Ferrari Hypercar bites the dust in Sebring prologue

Ferrari's #51 entry saw its pre-season test cut short at Sebring last weekend following James Calado's crash on Sunday.

AF Corse, which is in charge of Ferrari's Hypercar programme in the World Endurance Championship, joined its rivals in Florida with both its cars for a two-day test prologue that preceded next weekend's season opening round in the WEC at Sebring.

While the Italian outfit enjoyed a smooth opening day on Saturday, Calado crashed the team's #51 machine on his out-lap in the morning session on Sunday, with damage forcing AF Corse to retire the car for the remainder of the session.

Toyota Gazoo Racing dominated Saturday's proceedings, with Ferrari's entries clocking in P10 and P12, while the Japanese team was also fastest on Sunday.

Ferrari's single #50 entry concluded the session 4th with Antonio Fuoco at the wheel, 1.084s adrift from its fastest Toyota rival.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.