Sebring Trofeo Pirelli Qualifying 2

Date
Sun 12th April 2026 (UTC)
Sun 12th April 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-04-12T14:40:00

Time

14:40:00 UTC (10:40:00 Local)

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League
Ferrari Challenge North America

Season
2026

Round
2

Status
Match Finished

Location
Sebring International Raceway

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The premier Trofeo Pirelli division returns to the 3.74-mile Sebring International Raceway for the final qualifying session of the weekend. The primary challenge for the field is the rapidly rising Florida heat, which can cause the track temperature to spike, significantly altering the grip levels on the abrasive concrete sections of the airfield circuit. The objective for the drivers is to find a clean gap in the 20-car field to maximize aerodynamic efficiency during their flyer laps, particularly through the high-speed transition at Bishop Bend.

Strategically, the 15-minute window is a race against the clock and the elements. The goal for Michael Mathes, following his dominant performance in Race 1, is to secure a second consecutive pole and further his championship lead. The tactical focus for the Scuderia Corsa and Ferrari of Central New Jersey teams is to monitor tire pressures closely, ensuring the tires reach their optimal operating window by the second or third flying lap before thermal degradation begins to set in. With the Trofeo Pirelli Am leaders looking to disrupt the Pro standings, the ultimate goal is to conquer the technical bumps of Turn 17 and Sunset Bend to claim the top spot on the grid for the final race of the weekend.