The analysis of Ferrari’s Technical Director
The 2026 WEC World Championship opened with the victory of Toyota which won the 6 Hours of Imola with the debuting TR010 Hybrid #8 of the crew formed by Brendon Hartley, Ryo Hirakawa and Sebastien Buemi.
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The Ferrari started in pole position with #51 and after the start led the race with two cars, as #50 overtook Toyota #8 at the start by taking advantage of having started with some soft tires.
During the race, however, Toyota took command of operations with a strategy to not relinquish the lead, and Ferrari at least defended the runner-up spot from the comeback of the TR010 Hybrid #7. Car #50 had to fight its way back up to finish in sixth place after a drive-through it had to serve for not respecting a yellow flag.
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“We bring home an important second place with the 499P number 51, which rewards teamwork, a careful strategy, and an excellent overall performance from the car and drivers – said Ferrari’s technical director Ferdinando Cannizzo – there remains regret for car 50: a mistake under yellow flag conditions cost a Drive Through that affected the final result, and sixth position does not reflect the true potential shown over the weekend. We leave Imola aware of our competitiveness, but also with the confirmation that it is essential to take care of every tiny detail and we cannot afford distractions. The championship is long, and we must look to the next races with confidence and great motivation.”
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