Fuoco Delivers Ferrari’s First Macau GT World Cup, Spotlighting Form Outside F1

The result underscores Ferrari's recent surge in GT and endurance racing despite an F1 campaign under scrutiny.

Overview

Antonio Fuoco swept the Qualifying Race and Main Race at Macau, fending off Raffaele Marciello’s BMW to secure Ferrari’s first FIA GT World Cup title.
Ferrari’s Ferdinando Cannizzo said preparations were driven by a “revenge spirit” after 2024, crediting Fuoco’s clever safety car restart to counter BMW’s straight‑line speed.
The Macau success marks Ferrari’s first team victory at the event, achieved with the AF Corse 296 GT3 on the Guia Circuit.
The win follows Ferrari’s WEC drivers’ crown in Bahrain for the No. 51 crew of Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi, alongside a confirmed program through 2029 and a 2026 driver lineup.
Ferrari’s non‑F1 momentum contrasts with a winless 2025 F1 season and public criticism from chairman John Elkann, with media scrutiny including fresh commentary on Lewis Hamilton’s performance.