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    6 Hours of Fuji

    10 September 2023

    2023 RACE REVIEW

    For the first time this season, the Ferrari 499Ps failed to mount the FIA World Endurance Championship podium, finishing fourth and fifth in the 6 Hours of Fuji, respectively, with the trio of Fuoco-Molina-Nielsen and Pier Guidi-Calado-Giovinazzi. The Ferrari – AF Corse team leaves Japan knowing it exploited the car's full potential. They tried to implement creative and alternative strategies, but these were not enough to win the points required to keep their Manufacturers' title hopes alive.
    Track Temp44.40ºCHour 1
    Air Temp27.90ºCHour 1
    Track Temp34.20ºCHour 6
    Air Temp25.70ºCHour 6
    • Ferrari - AF Corse#50A. FUOCO / M. MOLINA / N. NIELSEN
    • Race Result4
    • Fastest Lap1:30.967
    • Pit Stop5
    • Laps228
    • Total time6:01:34.301
    • Gap from leader1 Lap
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    • Ferrari - AF Corse#51A. PIER GUIDI / J. CALADO / A. GIOVINAZZI
    • Race Result5
    • Fastest Lap1:30.918
    • Pit Stop5
    • Laps228
    • Total time6:01:55.461
    • Gap from leader1 lap
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    “
    We wanted the podium here at Fuji but achieved the best result we could.
    We know that in Bahrain, things could unfold similarly to what we saw at Monza and here in Japan. Unfortunately, after the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the parameters changed and, with them, our possibility of fighting for the titles.
    Antonello Coletta
    Global Head of Endurance and Corse Clienti
    “
    What we saw at Monza repeated itself here at Fuji, and it wasn’t easy to find a strategy that would at least allow us to fight for the podium.
    We are sorry we couldn’t keep our interest in the Manufacturers’ championship alive until the last race.
    Ferdinando Cannizzo
    Head of Endurance Race Cars
    “
    Miguel made a strong start, and we tried to stay with the leaders and hold on, but we weren’t fast enough.
    From our point of view, we did the best we could as a team. Now, we must analyse all the data so we can tackle Bahrain to the best of our ability.
    Antonio Fuoco
    499P #50 driver
    “
    It was a frantic start, but I got into second place as early as the first corner.
    I kept a positive approach and tried to control the pace. Then, we tried to take risks with the strategy, but it didn’t pay off. Nicklas and Antonio did exceptionally well, and we came away with the best possible result.
    Miguel Molina
    499P #50 driver
    “
    I put in an excellent double stint.
    We didn’t think we could contend for victory, and, the way the race went, fourth and fifth place was the best the team could have achieved today.
    Nicklas Nielsen
    499P #50 driver
    “
    As at Monza we struggled, especially in the sectors where we needed power,
    but we have kept our Driver’s title hopes alive, even though it will be extremely difficult.
    Alessandro Pier Guidi
    499P #51 driver
    “
    I’m happy with my performance even though the result didn’t meet our expectations, which is a shame.
    I managed the tyres in the early stages to be more effective at the finish, but the others were faster, and the weight difference made itself felt.
    James Calado
    499P #51 driver
    “
    It was a challenging weekend, perhaps the most difficult of the year, as confirmed by the fact we didn’t make the podium.
    We’ll have to look at everything carefully and try to return stronger in Bahrain. Our Drivers’ title chances are minimal, but we’ll still give it a go.
    Antonio Giovinazzi
    499P #51 driver
      The Fuji International Speedway is one of the most famous and popular in Japan, the first to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the Land of the Rising Sun.
      6 Hours of Fuji 2023

      The Fuji International Speedway is one of the most famous and popular in Japan, the first to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the Land of the Rising Sun. The architect Hermann Tilke redesigned the track in 2003, increasing its overall length to 4,563 metres from the 4,359 metres of the version that hosted FIA World Sportscar Championship races from 1982 to 1988. Fuji includes one of the longest straights in the world, at over 1.5 km. Despite this feature, the track is marked by a sequence of fast turns alternating with slower but highly technical ones. The 300 R is among the most important and should be tackled at high speed. The circuit, in the province of Shizuoka, boasts a unique setting, with Mount Fuji - one of Japan’s sacred peaks - providing the background to many sections of the track.

      Turns
      • LocationOyamaJapan
      • Turns16
      • Circuit Length4 563 km

      499P is the name of the new Le Mans Hypercar with which Ferrari will tackle the FIA WEC in the top class from 2023, a name evoking the history of the Prancing Horse manufacturer.

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