A Prancing Horse parade: Ferrari sweeps Qatar in style

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Ferrari’s Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen led a Prancing Horse parade in Friday’s 1812 KM of Qatar.

Hot on their heels, the #83 AF Corse Ferrari – steered by Yifei Ye, Robert Kubica, and Phil Hanson – took second, while Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi rounded out the podium in the #51 499P.

Pier Guidi’s blistering 1’41’’259 fastest lap and Giovinazzi’s pole cemented Ferrari’s dominance, despite mid-race penalties testing their resolve. Flawless strategy and tyre mastery kept the trio of 499Ps untouchable over 10 hours and 318 laps.

Ferrari’s clean sweep in Qatar recalls the Italian outfit’s legendary 1967 Daytona triumph, where Lorenzo Bandini and Chris Amon led Mike Parkes, Ludovico Scarfiotti, Pedro Rodriguez, and Jean Guichet in a 1-2-3 stunner.

Under Qatar’s floodlights, Fuoco’s final dash mirrored that iconic parade, proving the 499P’s pedigree and Ferrari’s enduring flair – just as they did 58 years ago.

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.