Excitement,
acceleration, emotions, and the roar of Ferraris passing by. Ferrari Racing
Days are coming to Abu Dhabi, from the 2-5th February, Yas Marina Circuit will
host this exclusive private track event. Bringing together the exceptional Ferrari
Challenge, F1 Clienti, XX Program and Club Competizioni GT alongside the
successful season 3 of Passione Ferrari Club Challenge in a gathering like only
Ferrari can provide.
It is
with anticipation that Corse Cliente events return back to Abu Dhabi. Across
the four days, esteemed clients will come together on one of the world’s most
famous racetracks, to drive cars most can only dream of. For more information
about each program, please follow the links at the end of this page.
We
will witness the marvelous 488 Challenge Evos, dominators of speed and
adrenaline, driven by the proficient members of the Ferrari Challenge and Club
Challenge aiming to break the clock records and accomplish the first spots
against each other.
The
noteworthy event opens the fences to the Ferrari owners who desire to be part
of the racing community, to test their compelling models and the latest 296 GTB
in a safe, oriented environment as part of Passione Ferrari
The
journey through mixed sentiments between driving thrill and excitement, joy and
competition will leave the crowd with unforgettable memories that only Ferrari
is capable of creating. We cannot wait to make Ferrari moments with you.
To
register your interest please call us at +974 44208788
Season 3
of Passione Ferrari Club Challenge Middle East grows in the number of
participants with every event. Sp far it has been a season of excitement,
thrills and speed across the region with events being held in Abu Dhabi, Dubai,
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait. Round 5 of Passione Ferrari Club Challenge sees
us back at the world famous Yas Marina Circuit Abu Dhabi for a second time this
season.
Passione
Ferrari is the introduction to racing, with clients taking to the track in
their own Ferraris, or test driving the latest models, alongside expert
instructors. It is an exhilarating joy to push these cars to their limits on
the world's best tracks. A family day experience for many, it is something to
share and remember for years to come.
Club
Challenge members will take to the track to further their skills in their
Ferrari 488 Challenge Evos. Club Challenge is often known as the gentleman's
race, with all races against the clock as opposed to battling it out on the
corners, the Super Pole sees winners decided by the tenth of a second and it's
always a close finale.
Two of
Corse Clienti’s most exclusive programs, F1 Clienti and the XX Program, combine
Ferrari’s dream cars, former racing stars of the past with limited series
hypercars in exclusive non-competitive events.
F1
Clienti brings back to the track the single seater racers that Scuderia Ferrari
used in the F1 World Championships between the 1920s – 1970s. At Abu Dhabi we
will see sixteen of these old age heroes including one Ferrari F300, one F2001,
two F2007s, one F60, one F138, and one SF70H, the single-seater hybrid
powertrain used in competition in 2017.
The XX
Program features the hypercars developed by Ferrari that will never been seen
on the streets. Twenty cars will lap the track at Abu Dhabi in a display of
power like no other. The most represented car of XX Program is the newest
model, the FXX-K Evo, along with other cars such as the FXX and 599XX.
These
iconic cars will take to the track at the famous Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
in a display of history and prestige, the single seater F1 models bringing back
memories of glorious moments, accompanied by the most limited series highest
performance Ferraris.
GT
racing car heroes from thirty years of Ferrari racing history return to the
track alongside current leaders from specific GT championships at Club
Competizioni GT's private, non-competitive events. The program invites the
owners of these exclusive cars, manufactured since 1989, to take part in track
events across the world’s most recognizable, most prestigious circuits. Club
Competizioni GT offers a unique experience for owners to drive their own car in
a safe racing environment with expert advice and assistance from dedicated
official Competizioni GT drivers. Unmatched driving thrills as only Ferrari can
provide.
Thirteen
Ferrari models are eligible to take part in the Club Competizioni GT, ranging
from the 2989 F40 Competizione to the newest 296 GT3s presently available to
Ferrari’s racing customers. Club membership provides drivers with everything
they need, in addition to the basic equipement that includes a custom clothing
kit and a set of tyres for each round, there are also on demand services such
as one on one sessions with professional drivers, car transport and customized
logistics.
Five
cars will be present at Abu Dhabi, the Ferrari 488 GT3 models and the limited
edition 488 GT Modificata, unveiled in 2020. This car mounts a twin-turbo V8
powerplant that, not subject to limits imposed by sports regulations, is
capable of delivering a maximum power output that is around 700 horsepower.
A
challenge that spans three continents, with over 1000 drivers that have taken
part in 100s of races since it began in 1993. It has grown into one of the
worlds most famous one-make championships. With every driver going head to head
in the same make, same model and same generation, there is no technical
advantage, leaving only one thing to separate the competition, skill.
The
Ferrari Challenge is the perfect competition for those who want more than just
to drive their Ferraris on the road and feel the desire to compete in top level
sprint races. The championship which features Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo cars,
is divided into the Europe, North America and Asia Pacific series.
A total
of 25 Ferrari Challenge cars are entered into the Abu Dhabi event, with 11 of
those valid for the Asia Pacific – APAC series. For the other 14 cars entered, coming
from the Europe and North America series, there is an overall ranking that will
decide the best at the end of the two rounds. After rounds already held in
Suzuka and Fuji, Japan and Mugello and Imola, Italy, followed by Dubai at the
end of January, Abu Dhabi will be the last race of the season.
The
standings in the APAC series season are in the Trofeo Pirelli AM, sees Yudai
Uchida (Rosso Scuderia) leading with 123 points, ahead of Nobuhiro Imada (Rosso
Scuderia), at 117. In the Shell Cup, Kazuyuki Imada (Cornes Osaka) is first, on
121 points; second is Kanji Yagura (Cornes Osaka), 21 lengths behind; third is
Motohiko Isozaki (Cornes Shiba), 58 points behind. In the Shell AM Cup, Shigeru
Kamiue (European Version) is the leader, with 95 points, ahead of Baby Kei
(Cornes Osaka) and Andrew Moon (FMK), detached by 42 and 52 points
respectively.