Ferrari Scores Overall Podium and Two Class Wins at 24 Hours of Spa
Ferrari secured third overall and victories in the Bronze and Silver Cups at the 78th edition of the 24 Hours of Spa.
- 3rd
- 132,000
- 2'17''340
What Happened
The AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo number 51, driven by Alessio Rovera, Nicklas Nielsen, and Tommaso Mosca, finished third overall after overcoming two punctures. The Bronze Cup was won by the number 74 Kessel Racing entry, while the Silver Cup went to the number 45 Rinaldi Racing Ferrari.
2'17''340lap 406
Set by Alessio Rovera during the race.
“We are delighted with our car and the work carried out by the teams.”
The race featured 10 Safety Car periods and 14 Full Course Yellows, with 132,000 fans attending despite extreme heat. Ferrari's number 50 car finished fifth overall after a comeback from a grid penalty.
Why this matters
This marks Ferrari's third consecutive overall podium at the prestigious GT race, showcasing the competitiveness of its 296 GT3 Evo in endurance racing.
Terms in This Story
- GT World Challenge Europe
- A sports car racing series organized by SRO Motorsports Group, comprising endurance and sprint races.
- Bronze Cup
- A class for amateur or gentleman drivers in GT racing.
- Silver Cup
- A class for semi-professional drivers in GT racing.
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