Ferrari has unveiled its latest fashion statement for its championship-hunting 499P Hypercars. The Italian stallion is strutting into 2025 wearing what designers call a “modernised” livery, but let’s be honest – it’s still definitely red. Very, very red.
In a move that shocked absolutely no one, Ferrari decided to stick with its signature rosso corsa red, though they’ve gone for a darker shade this time around – presumably to hide the tire marks from their competitors better. They’ve thrown in some Giallo Modena yellow accents because apparently, one iconic color wasn’t enough to satisfy the Maranello marketing department.
The real party trick? A glossy finish that makes the car more visible during night racing, which is perfect for when you want everyone to see exactly who’s passing them at 200mph in the dark. And in what can only be described as automotive fashion rebellion, they’ve moved the yellow stripe from the bottom to the side pods, creating what they claim is a “striking effect” when viewed from above – because that’s totally what fans care about when watching a race.
Under the fancy new clothes, the 499P is packing some serious muscle: a twin-turbo V6 hybrid powertrain that shares DNA with Ferrari’s road cars. Yes, your F80 supercar is technically related to this track monster – though this one probably won’t be making any trips to the grocery store.
The dream team remains unchanged for 2025, with the defending Le Mans champions Fuoco, Molina, and Nielsen in car #50, while Pier Guidi, Calado, and Giovinazzi continue their bromance in car #51.
Ferrari’s got big dreams for 2025, aiming to snag their first endurance racing world championship since 1972. That’s right – the last time Ferrari won this title, Nixon was president and platform shoes were cool.
The season kicks off in Qatar on February 28th, where we’ll see if this prettier paint job translates to prettier lap times. Until then, Ferrari’s technical team is probably somewhere in Maranello, arguing about whether the yellow stripe should’ve been two millimeters to the left.
