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Ferrari Wins Lone Star Le Mans at COTA

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Ferrari Secures Pole at WEC Wins Lone Star Le Mans at COTA

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has transitioned from practice sessions to qualifying concluded the Lone Star Le Mans at the Circuit of the Americas for the Lone Star Le Mans. Americas, where Ferrari has successfully translated its early practice dominance into a pole position secured victory in the Hypercar class. In fifth round of the championship. Following a historic Hyperpole session, Antonio Giovinazzi secured the top spot earned pole position for the #51 Ferrari 499P with a time of 1:52.445. This resulted in a rare tie with Jack Aitken in the #38 Cadillac V-Series.R, who recorded an identical time; however, Giovinazzi was awarded pole the top spot because he set the time first. Aitken will start second. The Hypercar grid is highly competitive, with Charles Milesi in the #35 Alpine A424 taking third, followed six-hour race was marked by Harry Tincknell in chaotic conditions, including rain that affected parts of the #007 Aston Martin Valkyrie in fourth, track and Nicklas Nielsen securing fifth for Ferrari. Notably, necessitated additional formation laps. Throughout the Genesis GMR-001 made a strong debut, placing both cars within event, the top ten. lead fluctuated between Ferrari, Cadillac, and Toyota due to varying pit strategies and penalties. In the LMGT3 category, Aston Martin continues its maintained a strong showing. presence with Eduardo Barrichello claimed on pole position for the #23 Aston Martin Vantage AMR from The Heart of Racing, leading an Aston Martin front row alongside teammate Zacharie Robichon. AMR. Conversely, TF Sport’s Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R teams face a more difficult starting position. The No. 34 Racing Team Turkey Corvette, driven by Peter Dempsey, Salih Yoluc, and Charlie Eastwood, qualified 12th. faced significant hurdles. The championship-leading No. 33 Corvette, driven by Jonny Edgar, Nicky Catsburg, and Ben Keating, will start 17th. The No. 33 crew must contend started 17th while contending with 36 kg of success ballast and extreme Texas heat, with driver heat. Driver Jonny Edgar noting noted that securing any points would be a significant achievement. The qualifying sessions were characterized by high temperatures, with track temperatures exceeding 40°C, and challenging wind conditions, which impacted tire degradation and performance throughout “significant achievement” given the field. competitive landscape.

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  1. 2026-09-07 03:58 UTC Ferrari Wins Lone Star Le Mans at COTA
  2. 2026-09-06 12:14 UTC Ferrari Secures Pole at WEC Lone Star Le Mans
  3. 2026-09-06 06:57 UTC Ferrari Secures Pole at WEC Lone Star Le Mans
  4. 2026-09-05 23:51 UTC Ferrari Secures Pole at WEC Lone Star Le Mans
  5. 2026-09-05 23:51 UTC Ferrari Secures Pole at WEC Lone Star Le Mans
  6. 2026-09-05 22:24 UTC Ferrari Secures Pole at WEC Lone Star Le Mans
  7. 2026-09-05 17:53 UTC FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans in Texas
  8. 2026-09-04 23:42 UTC FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans in Texas
  9. 2026-09-04 20:57 UTC FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans in Texas
  10. 2026-09-03 18:03 UTC FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans in Texas
  11. 2026-09-02 17:54 UTC FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans in Texas

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