Hanson Named Factory Ferrari Driver

Ferrari has named Phil Hanson as the newest member of its factory stable ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season.

Hanson, 26, earns full works status off the back of a successful 2025 campaign in which he was part of the satellite AF Corse Ferrari lineup that both won the 24 Hours of Le Mans alongside Robert Kubica and Yifei Ye.

The same trio finished second in the drivers’ standings behind the No. 51 Ferrari crew.

While Hanson’s 2026 program remains yet to be officially confirmed, he will continue in the WEC, and it is expected he will remain in the No. 83 AF Corse car for a second season, most likely as part of an unchanged lineup.

So far, only Ye has been confirmed to be driving the car in 2026.

“I am immensely proud to join Ferrari as an official factory driver and to continue my journey in the FIA WEC,” said Hanson.

“I have admired Ferrari since I was a kid, but it wasn’t until working alongside Ferrari in 2025 that I came to appreciate the team’s relentless pursuit of winning.

“I am honored to be able to continue to build on the success achieved last season, but above all to become part of the Prancing Horse family.”

Ferrari’s global head of endurance Antonello Coletta added: “After a successful season with the AF Corse team, during which he not only won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the No. 83 499P but also showed consistency and excellent performance throughout the championship, finishing second in the drivers’ world championship standings with his teammates, Phil has earned Ferrari’s full confidence.

“We are therefore delighted to welcome him into our family as part of the group of official drivers, convinced that the journey we are about to undertake will continue to be successful, just like the 2025 season.”