July 6, 2026
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Rafael Duran capped an intense three-week racing block with a strong P3 finish at the Hungaroring this weekend, sharing the AF Corse #51 Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo with teammate Tommaso Mosca at Round 4 of the International GT Open.
The #51 crew arrived in Budapest carrying strong momentum from a solid Misano weekend, and AF Corse delivered a package that was competitive from the first laps of practice. The Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo showed the kind of pace all weekend that comes with a well-prepared car and a squad clicking into rhythm at the right moment of the season.
Race 1 offered a solid points haul but not the outright pace the #51 crew had been building towards, with the Ferrari crossing the line in P9 after a tough afternoon.
Race 2 turned into the standout moment of the weekend for the #51. Mosca delivered a mega start from lights out, immediately propelling the AF Corse Ferrari to the front of the field and setting up the pit-stop window in a genuine podium position. When Duran climbed aboard for the final stint, the platform was firmly in place - and the Spanish-American driver rose to the occasion, keeping his head under pressure, hunting down the #75 Team ISR Audi of Libor Milota, and completing the pass to lock in P3 at the flag.
"P3 today at the Hungaroring in Round 4 of the International GT Open," said Duran. "Huge thanks to Tommy for a mega start and giving me the car in a podium position, and to the whole AF Corse crew for giving us a strong car all weekend. Paul Ricard is next - until then, I rest and recover from these three long weeks."
The Hungaroring podium caps a hugely rewarding stretch of racing for Duran, and further underlines the consistent forward trajectory of his 2026 season. Focus now shifts to a well-earned break and recovery, before the #51 crew regroups for Round 5 at the Circuit Paul Ricard, determined to build on the Hungaroring momentum and keep pushing for more silverware.
Race Results - AF Corse #51:
About Rafael Duran
Born to a Spanish mother and an American father, Rafael Duran grew up surrounded by international motorsport culture. He is part of the Ferrari Corsa Clienti and progressed through the Ferrari Driver Academy, competing in the Ferrari Challenge before stepping up to endurance racing in 2024. Rafael is currently active across multiple international GT championships, marking a decisive step toward a professional career in top-tier GT racing.
About AF Corse
AF Corse is one of the most successful Ferrari customer teams in international GT racing. Based in Italy, the squad has built a reputation for technical excellence and a winning culture across endurance and sprint disciplines, fielding a fleet of Ferrari 296 GT3 Evos across the world's leading GT championships in 2026.
