Antonio Fuoco secured Hypercar pole position for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 6 Hours of Monza, delivering an impressive performance for Ferrari AF Corse during Saturday afternoon’s Qualifying and Hyperpole sessions. The Italian recorded a 1:33.364 in the #50 Ferrari 499P, defeating Mathieu Jaminet’s #19 Genesis Magma Racing entry by just 0.096 seconds.
Fuoco topped both qualifying sessions, securing his fifth outright FIA WEC pole position and his first in 18 months. The result also marked Ferrari’s 11th pole with the 499P and its fourth consecutive pole position on Italian soil, following three successive qualifying successes at Imola.
Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA’s Earl Bamber completed the top three, while Antonio Giovinazzi secured fourth in the sister #51 Ferrari. Théo Pourchaire and Victor Martins rounded out the leading six for Peugeot TotalEnergies and Alpine Endurance Team respectively.
Meanwhile, Toyota Racing endured a challenging qualifying session, with neither of its championship-contending TR010 Hybrids advancing into Hyperpole. Ryō Hirakawa and Kamui Kobayashi qualified 15th and 16th respectively, leaving both crews facing considerable work during Sunday’s championship-deciding race.
2026 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Monza: Hypercar Qualifying
The opening Hypercar qualifying session took place in considerably drier conditions than those experienced throughout the weekend’s three Free Practice sessions. Although teams had completed some running on slick tyres as the circuit improved during Friday’s FP2, Saturday afternoon provided their first sustained opportunity to evaluate the cars on a largely dry Monza circuit.
The changing conditions presented a significant challenge, particularly following the circuit’s resurfacing since the FIA WEC last visited in 2023. With limited representative dry-weather data available, drivers needed to adapt quickly as lap times improved throughout the 12-minute session.
Ferrari emerged as the leading contender, with Fuoco demonstrating impressive confidence in the #50 499P. The Italian gradually improved his lap times before recording a 1:33.400 during the closing stages, establishing the benchmark for the remaining Hypercar competitors.
The performance represented a substantial improvement compared with Saturday morning’s FP3, when Nick Cassidy topped the classification for Peugeot with a 1:42.706.
Fuoco’s effort secured Ferrari’s position at the head of the ten-car Hyperpole field, with the Italian manufacturer demonstrating competitive pace across all three of its entries.
Fuoco leads opening session as Genesis and Ferrari complete top three
Fuoco’s 1:33.400 proved sufficient to secure first place during the opening qualifying session, finishing 0.392 seconds ahead of Jaminet in the #19 Genesis GMR-001.
The Frenchman’s performance continued Genesis Magma Racing’s impressive qualifying form following the manufacturer’s breakthrough pole position at Barcelona three weeks earlier.
Although Mathys Jaubert had secured that historic result in the sister #17 entry, Jaminet emerged as Genesis’ strongest driver at Monza, placing the #19 car comfortably among the leading Hyperpole contenders.
AF Corse completed the top three through Robert Kubica, who recorded a 1:33.880 in the #83 Ferrari 499P. The Pole finished 0.480 seconds behind Fuoco, maintaining the strong form demonstrated during Friday’s practice sessions.
Kubica had previously topped FP2 with a 1:38.143, highlighting the customer-entered Ferrari’s competitiveness across changing conditions.
Giovinazzi followed in fourth for Ferrari AF Corse, recording a 1:34.077 in the #51 499P. The result represented an encouraging recovery after a brake-by-wire problem limited the car to just seven laps during FP3.
Cadillac and Peugeot advance as BMW secures Hyperpole appearance
Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA secured fifth during the opening session, with Bamber recording a 1:34.177 in the #38 V-Series.R.
The New Zealander finished 0.777 seconds behind Fuoco, maintaining Cadillac’s presence among the leading Hypercar competitors after an encouraging practice programme.
Peugeot TotalEnergies followed in sixth through Pourchaire, who recorded a 1:34.235 in the #94 9X8. The Frenchman finished just 0.058 seconds behind Bamber, securing a place in Hyperpole during his final FIA WEC appearance with Peugeot.
BMW M Team WRT advanced through Sheldon van der Linde in the #20 M Hybrid V8. The South African recorded a 1:34.255, placing seventh and just 0.020 seconds behind Pourchaire.
Martins qualified eighth for Alpine Endurance Team, recording a 1:34.265 in the #36 A424. The Frenchman finished only 0.010 seconds behind van der Linde, continuing his impressive form following competitive performances throughout practice.
Cadillac’s Norman Nato followed in ninth with a 1:34.351, while Cassidy completed the Hyperpole field in the #93 Peugeot with a 1:34.364.
The ten leading entries were separated by just 0.964 seconds, with eight different manufacturers represented in the final shootout.
Milesi narrowly misses Hyperpole as Genesis suffers contrasting fortunes
Although Alpine secured a Hyperpole appearance through Martins, the sister #35 A424 narrowly missed advancing.
Charles Milesi recorded a 1:34.438, finishing 11th and just 0.074 seconds behind Cassidy’s tenth-placed Peugeot.
The result represented a disappointing outcome following Milesi’s strong performance during Friday’s FP1, when he topped the wet session with a 1:45.862.
Aston Martin THOR Team followed in 12th through Marco Sørensen, who recorded a 1:34.492 in the #009 Valkyrie.
Genesis also experienced contrasting fortunes, with Jaubert unable to replicate his historic Barcelona pole position. The Frenchman recorded a 1:34.567 in the #17 GMR-001, finishing 13th after encountering difficulties during his qualifying run.
His result left the sister Genesis outside Hyperpole despite Jaminet securing second place.
Aston Martin’s #007 Valkyrie completed the leading 14 through Harry Tincknell, who recorded a 1:34.627.
Neither Aston Martin advanced into Hyperpole, despite Tincknell previously finishing second during Friday’s FP2. The result highlighted the changing competitive order as teams encountered substantially different conditions during qualifying.
Toyota suffers double elimination ahead of Drivers’ Championship decider
Toyota Racing endured one of its most difficult qualifying sessions of the season, with both TR010 Hybrids failing to advance into Hyperpole.
Hirakawa recorded a 1:34.734 in the championship-leading #8 Toyota, finishing 15th and 1.334 seconds behind Fuoco.
The Japanese driver also missed the final Hyperpole position by 0.370 seconds, leaving Toyota unable to challenge for the bonus championship point awarded to the pole-sitter.
Teammate Kobayashi followed in 16th with a 1:35.065 in the #7 Toyota, finishing 0.331 seconds behind Hirakawa.
Both crews had struggled to match the leading competitors during practice, with the #8 finishing 16th in FP3 despite entering Monza as the championship favourite.
Toyota’s limited experience of its TR010 Hybrid in dry conditions at Monza contributed to the challenge, with the team having completed its previous running on wet or damp surfaces.
BMW M Team WRT’s #15 M Hybrid V8 completed the 17-car classification, with Dries Vanthoor recording a 1:35.339.
2026 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Monza: Hypercar Hyperpole
The ten fastest Hypercars returned to the circuit for the final ten-minute Hyperpole shootout, with conditions continuing to improve as the surface dried.
Fuoco entered the session as the leading contender after topping the opening qualifying classification. However, the Italian faced considerably stronger opposition during Hyperpole, with Genesis, Cadillac and the sister Ferrari all demonstrating competitive pace.
As the drivers became increasingly comfortable with the circuit, the leading times continued falling. The improving conditions allowed several competitors to approach Fuoco’s benchmark, producing a close battle for the final pole position of the 2026 season.
The Italian ultimately delivered another improvement, recording a 1:33.364 to secure pole by just 0.096 seconds.
His advantage over Jaminet was considerably smaller than during the opening session, while Bamber and Giovinazzi also finished within 0.210 seconds of the leading Ferrari.
The result gave Ferrari the first Hypercar pole position at Monza since the championship returned to the circuit for the first time since 2023.
Fuoco secures fifth FIA WEC pole position on home soil
Fuoco’s performance provided Ferrari with a fitting conclusion to the qualifying campaign, particularly after the Italian manufacturer had endured a challenging title defence throughout 2026.
The #50 crew of Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen enters Sunday’s race targeting its second victory of the season, having demonstrated competitive pace throughout the weekend.
The pole marked Fuoco’s fifth outright FIA WEC pole position and his first in 18 months. It also extended Ferrari’s impressive qualifying record in Italy, with the 499P securing its fourth consecutive pole on home soil.
Fuoco acknowledged the significance of securing the result in front of Ferrari’s supporters, particularly given the limited dry-weather running available before qualifying.
“Coming to Italy is always special for us and to be on pole here at Monza, as an Italian driver with Ferrari, is really emotional. It was quite tricky because with practice having all been wet, we didn’t have chance to do any prior dry-weather running, but I really like these conditions when you just have to go and send it and try to put everything together. I think today, we did that really well.
“I want to thank the team because in situations like this, we need to trust them on the set-up and what they give us. I’m pretty sure tomorrow in the grandstands, we will have a lot of support, and the Italian fans bring so much passion. We know it’s going to be a long race, so we need to keep cool, keep calm and continue to do our best.”
Jaminet secures second consecutive front-row start for Genesis
Genesis Magma Racing continued its impressive debut FIA WEC season, with Jaminet securing second place in the #19 GMR-001.
The Frenchman recorded a 1:33.460, finishing just 0.096 seconds behind Fuoco after improving considerably upon his opening qualifying performance.
The result marked Genesis’ second consecutive front-row start following Jaubert’s pole position at Barcelona. Although the Korean manufacturer remains in the early stages of its Hypercar programme, its recent qualifying performances demonstrate the competitive potential of the GMR-001.
Jaminet shares the #19 entry with Paul-Loup Chatin and Daniel Juncadella, with the trio attempting to secure a strong result following a challenging race in Spain.
Genesis had arrived at Barcelona with considerable momentum after Jaubert secured the manufacturer’s maiden pole position. However, neither car managed to convert its promising qualifying performance into a top-ten finish during the race.
The team will therefore seek to avoid a repeat of those difficulties at Monza, where Jaminet’s front-row starting position provides another opportunity to challenge the established manufacturers.
Bamber and Giovinazzi secure second row for Cadillac and Ferrari
Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA secured third through Bamber, who recorded a 1:33.541 in the #38 V-Series.R.
The New Zealander finished 0.177 seconds behind Fuoco and just 0.081 seconds away from Jaminet’s Genesis, continuing Cadillac’s competitive form during the season finale.
Bamber shares the #38 entry with Sébastien Bourdais and Jack Aitken, with the crew hoping to conclude the championship strongly after several competitive performances throughout the season.
Giovinazzi followed in fourth for Ferrari AF Corse, recording a 1:33.573 in the #51 Ferrari 499P.
The Italian finished just 0.032 seconds behind Bamber, giving Ferrari two cars among the leading four during its home race weekend.
The result represented an impressive recovery for the #51 crew following the brake-by-wire problem encountered during FP3. Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Giovinazzi had completed only seven laps during the final practice session, leaving the team with limited preparation before qualifying.
Nevertheless, Giovinazzi demonstrated competitive pace during both qualifying stages, placing the second factory Ferrari on the second row.
Pourchaire impresses for Peugeot as Martins secures sixth
Peugeot TotalEnergies secured fifth through Pourchaire, who recorded a 1:33.617 in the #94 Peugeot 9X8.
The Frenchman finished 0.253 seconds behind Fuoco, placing the car he shares with Loïc Duval and Malthe Jakobsen among the leading contenders during its final appearance in its current configuration.
Pourchaire’s performance represented an encouraging result ahead of his departure from Peugeot’s WEC programme. The former Formula 2 champion will shift his attention towards Formula E with Opel, making Sunday’s race his final appearance with the French manufacturer.
Alpine Endurance Team followed in sixth through Martins, who recorded a 1:33.858 in the #36 A424.
The Frenchman finished 0.494 seconds behind Fuoco, maintaining his encouraging form throughout the Monza weekend after placing third in FP1 and second in FP3.
Martins shares the #36 Alpine with Jules Gounon, with the pair preparing for the manufacturer’s final race of its current Hypercar programme.
Although Alpine could not challenge Ferrari for pole, Martins’ performance ensured the team secured a place on the third row for Sunday’s season finale.
Nato and Kubica complete fourth row as Cassidy takes ninth
Cadillac completed its qualifying programme with both cars inside the leading seven, as Nato secured seventh in the #12 V-Series.R.
The Frenchman recorded a 1:33.900, finishing 0.536 seconds behind Fuoco and just 0.042 seconds behind Martins.
Nato shares the #12 Cadillac with Will Stevens and Alex Lynn, with the trio looking to build on the manufacturer’s competitive qualifying form during Sunday’s race.
AF Corse followed in eighth, with Kubica recording a 1:33.922 in the #83 Ferrari 499P.
The Pole had demonstrated impressive pace throughout the weekend, topping FP2 and securing third during the opening qualifying session. However, he could not improve sufficiently during Hyperpole to challenge the leading competitors.
Cassidy followed in ninth for Peugeot TotalEnergies, recording a 1:34.084 in the #93 9X8. The New Zealander had topped Saturday morning’s FP3 but could not replicate that performance in the drier qualifying conditions.
BMW M Team WRT completed the Hyperpole classification through van der Linde, who recorded a 1:34.415 in the #20 M Hybrid V8.
The South African finished 1.051 seconds behind Fuoco, securing tenth place as the only BMW driver to advance beyond the opening qualifying session.
Toyota prepares for championship decider after difficult qualifying
Although Toyota secured the Hypercar Manufacturers’ Championship at Barcelona, the Drivers’ Championship remains undecided heading into Sunday’s season finale.
The #8 crew of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Hirakawa leads the standings with 114 points, holding a 17-point advantage over the sister #7 entry of Mike Conway, Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries.
With neither Toyota progressing into Hyperpole, neither crew secured the bonus point for pole position. The championship gap therefore remains unchanged heading into the six-hour race.
The standings following Barcelona place Toyota’s two entries comfortably ahead of the remaining drivers, ensuring the title will remain within the Japanese manufacturer.
Despite qualifying 15th, the #8 crew retains a significant advantage. A top-five finish on Sunday would guarantee the Drivers’ Championship regardless of its teammate’s result.
The #7 crew faces a considerably more difficult task, needing to overturn the 17-point deficit while recovering from 16th in qualifying.
With both entries starting outside the leading ten based on their qualifying performances, Toyota must now rely on its race pace and execution to secure the final Drivers’ title of the 2026 season.
Ferrari leads Hypercar into final race of 2026
Fuoco’s pole position provides Ferrari with an encouraging opportunity to conclude its 2026 campaign on home soil, particularly after the manufacturer had struggled to consistently reproduce its championship-winning form from the previous season.
The Italian manufacturer’s qualifying performance also demonstrated the competitiveness of the 499P, with all three entries advancing into Hyperpole and the factory cars securing first and fourth.
However, Genesis and Cadillac remain closely matched, with Jaminet and Bamber both finishing within two-tenths of Fuoco.
Peugeot and Alpine also demonstrated strong single-lap pace, suggesting that several manufacturers could challenge Ferrari during Sunday’s six-hour race.
Meanwhile, the Drivers’ Championship remains exclusively between Toyota’s two crews, despite their disappointing qualifying performances.
The 2026 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Monza begins at 11:00 CET on Sunday, 8 November, bringing the eight-round season to a conclusion.
2026 WEC 6 Hours of Monza: Hypercar Qualifying results
The opening session determined the ten entries advancing to Hyperpole, with Fuoco setting the fastest time of 1:33.400.
- #50 Ferrari AF Corse — Ferrari 499P — Antonio Fuoco — 1:33.400
- #19 Genesis Magma Racing — Genesis GMR-001 — Mathieu Jaminet — 1:33.792 (+0.392)
- #83 AF Corse — Ferrari 499P — Robert Kubica — 1:33.880 (+0.480)
- #51 Ferrari AF Corse — Ferrari 499P — Antonio Giovinazzi — 1:34.077 (+0.677)
- #38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA — Cadillac V-Series.R — Earl Bamber — 1:34.177 (+0.777)
- #94 Peugeot TotalEnergies — Peugeot 9X8 — Théo Pourchaire — 1:34.235 (+0.835)
- #20 BMW M Team WRT — BMW M Hybrid V8 — Sheldon van der Linde — 1:34.255 (+0.855)
- #36 Alpine Endurance Team — Alpine A424 — Victor Martins — 1:34.265 (+0.865)
- #12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA — Cadillac V-Series.R — Norman Nato — 1:34.351 (+0.951)
- #93 Peugeot TotalEnergies — Peugeot 9X8 — Nick Cassidy — 1:34.364 (+0.964)
2026 WEC 6 Hours of Monza: Hypercar entries eliminated in Qualifying
The remaining seven entries failed to advance into Hyperpole and retained their qualifying positions, subject to any subsequent grid penalties.
- #35 Alpine Endurance Team — Alpine A424 — Charles Milesi — 1:34.438 (+1.038)
- #009 Aston Martin THOR Team — Aston Martin Valkyrie — Marco Sørensen — 1:34.492 (+1.092)
- #17 Genesis Magma Racing — Genesis GMR-001 — Mathys Jaubert — 1:34.567 (+1.167)
- #007 Aston Martin THOR Team — Aston Martin Valkyrie — Harry Tincknell — 1:34.627 (+1.227)
- #8 Toyota Racing — Toyota TR010 Hybrid — Ryō Hirakawa — 1:34.734 (+1.334)
- #7 Toyota Racing — Toyota TR010 Hybrid — Kamui Kobayashi — 1:35.065 (+1.665)
- #15 BMW M Team WRT — BMW M Hybrid V8 — Dries Vanthoor — 1:35.339 (+1.939)
2026 WEC 6 Hours of Monza: Hypercar Hyperpole results
Fuoco secured pole position with a 1:33.364, finishing just 0.096 seconds ahead of Jaminet.
- #50 Ferrari AF Corse — Ferrari 499P — Antonio Fuoco — 1:33.364
- #19 Genesis Magma Racing — Genesis GMR-001 — Mathieu Jaminet — 1:33.460 (+0.096)
- #38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA — Cadillac V-Series.R — Earl Bamber — 1:33.541 (+0.177)
- #51 Ferrari AF Corse — Ferrari 499P — Antonio Giovinazzi — 1:33.573 (+0.209)
- #94 Peugeot TotalEnergies — Peugeot 9X8 — Théo Pourchaire — 1:33.617 (+0.253)
- #36 Alpine Endurance Team — Alpine A424 — Victor Martins — 1:33.858 (+0.494)
- #12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA — Cadillac V-Series.R — Norman Nato — 1:33.900 (+0.536)
- #83 AF Corse — Ferrari 499P — Robert Kubica — 1:33.922 (+0.558)
- #93 Peugeot TotalEnergies — Peugeot 9X8 — Nick Cassidy — 1:34.084 (+0.720)
- #20 BMW M Team WRT — BMW M Hybrid V8 — Sheldon van der Linde — 1:34.415 (+1.051)
Pole position: Antonio Fuoco, #50 Ferrari AF Corse — 1:33.364
The complete qualifying and Hyperpole classifications are available through the official FIA WEC results page.
