Cetilar Racing Unveils Ferrari for Asian Le Mans Series
The team will run a blue Ferrari 499P in an all-European calendar for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Motorsports
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Cetilar Racing has officially unveiled its blue Ferrari 499P for the 2026-27 Asian Le Mans Series season. The series will take place entirely in Europe across six races featuring a grid consisting of two hypercars.
Why it matters
The series shifted to a European calendar due to scheduling conflicts with MotoGP in Buriram, ongoing regional crises in Iran, and cost management efforts. Additionally, a limited supply of required Bronze-rated drivers constrained the growth of hypercar entries.
The grid features two hypercars, down from the higher numbers of Peugeot 9X8s and Porsche 963s initially expected for the season. Each individual race in the series will last for four hours.
The players
Cetilar Racing
This racing organization has a 10-year history of competition and is now expanding its presence with a new Ferrari hypercar entry.
AF Corse
A prominent racing team that will operate the second hypercar entry in the upcoming Asian Le Mans Series.
The details
The Cetilar Racing vehicle, featuring a metallic blue base with green accents, will be driven by Roberto Lacorte, Nicola Lacorte, and Antonio Fuoco. AF Corse will field the second confirmed entry, with a driver lineup of Luis Perez Companc, Yifei Ye, and Nicklas Nielsen.
Timeline
14-15 November 2026: Two four-hour races at Le Castellet.
16-17 January 2027: Two four-hour races at Jerez.
20-21 February 2027: Two four-hour races at Portimao.
Season Trajectory
This series acts as a testbed to see if high-performance hypercars can sustain operations outside of their primary homes in the WEC and IMSA series. The season results may influence future manufacturer participation in non-traditional series calendars.
The requirement for Bronze-rated drivers creates a strict talent threshold for teams looking to participate in this hypercar class. The switch to a European calendar ensures that all six races will take place within a more concentrated geographic footprint.
The takeaway
The move to an all-European schedule highlights the industry-wide focus on logistical efficiency and cost containment in high-end racing. Fans should monitor how the limited grid size impacts the competitive dynamics throughout the three race weekends.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Motorsport.
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