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The No. 83 AF Corse Ferrari 499P of Robert Kubica, Ye Yifei and Robert Shwartzman became the sixth car in six FIA WEC races in 2024 to claim an overall victory Saturday evening at Circuit of The Am…
The No. 83 AF Corse Ferrari 499P, driven by Robert Kubica, Ye Yifei, and Robert Shwartzman, secured an overall victory at the Circuit of The Americas in Texas, marking the sixth different winner in six FIA WEC races in 2024. Despite a drive-through penalty, the AF Corse Ferrari managed to claim the Lone Star Le Mans win after the No. 7 Toyota Gazoo Racing team faced a penalty for a yellow flag infringement. The race delivered intense competition, with Toyota’s efforts to catch up falling short in the final moments, resulting in a second-place finish. This victory was significant for Ferrari and the drivers, marking their first WEC overall win and showcasing the Ferrari 499P’s capabilities beyond the Le Mans 24 Hours. The strategic battle of tire management and track conditions added complexity to the competition, with the winning Ferrari’s tactical approach proving decisive against the competition sticking to a different tire strategy. The race finale highlighted intense pressure on the drivers, with Kubica and Shwartzman demonstrating exceptional skill and focus to secure the win, while the No. 50 Ferrari secured a double podium for AF Corse, emphasizing their strong performance in the race. Overall, the Lone Star Le Mans marked a historic and crucial event in the championship battle, with significant implications for the overall standings following the completion of the race.
