WEC - First and third for Ferrari at the 6 Hours of COTA
(WorldNews Netherlands)

Austin, 16 September 2017 - Ferrari recorded its third win of the season in the 6 Hours of the Circuit Of The Americas (COTA), the sixth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi triumphed in the 488 GTE no. 51, while Davide Rigon and Sam Bird took third. Despite the excellent result, it was a very difficult race. The two Ferrari crews had to rebuild their advantage at the midpoint, after the Safety Car neutralised the race, and then had to manage the tyres. No. 51 went on to secure the win despite suffering a puncture near the end. Ferrari also enjoyed a double podium in the GTE-Am class with the 488 GTE no. 61...