Overview
- ESA NanoTech and AF Corse announced the partnership Tuesday at the company’s Kilometro Rosso site in Bergamo, unveiling the Ferrari 499P #83’s new livery with ESA branding.
- AF Corse confirmed the returning driver trio for the Hypercar entry, with Robert Kubica joined by Ferrari factory drivers Phil Hanson and Yifei Ye.
- The 499P #83 is slated to start its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship campaign at Imola during the April 17–19 weekend.
- Proposed graphene uses will be trialed before any race debut, including a tougher plank made with graphene resin to allow a lower ride height for more downforce, plus engine oil additives aimed at cutting piston friction.
- ESA NanoTech, part of Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio’s LMDV Capital, pitches a chemical‑free process that turns waste plastic into graphene, while AF Corse brings momentum from its 2025 Le Mans win and the Hypercar Teams title.