Racing and test manager Giuliano Salvi conceded that the Italian manufacturer and the factory AF Corse team could have “pushed a bit more” on the second race outing for the 499P Le Mans Hypercar despite claiming second place with the entry shared by Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen and Miguel Molina.
He explained that the cautious game plan in Sunday’s Portimao 6 Hours included the strategy on tyres, which was a reaction to high degradation experienced on the 499P’s debut in the Sebring 1000 Miles last month.
