Perrodo: Ferrari 499P Asian Hypercar Effort “In the Talks”
Photo: Eric Le Galliot/MPS Agency Francois Perrodo has confirmed discussions with AF Corse to enter the 2026-27 Asian Le Mans Series in the new Hypercar class, although has cast questions whether the championship will go ahead as planned amid the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The Frenchman, who took LMP2 Pro-Am class honors at Le Mans in 2024 in an AF Corse-run Oreca 07 Gibson, has long raced for the Amato Ferrari-owned operation, in both GT3 and LMP2 competition. While currently focused on the European Le Mans Series ranks, as well as next weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, Perrodo revealed that he could add an Asian program later this year, should the pieces fall into place. Perrodo is the first FIA Bronze-rated driver to confirm talks to race a Ferrari 499P, which Ferrari’s global head of endurance Antonello Coletta confirmed talks with multiple undisclosed customers. “It’s in the talks,” Perrodo told Sportscar365 on Friday in Le Mans. ...