The news follows last week’s announcement that he has left Porsche’s stable, having previously been nominated as a ‘Selected Driver’ by its Asia Pacific motorsport arm.
He most recently drove a Porsche 963 LMDh entered by the German marque’s customer team Jota in WEC’s Hypercar class this year, but wasn’t included in the British outfit’s expanded line-up of two cars for 2024.
Ye’s exact plans for next season will be revealed by Ferrari at a later date, but he is likely to drive the third 449P LMH fielded by AF Corse on a customer basis in 2024.
This would see him team up again with former Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica, with the two previously having won the 2021 European Le Mans Series title together with Louis Deletraz.
No spots are available in Ferrari’s factory LMH roster, with the Italian manufacturer expected to continue with the same six drivers across its two works cars.
“When I heard I would be an official Ferrari driver, I was thrilled,” said the Chinese driver. “For me, this is a dream come true. This new sporting chapter opening with the Prancing Horse is definitely a milestone in my career.”
Source: Autosport