Motorsport · Ferrari Challenge North America · 2026

Date & time

11 Apr 2026, 15:40

Round

2

Venue

Sebring International Raceway

Location

Florida, United States

The Coppa Shell and Coppa Shell Am contenders take to the historic 3.74-mile Sebring International Raceway for their first qualifying session of the weekend. The primary challenge for these drivers is finding the optimal rhythm through the abrasive concrete of Turn 17 and the high-speed "Bishop" bend. The objective for the field is to maximize the performance of the Ferrari 296 Challenge during a tight 15-minute window, balancing the car's aerodynamic downforce against the relentless bumps of the former military airfield. Strategically, the goal for series leader Mike Chen is to continue his dominant form from the season opener at Thermal and secure a front-row start. The tactical focus for the Coppa Shell Am pack, including standout Blake Rosser, is to exploit the drafting opportunities on the long Ullman Straight to pick up those final few tenths of a second. With nearly 50 cars in the paddock, navigating traffic will be the ultimate goal, as a single mistimed corner at the notorious Sunset Bend can ruin an entire flying lap.