Somewhat over every week after the tip of the 2024 motorsport season, Ferrari President John Elkann summed up the previous 12 months which are nearing their conclusion, however not solely that.
If 2024 was important for confirming competitiveness within the World Endurance Championship with a second consecutive victory on the 24 Hours of Le Mans and for seeing Ferrari contend for a System 1 title till the final race, 2025 will convey equally excessive expectations, thanks partially to the arrival of Lewis Hamilton.
“The season has been optimistic, due to our groups who labored tirelessly to honor Ferrari’s racing spirit,” John Elkann started. “The victories in iconic races, each within the FIA WEC and System 1, will stay unforgettable. I’ll always remember Sunday, September 1st, a big day once we received each in Austin and Monza.”
The 24 Hours of Le Mans was a spotlight, together with the satisfaction of seeing the 296 GT3 obtain prestigious victories worldwide, to not point out the extremely optimistic debut of the Problem model, which fuels Ferrari’s single-make GT collection.
“We confirmed ourselves as winners at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the second consecutive yr. It was an extremely joyful second. The 296 GT3 additionally introduced us many satisfactions, beginning with the 24 Hours of Daytona, whereas the 296 Problem garnered widespread acclaim amongst our sport-focused purchasers in its debut yr.”
John Elkann additionally prolonged his gratitude to Carlos Sainz. The Spaniard will depart Ferrari on the finish of the yr to hitch Williams, having been changed by Lewis Hamilton. Regardless of realizing from the start of the yr that he would go away Maranello, Carlos remained an exemplary skilled and delivered a high-level season, identical to his earlier ones with Ferrari.
“In System 1, we have been contenders for the Constructors’ title till the very finish. Within the yr of Scuderia Ferrari’s ninety fifth anniversary, we received the Monaco GP, with Charles Leclerc later giving us victories in Monza, in entrance of a crowd of enthusiastic followers, and Austin. Carlos triumphed in Australia and Mexico, thus crowning his journey with Scuderia Ferrari. I want to thank him for the eagerness and expertise he has demonstrated over these 4 years with us.” – he added.
After reflecting on the previous, Ferrari should now look to the long run. John Elkann outlined the initiatives for the subsequent season, emphasizing the presence of Lewis Hamilton and the goals the corporate should obtain, even within the automotive sector.
“At Ferrari, we’re continuously oriented towards the long run. That’s the reason I look with enthusiasm on the many initiatives for subsequent yr: the primary electrical Ferrari, a System 1 crew welcoming new skills, and the brand new driver pairing of Charles and Lewis. All whereas awaiting the brand new problem on the earth of crusing.”
“Within the second half of 2025, we are going to share a brand new strategic plan through the Capital Markets Day. Will probably be a possibility to reaffirm our unwavering dedication to innovation, exclusivity, and excellence, which go hand in hand with our journey towards carbon neutrality by 2030,” Ferrari’s president concluded.
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