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Antonio Giovinazzi leads Ferrari during WEC opening practice at Austin

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 6:49 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Antonio Giovinazzi leads Ferrari during WEC opening practice at Austin

Summary

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship resumed Friday at the Lone Star Le Mans in Austin. Antonio Giovinazzi posted the fastest time in the Hypercar class during the opening practice session. Antonio Fuoco followed in the second position for Ferrari. Ambient temperatures reached 30°C on the track, and organizers expect similar conditions throughout the weekend. Competitors indicated during discussions on Thursday that the persistent heat may complicate double-stinting strategies during the event. Teams are now preparing for subsequent sessions as they adapt to the high-temperature environment at the circuit.

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Key Details

•Antonio Giovinazzi set the fastest time in the Hypercar class at Austin.
•Antonio Fuoco finished the practice session behind Antonio Giovinazzi.
•Ambient temperatures measured 30°C during the opening session.
•Drivers expect hot conditions to persist for the remainder of the weekend.
•Heat is projected to make double-stinting difficult for competitors.

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6:49 PMMotorsport.com — Ferrari leads WEC Austin FP1 with Antonio Giovinazzi ahead of Antonio Fuoco

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The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship resumed at Austin on Friday with opening practice for the Lone Star Le Mans, as Antonio Giovinazzi set the fastest overall time in the Hypercar class. Temperatures were already around 30°C during FP1, with similarly hot conditions expected through the weekend. Drivers suggested on Thursday that the heat could make double-stinting difficult, while ...Keep reading
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