Ferrari returns to lead lap as McLaren faces difficulties at Spa 24 Hours
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
At the 2026 Spa 24 Hours, Ferrari's #51 car returned to the lead lap as the race continued through challenging conditions at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Reports indicate that overnight thunderstorms only brought brief rain, but multiple safety car periods and retirements among top contenders affected the race's dynamics. As of 6 a.m. Sunday, these incidents have altered the competitive significantly. The race remains ongoing, and teams will look to capitalize on the evolving situation.
- •Ferrari's #51 car back on the lead lap as race continues.
- •Night race conditions included safety cars and brief rain.
- •Several top cars dropped out, affecting competitiveness.
- •Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps remains host to ongoing race.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Spa 24 Hours: Disaster for McLaren, Ferrari back on the lead lap
- 4:21 AMMotorsport.com — Spa 24 Hours: Disaster for McLaren, Ferrari back on the lead lap
"The night at the 2026 Spa 24 Hours saw the #51 Ferrari return to the lead lap as the feared thunderstorms were nothing more but a brief shower at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Numerous safety cars, a bit of rain, and several top cars dropping out of contention: The night at the 2026 24 Hours of Spa is now history. At 6 a.m. on Sunday morning, the big news of the night was the return of the ...Keep reading
"The night at the 2026 Spa 24 Hours saw the #51 Ferrari return to the lead lap as the feared thunderstorms were nothing more but a brief shower at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 4:21 AMSpa 24 Hours: Disaster for McLaren, Ferrari back on the lead lap
The night at the 2026 Spa 24 Hours saw the #51 Ferrari return to the lead lap as the feared thunderstorms were nothing more but a brief shower at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Motorsport.comJun 28, 2026, 4:21 AMSpa 24 Hours: Disaster for McLaren, Ferrari back on the lead lap
The night at the 2026 Spa 24 Hours saw the #51 Ferrari return to the lead lap as the feared thunderstorms were nothing more but a brief shower at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Numerous safety cars, a bit of rain, and several top cars dropping out of contention: The night at the 2026 24 Hours of Spa is now history. At 6 a.m. on Sunday morning, the big news of the night was the return of the ...Keep reading
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