Motorsport · Ferrari Challenge North America · 2026

Date & time

11 Apr 2026, 19:45

Round

2

Venue

Sebring International Raceway

Location

Florida, United States

The Trofeo Pirelli field takes to the legendary 3.74-mile Sebring International Raceway for the first sprint of the weekend. The primary challenge for the field is navigating the "bumps" of the concrete-laden front stretch and the high-speed Turn 17, which demand total commitment and a stable car setup. The objective for pole-sitter Michael Mathes is to execute a perfect standing start and lead the field into the high-speed Turn 1, maintaining track position as the Florida afternoon temperatures peak. Strategically, the 30-minute race is a test of tire management on the most abrasive track on the calendar. The goal for Johnny Kaminskey is to use his front-row starting position to apply immediate pressure to Mathes, looking for a mistake in the heavy braking zones of the Hairpin or Sunset Bend. The tactical focus for the Trofeo Pirelli Am contenders, led by Mitchell Green, is to remain within the lead draft of the Pro cars to build a gap over their class rivals. With the infamous Sebring sunset beginning to cast long shadows across the track, the ultimate goal is to conquer the brutal circuit and claim the first victory of the weekend.