IMSA: First kilometers for the Ferrari 296 GT3 at Fiorano

Today saw the debut on the track for the Ferrari 296 GT3 at Fiorano ahead of its racing debut in 2023.

At the wheel, two-time world champion Alessandro Pier Guidi and Andrea Bertolini. Guidi carried out the first shakedown, launching the development of the new Prancing Horse racing car, taking turns with Bertolini.

First kilometers for the Ferrari 296 GT3 in Fiorano. Photo courtesy of Ferrari

The day’s program alternated between sessions of laps on the track and stages when the 296 GT3 was checked by the technicians, according to a statement from the Italian manufacturer.end

“Today marks the occasion of GT racing becoming part of our future”, commented Antonello Coletta, Head of Ferrari Attività Sportive GT, “and it’s a special moment.

“We chose to carry out the first tests in Fiorano because it’s our home and to allow the people who worked on the project to share a very special emotion. The car has an intense testing program ahead of it, but we’ve already had some good feedback from this first session.”