Ferrari secured victory at the 6 Hours of Austin World Endurance Championship race on September 6, 2026, after a late technical failure forced the leading Toyota Hypercar to abandon the event with ten minutes remaining. According to race reports, the No. 7 Toyota was running a flawless race until driver Nyck de Vries suffered a sudden hydraulic issue, radioing the team that he could no longer steer the car.
Late Drama at Circuit of the Americas
The sudden mechanical failure handed the lead to the factory Ferrari lineup. According to post-race accounts, de Vries expressed deep disappointment over losing the victory in the closing stages of the fifth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship, noting that the incident served as a stark reminder of the technical volatility inherent in endurance motorsport.
The Ferrari No. 50 capitalized on the misfortune to claim top honors at the event, which is officially known as Lone Star Le Mans in a nod to both the Texas host state and the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans. This result marks the Italian manufacturer’s first victory of the 2026 season.
Podium Finishes for Cadillac and Alpine
Behind the winning Ferrari, the No. 38 Cadillac secured second place. Meanwhile, the No. 35 Alpine claimed the final step of the podium in third place, according to official classification data.
The French constructor earned its first podium finish of the 2026 campaign despite receiving a five-second penalty late in the race. This season marks Alpine’s final planned entry in the WEC top category.
Remaining 2026 WEC Schedule
With the Lone Star Le Mans concluded, the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship heads into its final stretch. Three rounds remain on the global calendar:
- The upcoming round in Japan
- A subsequent race in Spain
- The season finale in Italy
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