Ferrari Locks In Calado With Multi-Year Deal Ahead of WEC Finale

The extension underscores Ferrari’s emphasis on driver continuity for its 499P program into 2026.

Overview

James Calado signed a new multi-year contract with Ferrari, confirmed on October 31 before the Bahrain season finale.
He leads the Hypercar drivers’ standings entering the final round of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Calado becomes the third Ferrari Hypercar driver to renew this year, following Antonio Giovinazzi in July and Nicklas Nielsen in September.
Ferrari endurance chief Antonello Coletta cast the move as continuity and signaled no plans to alter the factory 499P lineup for upcoming seasons.
Aligned with Ferrari since 2014, Calado has three WEC GTE-Pro titles, two Le Mans class wins, the 2023 overall Le Mans victory, and a 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona GTD Pro win.