The victory achieved by Ferrari quantity 51 on the Enzo and Dino Ferrari Circuit rightfully enters the listing of feats that can stay in historical past. It’s not only a sporting success—it’s Ferrari’s first general victory at Imola, on the monitor that greater than every other speaks the language of homegrown emotion.
Flawless efficiency
Technique, velocity, and regular nerves—the Ferrari 499P pushed by Calado–Pier Guidi–Giovinazzi crossed the end line first on a Sunday to recollect. After taking Hyperpole and in entrance of a crowd worthy of nice events—greater than 65,000 in attendance—the celebration was one which solely Ferrari purple can ignite.
A tough-fought race till the tip, with the quantity 51 managing to fend off the comeback from rivals Toyota and Porsche, thanks additionally to a champion-level dealing with of stress. The roar and fireworks from the principle grandstand because the checkered flag waved marked not only a win however a symbolic second: Ferrari wins once more at Imola, the place glory had all the time eluded them—till now.
Ferrari unstoppable, not simply in Imola
For the Maranello crew, the win at Imola confirms their power and velocity. A victory that follows a full podium sweep within the Qatar spherical and final yr’s profitable return at Le Mans. To do it at Imola, on the monitor that bears the Ferrari household identify, is one thing distinctive—it’s id, legacy, and pure ardour.
The variety of general victories by the 499P within the FIA WEC rises to 5. Ferrari turns into the fifth producer to have received at the very least 5 races within the World Endurance Championship. With right now’s consequence, Pier Guidi, Calado, and Giovinazzi carry the Prancing Horse again to general victory in a race on Italian soil after 52 years: the final time was in 1973 when Brian Redman and Jacky Ickx triumphed on the 1000 Kilometers of Monza with the Ferrari 312 PB. For the second time in a row, the 499Ps take pole place, quickest lap, and victory.
The Crimson returns to roar the place it had by no means received earlier than. And now, the Endurance season will get hotter than ever.
Standings and calendar
Ferrari consolidates its lead within the Constructors’ standings, reaching 92 factors, whereas within the Drivers’ standings, Pier Guidi–Calado–Giovinazzi transfer into the lead with 50 factors; Ye–Kubica–Hanson are second, and Fuoco–Molina–Nielsen are third with 39 and 38 factors, respectively.
The subsequent spherical of the FIA WEC is scheduled for Could 10 in Spa, Belgium, which is able to host the third race of the season over a six-hour distance.
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