Ferrari hails "emotional" Monza pole in final WEC race for 499P
Antonio Fuoco scored an emotional pole for Ferrari in the Monza 6 Hours, which will not only bring the 2026 World Endurance Championship to a close on Sunday but also mark the final outing for the 499P in its current specification. The V6-powered LMH will undergo a major upgrade package next year, giving Fuoco the distinction of having secured pole position for the car's debut at Sebring in ...…
Antonio Fuoco secured an emotional pole position for Ferrari in the final WEC race of the 2026 World Endurance Championship at Monza. This marks the car's last qualifying session before transitioning to a new technical phase. Fuoco expressed his appreciation for the car, noting its eight victories and three Le Mans wins together.
He emphasized the need for a focused race tomorrow to maximize the car's potential in its final chapter. The 499P, powered by a V6 engine, will undergo significant upgrades next year. Fuoco faced challenges driving on a dry track for the first time, but he believed the team's setup was crucial to his success. The #50 Ferrari aims to reach the podium, while the #51 car struggled with balance issues, starting from fourth place.
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