Ferrari Dominates at Spa: Secures Third Consecutive Victory in FIA WEC
Ferrari AF Corse continued its flawless start to the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, clinching a third consecutive victory at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. The #51 Ferrari 499P, driven by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi, led a 1-2 finish for the Italian manufacturer, finishing just 4.2 seconds ahead of its sister car, the #50.
Starting third on the grid, the trio maintained their championship lead through a focused, error-free performance before nearly 100,000 spectators. The pivotal moment came in the race’s final two hours, following a strategic safety car restart. The #51 executed a flawless pit stop, allowing them to maintain the lead as competitors struggled with fuel management in the closing laps.
Pier Guidi commented, "I still can’t believe it… I gave everything, trying to build enough of a gap before the splash." Calado noted the intense mental pressure, stating, "It was a mental race… the car was clearly super strong, and the team has improved so much."
Meanwhile, Alpine’s #36 A424 came close to a breakthrough victory, finishing third just 5.1 seconds behind the leader after a late pit stop. Toyota Gazoo Racing’s #8 GR010 executed a masterful strategy, rising from 15th on the grid to secure a surprising fourth place.
Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA delivered its best performance to date, with its V-Series.Rs finishing fifth and sixth.
In the LMGT3 category, a competitive race saw Ferrari’s Vista AF Corse team celebrate a double podium. The #21 296 LMGT3, driven by Francois Heriau, Alessio Rovera, and Simon Mann, secured its first win of the season, while the #54 finished third. Proton Competition’s #88 Ford Mustang GT3 took second, marking the team’s best result since partnering with Ford.
Heriau expressed satisfaction with the win, stating, "We got our revenge after Imola… it’s a big moment before the big one [Le Mans]."
The race delivered a mix of strategic depth and competitive intensity, with all eight Hypercar manufacturers finishing on the lead lap, showcasing the heightening competition within the sport.
Upcoming Events: The next challenge awaits at Le Mans, where teams will face off in the 24-hour endurance race.
