Antonio Giovinazzi and his team-mates Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado secured a superb second-place finish at the 6 Hours of São Paulo, delivering an impressive comeback in the fourth round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship.
Starting from 11th position on the grid, the #51 Ferrari 499P showed strong race pace, excellent consistency and outstanding strategic execution to progressively work its way through the field.
Giovinazzi played a key role in the recovery, helping bring the Ferrari back into contention before Pier Guidi and Calado continued the team’s charge towards the front. Through a combination of competitive pace, effective tyre management and well-executed pit-stop strategies, the crew emerged as one of the strongest contenders for victory.
As the race entered its decisive stages, the Ferrari moved into the lead and looked set to challenge for the win. However, BMW’s alternative fuel strategy ultimately proved decisive, allowing the #15 to regain the advantage in the closing stages.
Despite pushing until the chequered flag, the #51 crossed the finish line in second place, just 2.254 seconds behind the winners.
The result marked Ferrari’s first-ever podium finish at Interlagos with the 499P and highlighted the determination, teamwork and competitive spirit of Giovinazzi, Pier Guidi, Calado and the entire Ferrari team.
A remarkable recovery and another important result in the championship fight, confirming the strength of a team that never stopped believing in its chances.
