A Perfect Start to the 2025 World Endurance Championship
Ferrari kicked off the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season in spectacular fashion, securing a historic one-two-three finish at the Qatar 1812 km race, held at the Losail International Circuit on February 28, 2025.
The #50 Ferrari 499P Hypercar, driven by Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen, crossed the finish line in first place, marking an emphatic statement from Ferrari as they defend their Hypercar title.
Their dominance was reinforced by the #83 AF Corse Ferrari, piloted by Phil Hanson, Robert Kubica, and Yifei Ye, finishing second, just 2.348 seconds behind the leaders. Completing the podium sweep, the #51 Ferrari AF Corse entry, featuring James Calado, Antonio Giovinazzi, and Alessandro Pier Guidi, finished third, just 2.677 seconds further back.
Qualifying Sets the Stage
The weekend began with Ferrari making their intentions clear, as Antonio Giovinazzi in the #51 Ferrari 499P secured pole position with a blistering lap time of 1:38.359 during qualifying. This set the tone for a dominant race, with Ferrari leading from the front and demonstrating superior pace and race strategy throughout the event.
Race Recap: Strategy, Speed & Flawless Execution
The Qatar 1812 km race, the season opener of the WEC, tested teams with a challenging 10-hour endurance battle on the demanding Losail circuit. Ferrari executed perfect race strategy, making the most of flawless pit stops, tire management, and consistent lap times to maintain control at the front of the field.
Toyota, Porsche, and Peugeot struggled to match Ferrari’s outright pace, with Toyota’s top entry finishing in fourth place, nearly 20 seconds behind the Ferrari trio. Porsche, expected to be a strong contender, faced setbacks and reliability issues, preventing them from mounting a challenge.
As the race unfolded, the Ferrari Hypercars ran like clockwork, alternating their positions at the front but never coming under serious threat. The final hour saw Fuoco, Molina, and Nielsen in the #50 machine maintain their lead, bringing home a well-earned victory.
What This Means for Ferrari in 2025
This result propels Ferrari to the top of the championship standings, giving them 66 points from the Qatar event. With Toyota, Porsche, and BMW now forced to play catch-up, the season is already shaping up to be a thrilling battle.
The Losail victory sends a clear message to their rivals: Ferrari is the team to beat in 2025. Their engineering, strategy, and driver lineup are proving to be a winning formula once again, setting high expectations for the remainder of the season.
Looking Ahead: The Next Challenge
Ferrari now turns its focus to the upcoming WEC rounds, where competitors will be looking to close the performance gap and mount a stronger challenge. With Toyota and Porsche expected to bring upgrades, the battle for supremacy in Le Mans Hypercar racing is only just beginning.
For now, Ferrari’s dominant display in Qatar has cemented their position as the benchmark for 2025, and fans can look forward to an intense season ahead.
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