Ferrari has confirmed Phil Hanson as a factory endurance driver on a multi-year contract starting with the 2026 season, strengthening its official Hypercar roster for the FIA World Endurance Championship.

The 26-year-old Briton steps up to full works status after a strong 2025 campaign with AF Corse, highlighted by his overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the privately entered #83 Ferrari 499P.

From privateer success to factory role

Hanson’s season with AF Corse went well beyond a single standout result. Alongside Robert Kubica and Yifei Ye, he finished second in the FIA WEC drivers’ standings and helped secure the FIA World Cup for Hypercar Teams for independent entries.

The trio delivered consistent front-running performances throughout the season, including the Le Mans win, another podium finish and a pole position.

A long résumé in endurance racing

Born in London in 1999, Hanson brings extensive prototype experience into his new role. His career includes titles in the Britcar Endurance Championship, Asian Le Mans Series, European Le Mans Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship in LMP2 machinery.

After debuting in the Hypercar category in 2024 with an LMDh programme in both WEC and IMSA, Hanson made the switch to Ferrari’s 499P in 2025 — a move that proved decisive in earning him a permanent place within Ferrari’s official driver line-up.

Confidence earned through consistency

Hanson said he was proud to take the next step with Ferrari, having gained a deeper understanding of the brand during his 2025 campaign

“Becoming a Ferrari works driver is something I’m incredibly proud of,” Hanson said. “Working closely with Ferrari last season really showed me the level of dedication and attention to detail that goes into everything they do. I’m honoured to continue this journey as part of the official driver line-up in the FIA World Endurance Championship.”

Ferrari Global Head of Endurance and Corse Clienti Antonello Coletta said Hanson had earned the team’s trust through his performances across the season.

“Phil proved himself throughout the championship with AF Corse,” Coletta explained. “Beyond the results, he showed consistency, speed and reliability at every stage. On that basis, we are very pleased to welcome him into Ferrari’s group of official drivers.”

WEC season set to begin in Qatar

Ferrari’s Hypercar campaign will get underway at the season-opening Qatar 1812km at Lusail, where the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship begins in late March.