Love the 296. Despite all of the "non-Ferrari" comments about its powerplant, every video has it talk the talk and absolutely walk the walk of a brilliantly engineered weapon of a car for a driver to enjoy and that, with that gorgeous body, is everything I want a Ferrari to be. Thanks for letting us ride-along Ben, can't wait to see the Challenge race.
Ferrari need some more Ben content... c'mon Raffa... Hook the Stig up with more collabs... Mr. Collins sir, top notch job! Awesome 20 minutes spent. Thanks man.
You know something I’m really surprised that you’re videos don’t get 1000s more views than they do. There’s no BS with the stig tells you exactly how it is 👌
@@BenCollinsDrives Umm, Ben - that's a bot that was created today and is just looking to attract thirsty men into a "relationship". OTOH, I'll agree it's an educational journey to watch your vids. Cheers!
Ben, you're on another level! This video is so enjoyable, and to see the Ferrari guys thumbs up when you pulled in says it all! Marvellous commentary, too, full of info and impressions. Awesome, and I'm sure your 'working on it' will succeed! Cheers!
Im going to get ripped for this but its meant in a positive way. im really hoping you drop the "former stig Ben Collins" thing soon and just be Ben Collins, talented presenter / youtuber and automotive journalist. Yes, the stig was how you became known vut this is a different chapter in your career and im seeing a bright future, no need to keep looking back 🙂
The absolute best looking car. I had hoped that the SF90 line would get the latest hybrid tech, and the 296 line would be stripped down lightweight sports car (with a manual - fingers crossed). Maybe someday they'll have a road legal 296XX (since the XX designation doesn't mean anything any more) based on this that can be the lightweight pure sports car that we deserve.
What a great car,a very insightful review putting us in the driving seat,just technical enough to get an understanding of the technology and overall car performance. Great that you got to drive Ferrari test track and took us with you. Thanks Ben for the adventure 🎉🎉
Was surprised how Frikadelli was able to pull off that win at the N24 in 2023 in the 296s first year racing, after watching this it now makes a ton of sense
This car is so cool and it's fantastic hearing you talk about it . There are bots in the comments please look out for generic ones with women profile pictures that join hours ago and report them.
So a good while ago on a classic Aston Martin vid I commented - really like this roving reporter role for you Ben, and you’ve continued to nail it growing and evolving into quality vids like this. Top work young man!
So glad your keeping raw driving content alive.. focusing on the car, the sound and driving the sh!t out of it rather than all these other “reaction” style TH-camr videos with a camera pointed at their face while they cruise along 😴 💤
Ben should seriously develop this channel and his own show and present on his terms in his style. As the Stig his talents were grossly underutilized and underpaid. He's as good as Chris Harris in presenting and phenomenal at driving
@@BenCollinsDrives The access Ferrari are giving you is impressive. I've not noticed any other youtubers going to Fiorano to test all the latest toys. Do you have connections from the Top gear days?
Hahhahaha…. I was in the yellow Top banana in Formula F1rst when I raced against you back in 94! Still get gip from the broken wrist from your flying wheel and suspension at Brands hatch! 👌🤣
Ben, how about you set one camera continuously for a whole lap? Any camera will do. Just set it on screen, and leave it alone for a whole lap. You can talk on top, that's fine. The current 3s per camera-angle constant flipping non-stop is too much ADHD. Thanks!
A yellow racing car with AC - I can’t help but be reminded of May in the racing Aston Martin Vantage without AC, spraying his bits with deodorant. Looks a lot like the Corvette Z06 (except this goes round corners) :)
Saw recently a CGT that did 7.12 on the track that shall not be named after putting Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires it made me wonder what an F40 would pull on this track with new tech tires. It would just be really cool to see the progress of the F series lap times Ferrari has made after removing the tire tech from the equation.
Would be great to see a full uninterrupted push lap. Those cuts to a drone camera every few seconds really break up the immersion. Other than that great video as always!
I used my time machine yesterday and went to the year 2050 and they had little 1.0 litter v4 that was turbocharged and pumpi a 1000hp then it had a hybrid system built inside of the engine that added another 1000hp and something about the turbos that generated electricity to power the front wheels it had a battery that was about the size of a loaf of bread. It was made of a really nice plastic saying it's not brittle like carbon fiber lots stronger and lighter i guess space x developed the plastic but the car's were lightweight like 2.000 pounds wet and I thought car's would be self driving but because of insurance a driver had to be in a car and i thought there would be more electric cars but due to explosive risks of the batteries you couldn't have over a 100lb battery i guess lithium and water explodes. I don't have a time machine i was just wanting to write down some creative stuff. Nice Ferrari
Thanks for the forecast! I have a quick question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
That's what I want to watch a guy racing around a car we would all love to race around in but have to pay hundreds of dollars at Exotics/SpeedVegas in Las Vegas ¿`_
Has Ben driven a Ultima RS, I remember all the controversy regarding not getting the invite to Top Gear .. because .. ? An affordable super car ? is too much Car Politics. Cheers
Love the 296. Despite all of the "non-Ferrari" comments about its powerplant, every video has it talk the talk and absolutely walk the walk of a brilliantly engineered weapon of a car for a driver to enjoy and that, with that gorgeous body, is everything I want a Ferrari to be. Thanks for letting us ride-along Ben, can't wait to see the Challenge race.
Him and Tiff are 2 peas in a pod. Smart and can drive the wheels off anything.
We _all_ know Tiff was an early Stig ;-)
i would pick 296 over sf90 or superfast any day
@@denisk886When you have the money to afford a 296, you wouldn’t have to choose lol. I would have BOTH an 812 (likely a comp), and a 296 GTB.
@@danieldickerson4838 812 comp is like 4x 296 price
Ben is a natural presenter, he was wasted as the stig
Thank you
No, he wasn't. He made the Stig legendary.
He’s probably been wasted a few times since 🤣 🍻🍾
He was The Stig?
@@cupidstunt22 one of them with the old Top Gear.
This is how it’s done, great video Ben.
Appreciate it!
Ferrari need some more Ben content... c'mon Raffa... Hook the Stig up with more collabs... Mr. Collins sir, top notch job! Awesome 20 minutes spent. Thanks man.
p.s. that Ferrari 296 is just lovely.. want a go!
The sights. The sounds. The commentary. Loved it! The last lap with pure sound was fantastic too! I think this is your best video yet!
Awesome, thank you!
The drone pilot knows his stuff!!
Needs to moonlight in Ukraine! [for the Ukrainians, of course]
You know something I’m really surprised that you’re videos don’t get 1000s more views than they do. There’s no BS with the stig tells you exactly how it is 👌
THE BEST STIG driving a Ferrari. On Ferraris track and he's thanking them. I think they need to thank him
Watching your channel is always a fascinating and educational journey. Keep leading us into the world of your creativity and inspiring us!🦊🍰🐟
Thank you! Cheers!
@@BenCollinsDrives Umm, Ben - that's a bot that was created today and is just looking to attract thirsty men into a "relationship". OTOH, I'll agree it's an educational journey to watch your vids. Cheers!
[I recognize it's likely an intern, not Ben doing the comments here]
@@BenCollinsDrives these are spam bots......
A full 15 minutes of hardcore track action? YES PLEASE!
Huge props to whoever mic'd, mixed and mastered the in-car audio. Very fun to listen to on good headphones.
As an Italian, thanks for all these Ferrari contents!
My pleasure!
One of the best on track videos I’ve watched in ages!
Assetto Corsa Competizione really nailed the sound on this one. Uncanny how well it is represented.
ACC’s exhaust/engine notes for most, if not all of its cars is spot on. The best in the business.
Your videos are always a high standard of quality on TH-cam. Thank you for your work!👋🎮🤞
Glad you like them!
Ben, you're on another level! This video is so enjoyable, and to see the Ferrari guys thumbs up when you pulled in says it all! Marvellous commentary, too, full of info and impressions. Awesome, and I'm sure your 'working on it' will succeed! Cheers!
Thanks a ton!
Im going to get ripped for this but its meant in a positive way. im really hoping you drop the "former stig Ben Collins" thing soon and just be Ben Collins, talented presenter / youtuber and automotive journalist. Yes, the stig was how you became known vut this is a different chapter in your career and im seeing a bright future, no need to keep looking back 🙂
The absolute best looking car.
I had hoped that the SF90 line would get the latest hybrid tech, and the 296 line would be stripped down lightweight sports car (with a manual - fingers crossed). Maybe someday they'll have a road legal 296XX (since the XX designation doesn't mean anything any more) based on this that can be the lightweight pure sports car that we deserve.
Ben is on a roll!
Thank you, love your work!
Glad you enjoy it!
Look at Ben in his snazzy Ferrari race suit. Suitable attire for the occasion.
That’s a wicked car and some awesome driving skills. So cool to see you working with Ferrari I bet it’s a dream come true
I thoroughly enjoyed that, cheers Ben
Love the POV shots!
Thanks!
Ben's grandkids will have the best stories
enjoyed the full sending....nice to see Ben cut loose n drive
Glad you enjoyed it
brilliant video, every second of it-
WOW fiorano test track Thanks Ben 😍😎💛
My pleasure.
Amazing video Ben thank you! Loving the content!
Appreciate it!
What a great car,a very insightful review putting us in the driving seat,just technical enough to get an understanding of the technology and overall car performance. Great that you got to drive Ferrari test track and took us with you. Thanks Ben for the adventure 🎉🎉
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Was surprised how Frikadelli was able to pull off that win at the N24 in 2023 in the 296s first year racing, after watching this it now makes a ton of sense
Ben is on my top 5 dead or alive dinner guests
It's a race car, it's a Ferrari, it's on Fiorano what more can one ask for
What a great video! Loving the channel!
Thanks so much!
Thanks Ben for sharing!
Thanks for watching:)
That V6 sounds like it is putting it all down Ben...did they whisper to you what they jacked it up too?
Another banger Ben!
This car is so cool and it's fantastic hearing you talk about it .
There are bots in the comments please look out for generic ones with women profile pictures that join hours ago and report them.
So a good while ago on a classic Aston Martin vid I commented - really like this roving reporter role for you Ben, and you’ve continued to nail it growing and evolving into quality vids like this. Top work young man!
Many thanks!
That looks like a ton of fun :)
It sure was.
So glad your keeping raw driving content alive.. focusing on the car, the sound and driving the sh!t out of it rather than all these other “reaction” style TH-camr videos with a camera pointed at their face while they cruise along 😴 💤
Glad you enjoy it!
Absolutely brilliant, another amazing video, really enjoying your videos Ben!!!
Thanks a ton!
Loving the Ferrari content :)
Some say, when Ben talks, god listens.
Your presentation skills are excellent, Mr. Collins.
Great video, great car.
Thank you kindly
Ben should seriously develop this channel and his own show and present on his terms in his style. As the Stig his talents were grossly underutilized and underpaid. He's as good as Chris Harris in presenting and phenomenal at driving
Another Epic vlog from the legendary Ben 👍 awesome 👏
Thank you 🙌
@@BenCollinsDrives The access Ferrari are giving you is impressive. I've not noticed any other youtubers going to Fiorano to test all the latest toys. Do you have connections from the Top gear days?
Forza Ben Collins!
🐎
Had it not been for sound police, your laps time would have shown that you would get a job driving their hyper car in the WC…😝❤️❤️❤️
Enjoyed this
Wow, love this vid, thanks Ben.😁👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment.
12:25 Never ever would I have known that Italy has a noise police. I mean even at the Ferrari test track?? Comon!!
Nice Ben! good content good edit! goodstuff indeed
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loving the content Ben 👍👏
Thank you 🙌
Awesome Ben ! //////thanks for sharing your Adventure 👨🏻👍🏻🏎🏎🏁🏁🚩🚩🌲🌲🚀
My pleasure!
Ben is practically half Italian at this point.
As Usual Collins. Great stuff.
Thanks again!
Hahhahaha…. I was in the yellow Top banana in Formula F1rst when I raced against you back in 94! Still get gip from the broken wrist from your flying wheel and suspension at Brands hatch! 👌🤣
Hallelujah 🎉
Oh yeah!
Ferrari like Ben.
I always like the challenge cars
Dont fall for a banana in the tail pipe.
One of my dreams on TH-cam is to watch you in the koenigsegg, that will be tremendous
Love
Another great video but please drop the flash overlays on the video I had 3 epileptic fits in the first 10 minutes
Ben, how about you set one camera continuously for a whole lap? Any camera will do. Just set it on screen, and leave it alone for a whole lap. You can talk on top, that's fine. The current 3s per camera-angle constant flipping non-stop is too much ADHD. Thanks!
A yellow racing car with AC - I can’t help but be reminded of May in the racing Aston Martin Vantage without AC, spraying his bits with deodorant. Looks a lot like the Corvette Z06 (except this goes round corners) :)
Crazy how Top Gear had a world class presenter for years hiding in a suit
Sounds much better as a combustion only car. They should release this for the streets minus 200kg hybrid junk
That is a mean looking car,
Some say most of the drift scenes were Ben 😢and not Jeremy 😮
Saw recently a CGT that did 7.12 on the track that shall not be named after putting Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires it made me wonder what an F40 would pull on this track with new tech tires. It would just be really cool to see the progress of the F series lap times Ferrari has made after removing the tire tech from the equation.
I would buy my first Ferrari if Ferrari offered this non-hybrid version for the street
Would be great to see a full uninterrupted push lap. Those cuts to a drone camera every few seconds really break up the immersion. Other than that great video as always!
looks fun. turbo noises!
0:50 "Plus in every way except..."
No Ben, it's just better in every way.
We need a timed lap to compare to the test drivers!
Sound like old Ferrari 90s
Awesome
Great
In the best way
Another modern Ferrari that looks better than the F80.
👏😎
I couldn’t stop wondering what is the difference between a 296 Challenge and a 296 GT3
Bellissimo.. CHE FERRO!!!!😄👍🏻💪🏻
Having no hybrid system is the biggest + on this car.
Red suits you.
How does this compare to the GT3 version of the racing car?
I used my time machine yesterday and went to the year 2050 and they had little 1.0 litter v4 that was turbocharged and pumpi a 1000hp then it had a hybrid system built inside of the engine that added another 1000hp and something about the turbos that generated electricity to power the front wheels it had a battery that was about the size of a loaf of bread. It was made of a really nice plastic saying it's not brittle like carbon fiber lots stronger and lighter i guess space x developed the plastic but the car's were lightweight like 2.000 pounds wet and I thought car's would be self driving but because of insurance a driver had to be in a car and i thought there would be more electric cars but due to explosive risks of the batteries you couldn't have over a 100lb battery i guess lithium and water explodes.
I don't have a time machine i was just wanting to write down some creative stuff.
Nice Ferrari
6:50 car is fast
Thanks for the forecast! I have a quick question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
So it is possible to remove a hybrid system 😎
Without hybrid it´s an MC20
🍀🍾
Imsa races Ferrari, too, not sure which model..
That's what I want to watch a guy racing around a car we would all love to race around in but have to pay hundreds of dollars at Exotics/SpeedVegas in Las Vegas ¿`_
Your channel is a place where quality always comes first. Thank you for your hard work and talent!🟦👓♂️
Its looks like an old Lamborghini side on
Instead of trying to make Sims that feel like a road car, we are now making road cars so they feel like a Sim.😊
Has Ben driven a Ultima RS, I remember all the controversy regarding not getting the invite to Top Gear .. because .. ? An affordable super car ? is too much Car Politics.
Cheers
Richard Marlow seems like a nice guy ?
Cheers
Tell Shmee he's buying the wrong Ferrari