"A podium is always great, but if you get there driving a Ferrari, during a World Championship race and on Spa circuit, then it becomes special and unique" said Davide Rigon after a third place at finish in the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, stage of the second round of the FIA WEC.

At the wheel of Ferrari 458 GTE the Italian driver staged a great comeback to take the third step of the podium with teammate James Calado, and thanks to the excellent pit stops performed by the men of AF Corse.

After a disappointing qualifying session he drove in the first and third hour - with a double final stint - for a total of four hours at the wheel of the red #71 458 GTE.

"Unfortunately qualifying did not go as we wanted, especially regarding the times of free practice. In the race, on dry conditions, I drove fast since the start, trying to attack Porsche, advantaged in straights and fast corners”, Davide Rigon comments. “Both James and I kept a great pace, that allowed us to catch up to the podium. It was a very competitive race – one of the kind I like most – and I have to congratulate all our mechanics for the fantastic pit stops. Every time we were able to nibble away something at our rivals", David continues.

"A  podium is a great spirit raiser in view of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, my double stint on the final was also a test in view of the 24H, both for me and for the tyres".

With the third place, Rigon and Calado climb the standings to fifth place, with 25 points and a gap of only two points from the Top 3.