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Ferrari has unveiled the uprated Evolution package for its outgoing 296 GT3 race car, set for its debut in the 2026 sportscar racing season.
Ferrari introduced the updated Evolution package for the 296 GT3 race car, slated for its debut in the 2026 sportscar racing season, enhancing its mechanical and aerodynamic features.
The 296 GT3 has found success in multiple national and international GT racing championships, with teams like AF Corse and Risi Competizione showcasing their victories in races like IMSA’s 24 Hours of Daytona and the WEC.
The Evolution package for the 296 GT3 includes improvements in gearbox ratio cascade and aerodynamic stability, especially in dirty air conditions, to enhance performance.
Ferrari utilized a combination of wind tunnel testing, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) calculations, and on-track testing to validate these enhancements, with a specific focus on aerodynamic performance in traffic situations.
The Evolution package also features new air cooling ducts for brake and cockpit cooling, a redesigned rear wing with quick adjustment mechanism, and upgraded rear wheel arch bodywork borrowed from the LMGT3 specification.
Front and rear suspension kinematics have been optimized for reliability, and customers with the outgoing 296 GT3 will be offered an upgrade kit to Evo-specification.
The 296 GT3 has secured five titles to its name, including Drivers’ and Team titles in the Pro class of the GT World Challenge Europe, solidifying its position as a formidable competitor in the GT racing circuit.
