WEC: Giovinazzi Takes Pole for Ferrari in Lone Star Le Mans at COTA
WEC Qualifying Highlights
In a stunning display of speed, Antonio Giovinazzi has achieved pole position for the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Lone Star Le Mans at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The Italian racer set a blistering pace, finishing with a lap time of 1:50.390, eclipsing Robert Kubica, who qualified second in the #83 AF Corse Ferrari by 0.277 seconds.
Key Qualifying Moments
- Drivers faced high track temperatures, quickly warming their tires.
- Mick Schumacher abandoned a flying lap due to a wasp in his cockpit.
- Early on, Dries Vanthoor set a strong time but was ultimately bested by the Ferraris.
The session saw intense competition, with Alex Lynn finishing third in his Cadillac. As the qualifying session unfolded, the factory Ferraris surged ahead, with Giovinazzi maintaining his impressive lead and no other driver managing to surpass his time.
Hyperpole and Final Results
- Antonio Giovinazzi - 1:50.390
- Robert Kubica - 1:50.667
- Alex Lynn - 1:50.832
- Antonio Fuoco - 1:50.785
- Charles Milesi - 1:51.198
Ultimately, Giovinazzi's outstanding performance secured a vital pole position for the Ferrari team as they head into this exciting race weekend.
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