TM performance Competitors

Ferrari's story officially began in 1947 when its first road car, the 125 S, emerged from the gate of no. 4 Via Abetone Inferiore in Maranello. The iconic two-seater went on to win the Rome Grand Prix later that year and shortly thereafter was developed into a refined GT roadster. The company has travelled a long way since then, but its mission has remained unaltered: to make unique sports cars that represent the finest in Italian design and craftsmanship, both on the track and on the road. The very definition of excellence and sportiness, Ferrari needs no introduction. Its principal calling card is the numerous Formula One titles it has won: a total of 16 constructors’ championships and 15 drivers’ championships. And of course, there is the impressive lineup of legendary GT models. Cars that are unique for their design, technology and luxurious styling and that represent the best in Italian the world over.

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business, M-Sport has quickly become an industry leader with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe. Chosen to mastermind Ford’s assault on the FIA World Rally Championship, the Cumbrian-based squad have secured seven FIA World Rally Championships, 61 victories, 262 podium and 258 consecutive points finishes – making them one of the sport’s most successful outfits. In its mission to be a world leader in rallying, M-Sport also operates a thriving customer support business for private teams. Assisting Ford drivers with motorsport programmes around the world and establishing a true Ladder of Opportunity, they are the only manufacturer to offer a car across all levels of the FIA Rally Pyramid. But it’s not just in rallying that M-Sport excels, and in 2013 the company embarked on a new venture on the racetrack – catching the eye of Bentley Motors and selected to spearhead the design and development of the Continental GT3. Completing the first car in just six months, the Continental GT3 went on to secure considerable success and became the car of choice for a number of works-supported teams around the globe. In 2018, M-Sport also entered the world of electric motorsport as Jaguar’s technical partner in the I-PACE eTROPHY. Running alongside the FIA Formula E Championship, the zero-emission series completed two seasons and was M-Sport’s first step into sustainable motorsport – a concept currently being built on with the introduction of hybrid technology ahead of the 2022 FIA World Rally Championship. M-Sport is also set for expansion with the development of the M-Sport Evaluation Centre. The multi-million pound facility will provide a unique centre of engineering excellence – allowing leaders in automotive technology to follow concepts from design to production on one exclusively-situated and expertly-equipped site.

With more than 30 years' experience at the forefront of a continuously evolving industry, SRO Motorsports Group is the established leader in global GT racing. The company has developed a diverse portfolio of international and domestic series spanning Europe, America, Asia and Australia, with categories catering for GT1, GT2, GT3, GT4 and touring car machinery. Since 2001 it has overseen stewardship of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, helping to return the event to a position of global significance. SRO also works with the FIA to organise and promote the FIA Motorsport Games, a multi-disciplinary concept in which drivers compete in the colours of their national flag. The company is led by its founder, Stéphane Ratel, with offices in London, Paris, Liège, Hong Kong, Melbourne and the United States.