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Ferrari to build hypercar for Le Mans return

Ferrari will return to racing in the main category of the Le Mans 24 Hours from 2023 onwards.

The Italian manufacturer announced Wednesday it is building a hypercar to enter sports car racing's main series, the World Endurance Championship.

Ferrari has not competed in the premier class of the Le Mans 24 Hours, WEC's most famous race, since 1973. It will compete to win the race outright from 2023 onwards with its new hypercar.

The World Endurance Championship is undergoing a revamp of its rules, with emphasis on road-relevant hypercars aimed at attracting big manufacturers such as Ferrari.