WEC Imola 2026: Ferrari 499P #51 leads after 2 hours

Ferrari in the spotlight at the 6 Hours of Imola: perfect start for the 499P #51

Ferrari dominates the opening stages of the 2026 6 Hours of Imola, the fourth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. After two hours of racing, the 499P number 51 leads the standings with authority, confirming the excellent form shown since qualifying.

At the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, the Ferrari car immediately took the lead thanks to an impeccable start, setting a high and consistent pace. A lead built lap after lap, without mistakes and with perfect management of the opening stages of the race.

WEC Imola standings after 2 hours: Ferrari ahead, Toyota chasing

Behind the Ferrari #51, the battle is intense. Toyota remains the main rival in the fight for victory, keeping the gap down and trying to seize every opportunity, especially in traffic.

Ferrari #50 is also very much in the fight, remaining in the leading positions and helping to reinforce the dominance of the Italian team. The battle for the podium is tight, with different strategies that could prove decisive in the next few hours.

Winning Ferrari strategy: tyre management and consistent pace

One of the key elements of Ferrari's lead is strategy. The 499P #51 is showing excellent management of tyres and stints, maintaining competitive lap times without compromising tyre life.

That consistency is an important advantage in an endurance race like the 6 Hours of Imola, where not only pure speed matters, but also the ability to avoid mistakes and manage resources over the long term.

Traffic and race variables: everything still open at Imola

Despite Ferrari's early dominance, the race remains completely open. Traffic between the different categories, any neutralisations and pit strategies can quickly change the balance.

Every stage of the race can become decisive: a perfect pit stop or a badly managed lapping can overturn the situation in a few minutes.

Ferrari aims for victory: the home crowd dreams

After two hours, the message is clear: Ferrari is the car to beat at the 2026 6 Hours of Imola. The 499P #51 leads confidently, showing a mix of speed, strategy and reliability.

The race is still long, but the Ferrari has all the credentials to go for victory in front of the home fans.