The 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona, held on 25–26 January at Daytona International Speedway, opened the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. Among the GTD Pro entries was the #21 Ferrari 296 GT3 fielded by AF Corse in Rosso Corsa, crewed by four drivers spanning Ferrari's full factory programme. BBR Models has captured that entry in resin at 1:43, producing a compact but precise record of one of endurance racing's most recognisable cars.
Ferrari 296 GT3: Twin-Turbo V6 Meets GT3 Regulations
The Ferrari 296 GT3 is derived from the 296 GTB road car and sits on Ferrari's Type F171 GT3 platform. Its 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6, set at a 120° bank angle, delivers around 600 hp in combined specification before GT3 Balance of Performance restrictions are applied. The bodywork is carbon fibre, developed in collaboration with Michelotto Automobili, and the drivetrain uses a sequential 6-speed transaxle gearbox. Overall length is 4,565 mm, making it marginally more compact than the 488 GT3 Evo it replaced as Ferrari's primary GT3 contender from the 2023 season.
AF Corse, Rosso Corsa and a Works-Grade Lineup at Daytona
AF Corse, based in Piacenza, Italy, is Ferrari's factory-supported GT endurance team and has campaigned Ferrari GT cars at Daytona across multiple seasons. For the 2025 Rolex 24, car #21 carried the classic Rosso Corsa red livery that has become synonymous with the team's IMSA programme. The driver roster paired two Ferrari works appointments — Alessandro Pier Guidi, a multiple Le Mans class winner, and Lilou Wadoux, a Ferrari Driver Academy graduate and 2024 Le Mans GTE Am class winner — with pro-am drivers Kei Cozzolino and Simon Mann, a structure typical of GTD Pro competition.
BBR Models: Resin Craftsmanship at 1:43
BBR Models — Best Buy Resin — is an Italian specialist manufacturer with an established reputation for low-run resin pieces across 1:43, 1:18 and 1:12 scales. The #21 AF Corse replica is built in resin, which allows finer surface geometry than diecast and is the standard material for BBR's GT racing line. The livery replicates the Rosso Corsa finish carried at Daytona in January 2025, with team graphics as raced. Resin construction means the body is a sealed, one-piece unit; detail is concentrated on the exterior aerodynamic surfaces, including the GT3 front splitter, side sills and rear diffuser assembly.
In the Display Cabinet: Scale, Pairings and Context
At 1:43, the 296 GT3's 4,565 mm real-car length yields a model of approximately 10.5 cm — compact enough for shelf grids or a standard display case tray. It pairs naturally with other AF Corse Ferrari GT entries from the IMSA and WEC programmes, or alongside a Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo to trace the marque's GT3 evolution. For collectors focused on Alessandro Pier Guidi or Lilou Wadoux, this piece represents a distinct 2025 endurance chapter alongside any 499P Hypercar or 296 LMGT3 entries from the same period.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the 1:43 scale model?
The Ferrari 296 GT3 measures 4,565 mm in real life. Divided by 43, that gives a model length of approximately 10.5 cm. You will need around 12–13 cm of shelf depth to display it comfortably alongside a nameplate or barrier detail.
Does the model have opening parts?
No. As is standard for BBR's resin racing replicas at 1:43, the body is a sealed one-piece unit with no opening doors, bonnet or engine cover. Detail is concentrated on the exterior surfaces — aerodynamic bodywork, GT3 splitter, side sills and rear diffuser.
Who makes this model and what material is it?
It is produced by BBR Models (Best Buy Resin), an Italian specialist known for low-run resin scale models. Resin allows sharper panel lines and finer livery reproduction than diecast at this scale.
Who were the drivers of the #21 AF Corse Ferrari at Daytona 2025?
The car was shared by Alessandro Pier Guidi and Lilou Wadoux (both Ferrari works drivers) alongside pro-am entrants Kei Cozzolino and Simon Mann. Pier Guidi is a multiple Le Mans class winner; Wadoux won the 2024 Le Mans GTE Am class.
