Ferrari Team's Endurance Race Variable Management Detailed Ahead of 6 Hours of São Paulo
Ferrari's engineers analyze every possible scenario in the 'What if' phase to manage the multitude of variables in endurance racing, as shown in a new video series.
- 2026
- 2025
What Happened
Ferrari – AF Corse drivers and engineers reflect on the 2025 race at Interlagos in a new video that also previews the upcoming 6 Hours of São Paulo, round four of the FIA World Endurance Championship season. The video, part of the 'Mastering Variables' series available on Ferrari's YouTube channel, highlights the extensive preparation during the 'What if' phase when engineers study data and simulations to anticipate every possible scenario.
The team's ability to manage unexpected variables — from weather and strategy to tire and fuel management and overtaking opportunities — is crucial for success. This involves close coordination between on-track personnel and the Remote Garage in Maranello, Italy, to create synergy and secure the best possible result for the Prancing Horse.
Why this matters
Understanding how top teams like Ferrari prepare for the unpredictable conditions of endurance races reveals the strategic depth behind motorsport competition.
Terms in This Story
- FIA World Endurance Championship
- The global championship for endurance racing, featuring events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- 499P
- Ferrari's Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) competing in the WEC.
- Hypercar
- The top class in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
- Remote Garage
- Ferrari's off-site command center in Maranello that monitors and advises the race team in real-time.
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