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Yifei Ye spoke to Motorsport Week about making history as China’s first Ferrari driver and racing in the #83 AF Corse Ferrari 499P Hypercar.
In the third interview of the series, Ye discussed his time with the Maranello brand, driving for JOTA in the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship season before switching to Ferrari in 2024. He became the first Chinese Ferrari driver and achieved significant success, including winning at Lone Star Le Mans and securing Ferrari’s second WEC victory in 2024. Ye expressed his joy at being part of the Ferrari team, highlighting the team’s rich history and success in motorsports.
Ye’s racing experience extends beyond the WEC, having competed in multiple Le Mans 24 Hours races and winning championships in the European Le Mans Series and Asian Le Mans Series. He emphasized the valuable partnership with his co-drivers Robert Kubica and Louis Deletraz, praising Kubica’s Formula 1 background and speed. Despite some setbacks, Ye remains optimistic about achieving great results with Ferrari in the future.
