Video: 296 GT3 Evo, the drivers recount the development of the racing car

At Spa-Francorchamps, during the 24 Hours valid as the third round of the GT World Challenge Europe – Endurance Cup, the Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo was unveiled – the car that, from 2026, will take over from the standard 296 GT3. The project’s goal is clear: to further evolve an already winning car by enhancing its aerodynamic efficiency, responsiveness, and adaptability to the various circuits on the international stage. Development of the car was entrusted to official drivers Alessandro Pier Guidi and Alessio Rovera, who in an interview explained how the project has progressed. Among the key innovations are more effective aerodynamics in dirty air conditions, new suspension kinematics at both the front and rear, and a slightly shorter gear ratio designed to optimise acceleration while exiting slow corners. 

“It’s not about performance per se because the pace on a clean lap is essentially the same, but the improvements introduced can make a big difference during the race,” explained Pier Guidi.

During the testing phase, which also took place at the Monza circuit, engineers and drivers worked in close synergy, assessing every modification from a holistic perspective while considering the car’s behaviour on different tracks. This required a selective approach, discarding some solutions in favour of a more balanced and versatile setup.

“I had the chance to work on the standard GT3 version too and gather a lot of data,” added Rovera, “so now, with the Evo’s development, I feel I’ve grown as a driver, and we’ll aim to make the most of these upgrades to be even more competitive.”

With the new 296 GT3 Evo, Ferrari aims to confirm and surpass the results achieved with the previous generation, looking to further enrich its list of GT triumphs.