Cetilar Racing Reveals Blue Ferrari 499P for Asian Le Mans Series

Ferrari 499P in New Colors

Cetilar Racing has introduced its Ferrari 499P in a distinctive blue livery as it prepares for the 2026-27 Asian Le Mans Series season. This season's races will occur in Europe, due to the ongoing crisis in Iran, marking an exciting debut for the hypercar category.

The team will race under the familiar Cetilar colors, featuring a metallic blue base with green stripes accentuating the cockpit and front end. This design draws inspiration from the #83 Ferrari 499P currently competing in the World Endurance Championship (WEC).

Driver Lineup and Competition

The Ferrari 499P will be piloted by Roberto Lacorte, his son Nicola, and Ferrari factory driver Antonio Fuoco. They will face competition from another 499P entered by AF Corse, driven by Luis Perez Companc, Yifei Ye, and Nicklas Nielsen. These two hypercars will be the only entries in the Asian LMS's inaugural season.

Challenges Ahead

Several planned entries, including Peugeot 9X8s and Porsche 963 cars, have not come to fruition due to a shortage of Bronze-rated drivers required for the series. The shift to a European-only calendar has also led to the withdrawal of several Asian amateur drivers. This season serves as a test to determine the viability of hypercars outside the main endurance series, WEC and IMSA.

Upcoming Races

The racing schedule includes:

• 14-15 November: Two four-hour races at Le Castellet
• 16-17 January: Two four-hour races at Jerez
• 20-21 February: Two four-hour races at Portimao

Roberto Lacorte expressed his excitement for the challenge ahead, noting the significance of this project for Cetilar Racing and his personal dream of racing alongside top drivers like Fuoco and his son.