Alpine driver Makowiecki overtook Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps

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Alpine driver Frédéric Makowiecki executed a daring overtake on a Ferrari at 280 km/h during the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps race, moving into second place. Makowiecki's impressive maneuver involved passing James Calado's Ferrari through the Eau Rouge and Raidillon section, a high-speed and challenging part of the track. The overtake occurred early in the race after starting sixth on the grid. The Ferrari team had dominated qualifying, but Alpine's aggressive start, including this bold move, put pressure on the Italian team. Makowiecki then pursued the leading Ferrari.


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