Report: 2025 Prototype Racing Highlights and Award Winners
The 2025 prototype racing season showcased heightened factory involvement across Hypercar and GTP classes, with significant action in LMP2 and LMP3 divisions. This report summarizes the standout performances, key results, and the crowning of the 2025 Prototype Team of the Year.
Key Performances
Porsche Penske Motorsport dominated the GTP category with a strong start, securing victories at Daytona, Sebring, Long Beach, and Laguna Seca. Despite some challenges later in the season due to Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments, their early form underlined their potential, positioning them as favorites for the 2026 season. Team Principal commented, “Our drivers and pit crews functioned at peak efficiency.”
Meyer Shank Racing made a notable impact upon their return to the IMSA top class with an expanded two-car Acura ARX-06 setup. The Ohio-based team’s ability to secure wins and podiums indicates strong potential for championship contention in 2026.
Aston Martin THOR Team quickly emerged as competitors with their Valkyrie model, achieving podium placements, including a commendable finish at Petit Le Mans. Their dual program strategy has proven effective, improving race performance throughout the season.
In LMP2, AO Racing demonstrated exceptional prowess, winning the Le Mans class and securing titles in both the ELMS and IMSA. Competing teams such as VDS Panis Racing, Inter Europol Competition, and IDEC Sport also delivered memorable performances, particularly at Le Mans.
In LMP3, the Ligier JS P325 had an impressive inaugural season in the ELMS, culminating in CLX Motorsport winning five of six races to secure the championship title with a race to spare.
Award Recognition
Dailysportscar’s 2025 Prototype Team of the Year honors go to Ferrari AF Corse. The team set clear objectives to claim both the Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ World Championships after back-to-back Le Mans victories in 2023 and 2024.
Ferrari’s meticulous focus on reliability and operational strategies paid off, ultimately leading to their third consecutive Le Mans win with their privateer #83 entry and securing the WEC championship. Ferrari achieved key victories in the opening races in Qatar, Imola, and Spa, despite facing challenges as the season progressed.
The team’s resourcefulness shone through as they navigated BoP changes and circuit difficulties, ensuring two top-five finishes and multiple podiums in the latter part of the season. While their title campaign was not as dominant as Toyota’s previous year, the competitive balance suggests a transforming landscape within the Hypercar series.
Ferrari has established itself as the benchmark in the Hypercar category, setting high expectations for the 2026 season.
