P1racenews AI automatic summary:
While there was plenty to celebrate at Ferrari AF Corse Saturday after it secured a front-row lockout for its home FIA WEC race Sunday at Imola, it wasn’t quite the perfect day the famous Italian b…
At Ferrari AF Corse on Saturday, the team secured a front-row lockout for the home FIA WEC race at Imola, which was cause for celebration. Despite the impressive single-lap pace of the 499Ps and the expectation of race domination, the day was not without its challenges. Antonio Giovinazzi’s pole lap was exceptional, but concerns loom over the other two cars in the lineup. The No. 83 499P will race with a fresh engine due to a precautionary measure after a practice failure. Meanwhile, the No. 50 faced qualifying issues resulting in a last-place start on the grid. Antonio Fuoco is anticipating a tough race ahead with his teammates, acknowledging the track limit errors that affected their starting position. The difficult-to-overtake Imola circuit poses a challenge for advancing through the field, despite the car’s clear-air potential. The team aims to deliver stellar performance in front of the home crowd, with all eyes on Ferrari as they seek to capitalize on podium opportunities in the upcoming race.
