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Kubica sets fastest time for Ferrari in Barcelona WEC practice

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 11:38 AM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Kubica sets fastest time for Ferrari in Barcelona WEC practice

Summary

In the inaugural competitive session of the World Endurance Championship at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Robert Kubica drove the No. 83 Ferrari 499P to the top of the timesheets during Free Practice 1. His best lap was recorded at 1m31.891s on a combination of soft and medium Michelin tires, maintaining a slight edge over the Hypercar field. This session marks a significant milestone as it is the first competitive outing for WEC cars at this venue. Teams will continue to evaluate performance ahead of qualifying later in the event.

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Key Details

•Kubica's lap time was 1m31.891s during a 10-lap run.
•The session is the first competitive WEC practice at Barcelona.
•Ferrari's No. 83 team leads the Hypercar category early on.
•The event allows teams to test and refine setups before qualifying.

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11:38 AMRacer — Kubica puts Ferrari ahead in first Barcelona WEC practice

What they're saying

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AF Corse’s No. 83 Ferrari 499P topped the times in the WEC’s first-ever competitive session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Robert Kubica set a 1m31.891s in a 10-lap run at the start of Free Practice 1 on a split set of soft and medium Michelin tires, putting him and his teammates a tenth up on the Hypercar field.
— Racerby Stephen Kilbey

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