Comments after pole position at Austin

The 499P number 51 will start from pole position at the Lone Star Le Mans on Sunday 1 September, thanks to Antonio Giovinazzi’s performance. AF Corse’s number 83, qualified by Robert Kubica, will complete the all-Ferrari front row. The other official Hypercar, the number 50, driven by Antonio Fuoco in qualifying, will start fifth in the six-hour race. Here are the comments following the Hyperpole.

Antonio Giovinazzi, 499P #51: “We’ve finally secured a first pole position for the 499P number 51, after the one that slipped away at Spa in 2023, leaving us with some regrets. We have been strong and determined all weekend, starting from Free Practice 1, and it was crucial to maintain that in today’s Hyperpole. A big thanks to the entire team and my teammates. We have a challenging six-hour race ahead of us, but we are confident and aim to be in the running for an excellent result”.

Antonio Fuoco, 499P #50: “The Hyperpole was more challenging than qualifying, but the chemistry with the 499P has been very strong so far here at COTA, and I am confident. Now, our focus shifts to the race and doing our best. The 6 Hours will be long, and conditions can vary significantly throughout the race, so we must avoid making mistakes.”

Antonello Coletta, Global Head of Endurance and Corse Clienti "We are delighted with this excellent result: an all-Ferrari front row in such an important championship race. Giovinazzi delivered an extraordinary lap in the Hyperpole, and Kubica also did an incredible job, taking nothing away from Fuoco, who couldn't give his all in every sector. We are confident ahead of tomorrow’s 6 Hours, having shown throughout the weekend that we can be competitive. In the race, we aim to maintain a strong pace, particularly during the hottest hours, and to perform at our best as a team."

Ferdinando Cannizzo, Head of Endurance Race Cars "Today’s result repays all the hard work after the Interlagos race to get our Ferraris back on the front row. Congratulations to the drivers and the entire team, who meticulously worked on every detail. It wasn’t easy to beat our rivals, who, as the close gaps show, are highly competitive. The race? It will be challenging, and we must approach it with humility. The conditions will be tough for everyone, so we must stay focused and make the right decisions, such as knowing if and when to change the tyre compound."