Comments after 6 Hours of São Paulo

The 6 Hours of São Paulo concluded with fifth—and sixth-place finishes for the two 499Ps of Ferrari—AF Corse. Drivers and management commented on this somewhat expected result at the end of the race.

Antonio Fuoco, 499P #50: “In general, this was a difficult weekend. We have no regrets because we know we gave our all, and considering the performance seen on the track over the six hours, we couldn’t have done better.”

Miguel Molina, 499P #50: “The team did a tremendous job, and we tried every solution, even varying the tyre compounds during the race, to perform at our best. However, we couldn’t compete for the top positions in terms of pace. The positive aspect is that we scored some vital championship points.”

Nicklas Nielsen, 499P #50: “The Brazilian weekend was tricky from the first free practice session. After the extraordinary victory at Le Mans, we were hoping for a better result, but we have no regrets because we know we gave our best as a team. The points we scored with our 499Ps will still be crucial for the championship.”

Alessandro Pier Guidi, 499P #51: “As always, we approached this race aiming for the best possible result. We knew that, compared to some opponents, we would struggle to compete for the top positions, and the race proved it.”

James Calado, 499P #51: “We couldn't contend for the win here in Sao Paulo in terms of pace. The result reflects what we saw throughout the weekend, and although the penalty (Drive Through, Ed) cost us some seconds, it was not decisive for the final result.”

Antonio Giovinazzi, 499P #51: “We did our utmost on this track, trying to realise our potential. Now we look ahead to the next round in Austin, an essential race for the championship.”

Antonello Coletta, Global Head of Endurance and Corse Clienti: “At the end of a race like the one we experienced here in Brazil, it’s difficult to find the right words to express the team’s frustration and sense of helplessness. Despite impeccable work in preparing for the event and during the race, it was impossible to achieve a better result on the track. We knew we couldn't compete for victory, and unfortunately, what occurred in the simulations was confirmed by what happened in the race. We hope to have the chance to put up a fair fight in Austin.”

Ferdinando Cannizzo, Head of Endurance Race Cars: “Unfortunately, the result of the 6 Hours of Interlagos confirmed what we expected from the pre-race analysis, demonstrating an excellent correlation between the virtual simulations and the track. Although we maximised the performance of the package available, the gap to our rivals was far too big today to aim for the podium. All we can do now is look ahead and hope that we’ll have a chance to be competitive in the coming races.”

Robert Shwartzman, 499P #83: “We knew the Interlagos race would be difficult for us, and I don’t think we could have challenged for the top positions overall. However, we achieved second place in class, thus winning valuable points for the independent team standings. Recharging our batteries over the summer break is now essential before returning to action in Austin."

Yifei Ye, 499P #83: “It was a difficult race where we struggled to maintain a good pace. Also, various things didn't go as planned during the race. The good news is undoubtedly that we have once again made it onto the independent teams’ podium. Now, we look ahead. We’ll work hard until the next round in Austin: I’m sure we’ll come back stronger.”