Ferrari Makes History with 1-2-3 Podium at Qatar 1812km Race

The inaugural race of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship saw Ferrari achieving a historic 1-2-3 finish at the Qatar 1812km, led by the #50 Ferrari 499P. The LMGT3 class victory went to the #33 Corvette, driven by Ben Keating, Jonny Edgar, and Daniel Juncadella. The next race will be held on April 20 in Italy at the 6 Hours of Imola.

The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship commenced with a remarkable triumph for Ferrari, as the manufacturer achieved a historic 1-2-3 podium finish at the Qatar 1812km event. The winning 50 Ferrari 499P, fielded by Ferrari AF Corse and driven by Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen, secured the top position, followed closely by the privately entered 83 499P and the pole-positioned 51 factory car.

This remarkable achievement marks the first occurrence of a single manufacturer sweeping the FIA WEC podium since the introduction of the Hypercar category. The detailed standings in the Hypercar class illustrate Ferrari’s dominance:
1. 50 Ferrari 499P | Ferrari AF Corse | – 318 laps
2. 83 Ferrari 499P | AF Corse | +2.348
3. 51 Ferrari 499P | Ferrari AF Corse | +2.677
4. 15 BMW M Hybrid V8 | BMW M Team WRT | +9.907
5. 8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid | Toyota Gazoo Racing | +19.628
6. 7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid | Toyota Gazoo Racing | +23.266
7. 20 BMW M Hybrid V8 | BMW M Team WRT | +36.388
8. 12 Cadillac V-Series.R | Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA | +37.756
9. 3 Peugeot 9X8 | Peugeot TotalEnergies | +1:29.683
10. 5 Porsche 963 | Porsche Penske Motorsport | +1 lap.

In the LMGT3 class, the 33 Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R, driven by Ben Keating, Jonny Edgar, and Daniel Juncadella of TF Sport, secured the top position after a fierce contest. In a thrilling climax, Juncadella showcased his distinguished experience by defending against a late challenge from United Autosports’ Grégoire Saucy in the 59 McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo.

The top five finishers in the LMGT3 class are listed as follows:
1. 33 Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R | TF Sport | 287 laps
2. 59 McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo | United Autosports | +0.493
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 next round of the FIA World Endurance Championship will take place on April 20 in Italy at the 6 Hours of Imola, promising more thrilling racing action.

Ferrari’s outstanding performance at the Qatar 1812km established a significant milestone in the FIA World Endurance Championship, highlighting their strength in the Hypercar category with a 1-2-3 finish. The impressive victory was complemented by a competitive display in the LMGT3 class, showcasing the depth of talent across all categories. Looking ahead, the anticipation builds for the upcoming event in Imola.

Original Source: www.24h-lemans.com