via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9rxu5Dmb5w
This video features onboard footage from the number 51 Ferrari 499P during the 2025 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, part of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Driven by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi, the car completed the race in first place, followed by the number 50 Ferrari, resulting in a 1-2 finish for the Ferrari – AF Corse team.
The footage covers key race segments, including high-speed sections of the Spa circuit like the legendary Eau Rouge and offer the engine sound of the hybrid powertrain of the Ferrari 499P, which combines a twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor on the front axle.
The 2025 version of the Ferrari 499P features a revised livery with a darker red and yellow accents, designed for improved visibility and referencing Ferrari’s racing heritage.
**Ferrari 499P – Technical Specifications**
**Category:**
FIA World Endurance Championship – Le Mans Hypercar (LMH)
**Chassis:**
* Carbon-fiber monocoque
* Fully FIA-homologated LMH prototype
* Integrated roll cage
* Double wishbone push-rod suspension (front and rear)
**Dimensions:**
* Length: Approx. 5,100 mm
* Width: 2,000 mm (maximum allowed)
* Weight: 1,030 kg (minimum, per LMH regulations)
**Powertrain:**
* **Internal Combustion Engine:**
* 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo
* Rear-mid engine layout
* Derived from the Ferrari road car architecture
* Direct injection, 120° bank angle
* **Hybrid System (MGU-K):**
* Electric motor on front axle
* Max output: 200 kW (272 hp)
* Motor Generator Unit – Kinetic (MGU-K)
* Powered by a lithium-ion battery recharged through regenerative braking
* **Combined Power Output:**
* Regulated maximum: 500 kW (680 hp) total (ICE + hybrid)
* Front-wheel drive activated only above 190 km/h, per regulations
**Transmission:**
* 7-speed sequential gearbox
* Electronic gear shift system
* Paddle shift operation
**Brakes:**
* Carbon-carbon brake discs and pads
* Hydraulic actuated braking system with brake-by-wire (front) for energy recovery
**Wheels & Tires:**
* Rims: 18-inch forged magnesium
* Tires: Michelin (WEC spec)
**Aerodynamics:**
* Single adjustable rear wing element
* Optimized underfloor with diffuser
* Compliant with LMH downforce/drag ratio regulations
**Electronics:**
* Bosch ECU (FIA-mandated)
* Traction control system
* Data acquisition system with telemetry
**Fuel:**
* TotalEnergies renewable fuel (FIA-mandated, 100% sustainable)
**Debut:**
* 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship
* First victory: 24 Hours of Le Mans 2023
**Team:**
* Ferrari – AF Corse
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