Antonello Coletta: “A prototype recognizable as a Ferrari”

Antonello Coletta, Director of Sports Activities at Ferrari, discusses the Ferrari 499P and the Italian manufacturer's arrival in the Hypercar category next year.

Published on 30/10/2022 à 09:32

Valentin GLO

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Antonello Coletta: “A prototype recognizable as a Ferrari”

Ferrari revealed its 499P on Saturday evening at Imola (Photo: Ferrari)

Antonello Coletta, why Ferrari returns as a prototype after so long?

The change in regulations is a good opportunity. We have gained a lot in GT and the regulations are also evolving in this discipline. All these elements contributed to the final decision to return to prototype after 50 years of absence, to celebrate the Centenary of 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Ferrari participated in discussions on the development of the LMH rules as early as 2018. Were you already thinking at the time of making this comeback at the 24 Hours of Le Mans after 50 years of absence in prototype, for the 100th anniversary?

First of all, I would like to recall that Ferrari was seated at the discussion table from the first day when the FIA, the ACO and theIMSA decided to create new rules. When we

Valentin GLO

Journalist. Endurance reporter (WEC, IMSA, ELMS, ALMS) and sometimes F1 or IndyCar.

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