Ferrari achieved a historic 1-2-3 finish at the Qatar 1812km, with the #50 499P leading the way. This marked a significant milestone in the FIA WEC as it’s the first podial lockout for a manufacturer since Hypercar’s introduction. Corvette claimed victory in the LMGT3 class. The next FIA WEC event is on April 20 at Imola.
The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship commenced with a remarkable performance by Ferrari, achieving a historic 1-2-3 podium sweep at the Qatar 1812km race. The event showcased the dominance of the 50 Ferrari 499P, driven by Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen, who secured first place ahead of their teammates in the 83 and 51 Ferrari cars. This marked a milestone as it was the first time a manufacturer secured all three podium positions since the introduction of the Hypercar class.
In the Hypercar category, the top ten finishers included:
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 seconds
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 from TF Sport, captured first place. Juncadella’s extensive experience was critical in defending their lead against the 59 McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo piloted by United Autosports’ Grégoire Saucy in the final laps. The LMGT3 top five included:
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.
Upcoming, the FIA WEC heads to Italy for the next round, the 6 Hours of Imola, scheduled for April 20.
Ferrari’s historic 1-2-3 sweep at the Qatar 1812km race highlights their strong performance in the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship. The dominance of their 499P cars, coupled with a solid showing in the LMGT3 class by the Corvette team, sets an exciting tone for the season. The upcoming race in Imola will be an opportunity for teams to build on this momentum.
Original Source: www.24h-lemans.com
