Ferrari 499P Qualifies Eighth for 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
Antonio Fuoco secured eighth place on the grid for the #50 Ferrari 499P in Hyperpole at Spa, while the other two Ferraris will start 13th and 15th.
- 2'01"117
- +0.464 seconds
What Happened
In the first timed session, contested in dry conditions with track temperatures around 22°C, Antonio Fuoco set a lap of 2'01"181 in the #50 Ferrari 499P, earning fourth place and a spot in Hyperpole. The #83 car of AF Corse, driven by Robert Kubica, timed 2'01"777 for 13th, and Antonio Giovinazzi in the #51 car posted 2'01"848 for 15th.
- 8th (Hyperpole)
- 13th
- 15th
“It was not an easy qualifying session, however we did the maximum and I am satisfied both with the lap I completed in the first timed session this afternoon and the subsequent one in Hyperpole. At Spa races are often unpredictable, so we will have to do our best to seize the opportunities that present themselves during the six hours.”
Why this matters
The result sets the stage for Ferrari's performance in the second round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, where track position can impact race strategy and outcomes.
Terms in This Story
- Hyperpole
- A qualifying session for the top 10 fastest cars to determine the final grid positions.
- 499P
- Ferrari's hypercar model competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship, featuring a hybrid powertrain.
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