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.