FERRARI CHALLENGE
Event website:
https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/corse-clienti/le-mans
The Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Europe will feature as an official support race for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. The iconic race week and support series are scheduled to take place from June 10 to June 13, 2026, at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France.
Event Overview
The Ferrari Challenge acts as a premier support race leading up to the main 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance event. Driver lineups will consist of competitors across the Trofeo Pirelli and Coppa Shell classes, racing the high-performance Ferrari 296 Challenge cars.
Key Dates for the Week
· June 10, 2026: Track action begins alongside the main Le Mans practice/qualifying sessions.
· June 10–13, 2026: Ferrari Challenge practices, qualifying, and racing sessions (exact daily timetables will be finalized closer to the event).
· June 13–14, 2026: The main event, the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, kicks off.
Ferrari Challenge Europe
Driver Categories: Divided into four distinct classes:
- Trofeo Pirelli: For professional/high-level drivers.
- Trofeo Pirelli Am: For amateur drivers.
- Coppa Shell: For experienced older drivers (50+).
- Coppa Shell Am: For less experienced older drivers (50+)
The approximately $1 million-per-season cost to compete in the Ferrari Challenge race series includes transportation for the vehicle and full mechanical support. Ferrari S.p.A.
The 3.9 litre V8 engine 670 hp drives the most powerful car ever seen in the Ferrari Challenge. The kit is designed to increases the car's overall performance and its consistency in race conditions, and also improves the handling for even better feedback and driving pleasure.
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REQUIREMENTS
To enter, drivers must have an International C Race Licence and be part of a team that has been authorised by Ferrari. If you do not yet have a Race Licence but would like to compete, talk to us about how we can help you.
The categories are:
Trofeo Pirelli – For professional drivers
Trofeo Pirelli AM – For amateur drivers
Coppa Shell – For experienced older (50+) drivers
Coppa Shell AM – For less experienced older (50+) drivers
One of the Team Website
https://www.ffcorse.com/ferrari-programmes/ferrari-challenge-europe/
Festival & Entertainment
In addition to the racing, the event hosts a large Fan Zone near the circuit's karting track, where Ferrari Museums typically host dedicated stands.
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