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

The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship commenced with Ferrari achieving a historic 1-2-3 finish at the Qatar 1812km. The #50 Ferrari 499P led the race, followed by #83 and #51 Ferraris, marking a significant milestone. In the LMGT3 class, the #33 Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R secured victory. The next race is on April 20 at Imola.

The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship opened with a remarkable event for Ferrari, achieving a historic 1-2-3 finish at the Qatar 1812km. The Ferrari AF Corse team, led by drivers Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen, dominated the event with the 50 Ferrari 499P, marking the first time a manufacturer claimed all three podium spots since the introduction of the Hypercar class.

The race concluded with AF Corse’s privately entered 83 499P in second place, closely followed by the 51 factory car that secured pole position. This outstanding performance underscores Ferrari’s dominance in the Hypercar category for this season.

In the LMGT3 class, the 33 Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R, driven by Ben Keating, Jonny Edgar, and Daniel Juncadella from TF Sport, took victory. Juncadella showcased his experience in the closing laps to fend off a challenge from Grégoire Saucy of United Autosports, who was driving the 59 McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo.

The top finishers in the Hypercar class featured: 1) 50 Ferrari 499P (FIA AF Corse) – 318 laps, 2) 83 Ferrari 499P (AF Corse) – +2.348 seconds, 3) 51 Ferrari 499P (FIA AF Corse) – +2.677 seconds. This impressive display highlights Ferrari’s competitive edge in endurance racing.

The LMGT3 class results were as follows: 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, with others closely trailing.

Looking ahead, the next round of the FIA WEC is scheduled for April 20 in Italy, featuring the 6 Hours of Imola, promising further thrilling competition among the world’s top endurance racing teams.

Ferrari’s sweeping victory at the Qatar 1812km is a milestone in the FIA WEC series, illustrating their technological prowess and competitive spirit. The results show a commendable performance not only from Ferrari but also in the LMGT3 class with Corvette’s impressive win. The upcoming 6 Hours of Imola promises to be another exciting chapter in the championship.

Original Source: www.24h-lemans.com