Ferrari Finishes Fifth and Seventh at 2026 Le Mans After Challenging Race
Ferrari's best result at the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans was fifth place, as the team struggled with pace and an electronic issue forced the retirement of one car.
- 350,105
- 5th place
- 20
What Happened
The 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, held in front of 350,105 spectators, saw Ferrari's number 51 499P of Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi finish fifth, while the number 83 of Yifei Ye, Phil Hanson, and Robert Kubica placed seventh. The number 50 car retired due to an electronic issue during the night. Ferrari entered the race expecting a difficult challenge, as the circuit's long straights and chicanes favored power and acceleration, areas where the team struggled.
Despite the uphill battle, the Ferrari drivers and team remained committed, experimenting with strategy and tire choices to maximize their result. The fifth-place finish secured 20 points for the manufacturers' championship, and the team emphasized that the result goes beyond the standings, reflecting their determination and teamwork.
“We start by congratulating our rivals who deserved the win at the end of a race that confirmed our expectations. ... Stepping off the Le Mans podium after having been on it, with all our crews, for three years in a row doesn't make us happy, but we gave our all and we have very little to reproach ourselves for.”
Why this matters
Despite no podium for the first time in three years, Ferrari's strategy and driver efforts secured valuable championship points, highlighting the team's resilience in a highly competitive endurance racing season.
Terms in This Story
- 499P
- Ferrari's hypercar model for the Le Mans Hypercar class.
- FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)
- The global championship for endurance racing organized by the FIA.
- Prancing Horse
- The nickname for Ferrari, derived from its logo.
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