Ferrari Achieves Historic 1-2-3 Finish at 2025 FIA WEC Qatar 1812km

Ferrari achieved a historic 1-2-3 podium finish at the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship’s Qatar 1812km, with the #50 car leading the charge. Corvette won the LMGT3 class. This marks a significant milestone for Ferrari as the first instance of a single manufacturer completing the podium since Hypercar’s introduction. The next race is the 6 Hours of Imola in Italy on April 20, 2025.

The opening round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship at Qatar 1812km witnessed a remarkable achievement by Ferrari, securing a historic 1-2-3 podium finish. The 50 Ferrari 499P, driven by Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen, triumphed over their rivals. The second and third positions were claimed by AF Corse’s privately entered 83 499P and the factory 51 car, which had secured pole position. This is a significant milestone as it marks the first time since the introduction of Hypercars that a single manufacturer has completely dominated the podium.

In the Hypercar category, the results are as follows:
1. 50 Ferrari 499P | Ferrari AF Corse | 318 laps
2. 83 Ferrari 499P | AF Corse | +2.348 seconds
3. 51 Ferrari 499P | Ferrari AF Corse | +2.677 seconds
4. 15 BMW M Hybrid V8 | BMW M Team WRT | +9.907 seconds
5. 8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid | Toyota Gazoo Racing | +19.628 seconds
6. 7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid | Toyota Gazoo Racing | +23.266 seconds
7. 20 BMW M Hybrid V8 | BMW M Team WRT | +36.388 seconds
8. 12 Cadillac V-Series.R | Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA | +37.756 seconds
9. 3 Peugeot 9X8 | Peugeot TotalEnergies | +1:29.683 minutes
10. 5 Porsche 963 | Porsche Penske Motorsport | +1 lap

In the LMGT3 class, the first position was secured by the 33 Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R, driven by Ben Keating, Jonny Edgar, and Daniel Juncadella, representing TF Sport. Juncadella’s experience proved invaluable in the closing laps as he fended off challenges from Grégoire Saucy of United Autosports, who was piloting the 59 McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo.

The top finishes in the LMGT3 category are:
1. 33 Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R | TF Sport | 287 laps
2. 59 McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo | United Autosports | +0.493 seconds
3. 31 BMW M4 LMGT3 | The Bend Team WRT | +1 lap
4. 78 Lexus RC F LMGT3 | Akkodis ASP Team | +1 lap
5. 21 Ferrari 296 LMGT3 | Vista AF Corse | +1 lap

The subsequent round of the FIA World Endurance Championship is scheduled for April 20, 2025, featuring the 6 Hours of Imola in Italy.

Ferrari made history by claiming the top three positions in the opening round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship at the Qatar 1812km. This unprecedented achievement not only showcases their dominance in the Hypercar category but also symbolizes a new era of competition. Meanwhile, TF Sport’s Corvette team excelled in the LMGT3 class, highlighting the diverse talent and competitiveness of endurance racing.

Original Source: www.24h-lemans.com

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