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Ferrari 296 Speciale Piloti: Hybrid Power Meets Racing Heritage

Under the thundering echoes of motorsport history at Circuit de la Sarthe, Ferrari has officially unveiled its latest masterpiece: the 296 Speciale “Piloti Ferrari”, an exclusive evolution of the 296 GTB created for the marque’s most devoted racing clients. The reveal, strategically timed ahead of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, reinforces Ferrari’s deep-rooted connection to endurance racing and celebrates recent victories in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

This unique configuration is the latest expression of Ferrari’s Tailor Made programme, designed exclusively for Ferrari’s client racing drivers — those who embody the brand’s racing spirit both on and off the track. Inspired by the 499P Hypercar, which claimed historic back-to-back victories at Le Mans in 2023 and 2024, the 296 Speciale Piloti Ferrari mirrors the ethos of competition and craftsmanship.

A Racing-Inspired Creation

The 296 Speciale is not just a car; it’s a high-performance homage to Ferrari’s victorious return to top-tier endurance racing. The Piloti Ferrari specification is distinguished by its motorsport aesthetic, including a livery drawn directly from the victorious 499P, complete with Giallo Modena accents, a hand-painted WEC logo, and the Italian tricolour proudly displayed on the front bumper. Clients can personalize their car with a racing number — the debut model at Le Mans features #51, honoring the team of Pier Guidi, Calado, and Giovinazzi, who secured Ferrari’s Le Mans win in 2023.

Buyers can choose from four track-inspired colours: Rosso Scuderia, Blu Tour De France, Nero Daytona, and Argento Nürburgring. Each shade pays homage to Ferrari’s racing DNA and is reserved exclusively for clients actively involved in Ferrari’s official racing activities.

Inside the Cockpit: Function Meets Emotion

The interior of the 296 Speciale Piloti Ferrari is a deliberate fusion of functionality and elegance. Racing seats are upholstered in thermoformed black Alcantara, with inserts made of the same fireproof fabric used in official Ferrari racing suits. Carbon fibre details are found throughout, including a customizable interior plaque and door sills engraved with personal dedications. The client’s chosen number is even mirrored inside the cabin, reinforcing the car’s track-oriented identity.

Performance Born on the Track

At the heart of the 296 Speciale is a plug-in hybrid powertrain that blends a 120° V6 twin-turbo engine with an electric motor, producing a jaw-dropping 880 cv. Technologies derived directly from Formula 1 — including a lightened and reinforced ICE unit and Ferrari’s fast shift DCT transmission strategy — ensure breathtaking acceleration and razor-sharp responsiveness. Compared to the 296 GTB, weight has been reduced, and aerodynamic downforce increased by 20%, thanks to innovations like rear gamma wings and a reworked diffuser.

A newly developed extra boost software unleashes the car’s full power during high-performance laps, making it an elite machine for the track-hardened driver.

Homage to the 499P: The Return of a Legend

The 296 Speciale draws direct inspiration from Ferrari’s latest endurance icon — the 499P, which brought Maranello back to the pinnacle of endurance racing after a 50-year absence. Built to Hypercar regulations, the 499P boasts a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, hybrid all-wheel-drive, and a 3-litre twin-turbo V6 combined with a front-mounted electric motor.

With victories at Le Mans in both 2023 (#51) and 2024 (#50), the 499P has become a symbol of Ferrari’s relentless pursuit of excellence in racing. The 296 Speciale seeks to echo that success in the hands of the brand’s most passionate and loyal clients.

Tailor Made: The Ferrari Way of Expression

Ferrari’s Tailor Made program lies at the heart of this project. Offering unprecedented levels of personalization, the program enables clients to design cars that are extensions of their own identity. Through collections like Classica, Inedita, and Scuderia, clients are guided by expert designers to achieve a balance between personal expression and Ferrari’s timeless design heritage.

With the debut of the 296 Speciale Piloti Ferrari at Le Mans, Ferrari not only honors its illustrious past and ongoing victories but also strengthens the sacred bond between the Prancing Horse and those who live for the thrill of racing. This is not merely a car — it is a celebration of legacy, performance, and personal passion.

Source: Ferrari

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Ferrari 296 Speciale Piloti: Hybrid Power Meets Racing Heritage
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Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F2001 sold for 15.98 million euros

A few days ago, a Ferrari F2001 owned by Michael Schumacher was sold at auction for 15,980,000 euros. It is one of the most expensive F1 cars ever sold at auction, and the entire amount was paid to the Keep Fighting Foundation, which continues the charitable work of the seven-time F1 champion.

This car from the 2001 season achieved outstanding results with drivers Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello. Thanks to them, at the end of the season Ferrari was the constructors’ champion with 179 points, 77 more than McLaren-Mercedes, and Schumacher became the drivers’ champion with 123 points.

“Just winning the Monaco Grand Prix would make this car very significant, but the fact that it was driven in a season that saw the drivers’ and constructors’ titles, the first ever tied in Ferrari’s history, takes it to a whole new level. We are excited that chassis 211 is once again at the site of a historic victory, and it is a privilege to be selling the car during the Monaco race weekend,” said Augustin Sabatie-Garat, sales director at RM Sotheby’s.

Also, what makes this F1 car stand out from the rest is that this Ferrari F2001 is the only car in which a German driver has won both the Monaco Grand Prix and the drivers’ title, as well as the last car to win Monaco in the same year as he won the title.

The F2001 is powered by a 3.0-litre V10 engine that develops 825 hp. It should also be noted that the most expensive Ferrari ever sold was the one driven by the legendary Michael Schumacher.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2001 sold for 15.8 million euros
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Mansory Pugnator Tricolore Limited Edition

In September 2024, Mansory unveiled the Mansory Pugnator based on the Ferrari Purosangue, which received a lot of criticism from fans of the Italian brand. Now, from the workshop of the German tuning company comes the second version and one of the most interesting conversions ever, the Mansory Pugnator Tricolore. It will be produced in only 3 units.

The car is finished in the colors of the Italian flag and bears the number 03 on both sides with the inscription “Tricolore Edition”. It is equipped with a forged carbon fiber bodykit, which includes larger intakes on the front bumper that significantly increase downforce on the front axle, wheel arch extensions, fender vents, massive side grilles and fake rear door intakes. At the rear, there is a massive diffuser with four exhaust pipes, a rear grille and a double rear spoiler. There are also plenty of fins, creases and air intakes, giving the Pugnator a more aggressive look.

The luxurious cabin is made of premium materials and features a white color scheme combined with red and green accents on the seats, floor mats, doors, armrests, center console and dashboard. The seat backs feature a plaque with the words “Mansory Atelier” while the headrests feature an embroidered company name. A numbered plaque on the dashboard completes the car’s uniqueness.

Under the bonnet is a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine with 766 hp (560 kW) and 530 lb-ft (716 Nm) of torque. That’s significantly more power compared to the Purosangue, which has 715 hp (526 kW) and 528 lb-ft (716 Nm) of torque. The car sits on new 22″ and 23″ FC.5 one-piece forged wheels wrapped in high-performance tires.

The price of this limited edition car is not known.

Source: Mansory

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Mansory Pugnator Tricolore Limited Edition