New Track-Only Ferrari Debut
Ferrari Unveils Track-Only 296 GT Modificata and Highlights Rich Racing History
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The 296 GT Modificata uses a six-speed sequential gearbox with a carbon-fiber clutch and produces 800 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm; Ferrari says it can lap the Fiorano circuit three seconds faster than the 296 GT3 Evo.
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Venuum plans to assemble the V40s in batches of only two or three cars, with each example individually finished to its owner’s specifications. The company says the cars will have largely carbon-fiber bodies and custom aerodynamic components.
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The SF1000 retained flashes of competitiveness despite its power deficit: Charles Leclerc took pole position at both the Austrian season opener and the Bahrain Grand Prix.
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The SF-25’s most significant technical change was a switch from push-rod to pull-rod front suspension, intended to improve airflow around the front of the car and increase floor and diffuser performance. Ferrari also unveiled the car at London’s O2 Arena on Feb. 18, 2025.
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The F1-75 was designed around Formula 1’s new 18-inch Pirelli tires, which replaced the 13-inch wheels used during the hybrid era. Charles Leclerc won in Bahrain, Australia and Austria, while Carlos Sainz secured his first F1 victory at Silverstone.
Ferrari has unveiled the 296 GT Modificata, a track-only supercar packing 730 horsepower from a twin-turbo V6 engine and weighing just 1,330 kilograms. Times Now News says the car laps Ferrari's Fiorano test circuit three seconds faster than the standard 296 GT3 Evo racer. The 296 GT Modificata is reserved exclusively for members of Ferrari's Club Competizioni GT program, a members-only track experience.
Meanwhile, Dubai-based custom builder Venuum is assembling a separate F40-inspired hypercar called the V40, heavily modified from the SF90 platform. Auto X reports Venuum will build cars in batches of just two or three, with around 1,100 horsepower and deliveries starting by late 2026. The V40 will wear Venuum badging, not Ferrari logos, marking a bold departure from Ferrari's standard lineup.
Raw Power Without Racing Restrictions
The 296 GT Modificata strips away the balance-of-performance limits that constrain official GT3 race cars. CNBC TV18 explains the car uses a six-speed sequential gearbox with a carbon-fiber clutch, producing 800 newton-meters of torque at 5,000 rpm. Without hybrid systems or racing rules holding it back, the track-only machine achieves lap times that crush the standard GT3 competition.
Ferrari built the 296 GT Modificata from its 296 GT3 Evo race car platform. Autocar India says the car will be produced in extremely limited numbers for Club Competizioni GT members only. Each buyer gets a two-seater built to order, meaning no two cars will be identical.
Venuum's Custom F40 Homage Arrives by 2026
Venuum's V40 takes the SF90 supercar and transforms it into a modern F40 tribute with custom aerodynamic bodywork. The cars will feature largely carbon-fiber bodies and bespoke exterior components tailored to each owner's taste. Auto X reports first deliveries are scheduled for the end of 2026, with the V40 producing approximately 1,100 horsepower.
Venuum plans to assemble the V40s in tiny batches—just two or three cars at a time. This ultra-exclusive approach means each example receives individually finished details and custom aerodynamic tuning. The V40 will carry Venuum branding instead of Ferrari badges, signaling a completely independent custom creation rather than an official factory model.
Ferrari's F1 Evolution From 2020 to 2025
Ferrari's track innovations reflect years of technical evolution in Formula 1. The 2020 SF1000 was built for the team's 1,000th Grand Prix but suffered a major power deficit after FIA ruled on a 2019 engine-performance controversy. Yet Charles Leclerc still claimed pole positions at Austria and Bahrain despite the disadvantage, showing flashes of competitiveness.
By 2022, the new ground-effect F1-75 revived Ferrari's winning ways. Autocar India notes the car won four races—with Leclerc taking three victories in Bahrain, Australia, and Austria, while Carlos Sainz won at Silverstone. The 2022 rules reset introduced 18-inch Pirelli tires and rewarded Ferrari's innovative chassis and aerodynamic design.
SF-25 Suspension Overhaul Targets 2026 Title Push
Ferrari unveiled the 2025 SF-25 at London's O2 Arena on February 18, making a dramatic technical switch from push-rod to pull-rod front suspension. This change clears airflow around the front of the car and boosts floor and diffuser performance. Magneto Magazine explains the new architecture gives Ferrari greater scope for aerodynamic development heading into the crucial 2026 engine regulation reset.
The SF-25 pairs the new suspension with major aerodynamic and chassis refinements as the team chases championship contention alongside drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. The pull-rod design represents a calculated risk to improve car dynamics and unlock performance gains before the 2026 rules shake up the entire sport once again.
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