Breaking News: Robert Kubica to Lead AF Corse Ferrari in WEC 2026!
In a thrilling announcement that has sent shockwaves through the motorsport world, AF Corse has confirmed that the legendary Robert Kubica will continue his journey with the Ferrari Hypercar team in the 2026 World Endurance Championship (WEC). The ex-Formula 1 superstar, who has proven time and again that age is just a number, will be back in the #85 Ferrari 499P alongside sensational talents Ye Yifei and Phil Hanson, ensuring an unchanged driver line-up that promises electrifying competition.
Fans of endurance racing will be delighted to know that all three Ferrari Hypercar entries will stick with the same formidable teams that dominated the previous season. The reigning champions, James Calado, Antonio Giovinazzi, and Alessandro Pier Guidi, will once again pilot the iconic #51 car, while the #50 model will see Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen continue to push the limits of performance. This steadfast line-up is a testament to Ferrari’s commitment to excellence as they head into another thrilling season.
Kubica, who stepped up to the WEC’s top tier in 2024 after a stunning title-winning campaign in LMP2 with WRT, has become a household name in the world of endurance racing. The Polish driver initially joined forces with Ye and Robert Shwartzman, but after Shwartzman’s move to IndyCar in 2025, Hanson seized the opportunity to join the dynamic duo. Together, they made history by clinching the outright victory at the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours last June, defeating the formidable #6 Porsche Penske 963 LMDh team.
Despite speculation about Kubica’s future in the sport following his 41st birthday last December, this recent declaration confirms that he is not only sticking around but is set to make waves in the sport again! An intriguing twist is that he will be the sole non-factory driver in the #85 line-up, as Ye and Hanson have both achieved works status with Ferrari. Ye, who previously raced with Renault and Porsche, has officially become a works driver as of his first season with AF Corse in 2024, while Hanson joined the elite roster just this month.
Ferrari enters the 2026 season riding high on the success of a dominant previous year, having clinched both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ championships, along with an unforgettable Le Mans victory. The iconic Prancing Horse has opted not to utilize any of its remaining evo jokers to update its benchmark-setting car, although they have made several key adjustments to enhance performance and reliability.
The highly anticipated 2026 WEC campaign kicks off in Qatar on March 28 and promises to deliver eight rounds of heart-pounding racing action, just like last year. Fans and competitors alike are on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting what this legendary team will unveil next. Get ready for a season filled with excitement, tenacity, and the unmistakable roar of Ferrari engines on the racetrack!








