P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Both Ferrari LMH cars hit early trouble in Qatar WEC
The Italian manufacturer had a strong start in the Qatar 1812Km race, as Miguel Molina took the lead in the #50 Ferrari 499P after a brilliant launch from fourth on the grid. However, Molina soon lost pace and was overtaken by Nico Muller in the #93 Peugeot 9X8 after 30 minutes. Ferrari’s decision to pit Molina early for fuel and tyres backfired when he incurred a drive-through penalty for crossing the pit entry white line. This penalty dropped Molina to 15th place in the race order. Meanwhile, James Calado’s #51 Ferrari had its rear bodywork fall off, possibly due to contact with a McLaren 720S GT3, causing the team to lose laps. Despite setbacks, Ferrari’s hopes now rest on the AF Corse’s customer entry as they aim for a top result in the race.
