades, enhancing the car's competitiveness. Ferdinando Cannizzo, the technical head of Ferrari’s endurance racing programs, is leading the initiative. This decision follows Ferrari's success at the Le Mans 24 Hour race, reflecting the team's commitment to maintaining its competitive edge in the championship. The specifics of the upgrades and their implementation are expected to be detailed as the new season approaches.
- •Ferrari won the Le Mans 24 Hour race three times with the 499P.
- •The team is considering invoking all four allowed evo joker upgrades.
- •Ferdinando Cannizzo oversees the endurance racing programs.
- •The WEC season starts next year in 2027.
- 10:15 AMAutosport — Ferrari expects overhaul of 499P for WEC 2027
- 10:13 AMMotorsport.com — Ferrari planning overhaul of upgrades to 499P for WEC 2027
"Ferrari is planning a radical overhaul of its triple Le Mans 24 Hour-winning 499P Le Mans Hypercar for next year’s World Endurance Championship. The Italian manufacturer could invoke three or all four of the remaining evo joker performance upgrades allowed before the end of 2027 in time for the new season. Ferdinando Cannizzo, technical boss of Ferrari’s endurance racing programmes ...Keep reading
"Ferrari is planning a radical overhaul of its triple Le Mans 24 Hour-winning 499P Le Mans Hypercar for next year’s World Endurance Championship. The Italian manufacturer could invoke three or all four of the remaining evo joker performance upgrades allowed before the end of 2027 in time for the new season. Ferdinando Cannizzo, technical boss of Ferrari’s endurance racing programmes ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 10, 2026, 10:15 AMFerrari expects overhaul of 499P for WEC 2027
Ferrari is planning a radical overhaul of its triple Le Mans 24 Hour-winning 499P Le Mans Hypercar for next year’s World Endurance Championship. The Italian manufacturer could invoke three or all four of the remaining evo joker performance upgrades allowed before the end of 2027 in time for the new season. Ferdinando Cannizzo, technical boss of Ferrari’s endurance racing programmes ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 10, 2026, 10:13 AMFerrari planning overhaul of upgrades to 499P for WEC 2027
Ferrari is planning a radical overhaul of its triple Le Mans 24 Hour-winning 499P Le Mans Hypercar for next year’s World Endurance Championship. The Italian manufacturer could invoke three or all four of the remaining evo joker performance upgrades allowed before the end of 2027 in time for the new season. Ferdinando Cannizzo, technical boss of Ferrari’s endurance racing programmes ...Keep reading
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