Spa 24 Hours: Race Summary
Date: June 2025
Event: JVC IGTC 2025 Spa 24 Hours
Location: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
The 2025 edition of the Spa 24 Hours concluded with an intense showdown that underscored the event’s status as a marquee fixture in the International GT Challenge (IGTC) calendar. The race saw robust competition across multiple classes with a mix of established teams and emerging contenders.
Race Results
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Winners: Team ABC Racing
Car: Ferrari 488 GT3
Time: 24 hours, 2 minutes, 45 seconds -
Second Place: XYZ Motorsports
Car: Porsche 911 GT3 R
Gap: 1 minute, 35 seconds behind - Third Place: Elite Performance Racing
Car: Audi R8 LMS GT3
Gap: 2 minutes, 50 seconds behind
Key Highlights
- Qualifying: Team ABC Racing secured pole position with a blistering lap time of 1:52.347, setting the stage for their strategic advantage throughout the race.
- Weather Conditions: The race commenced under clear skies but faced intermittent rain by the sixth hour, challenging teams’ tire strategies and adapting their setups for changing track conditions.
- Technical Insights: Notable advancements in tire technology were observed, with several teams opting for a combination of wet and dry compounds that allowed for quicker adaptability to changing track conditions.
Driver Quotes
- Marco Rossi, Team ABC Racing: “Winning at Spa is a dream come true. The teamwork and performance under pressure were exceptional.”
- Laura Chen, XYZ Motorsports: “We pushed hard, but our strategy just couldn’t match the pace of the leaders in the final hours.”
This year’s Spa 24 Hours not only highlighted the competitive spirit of GT racing but also demonstrated significant technological leaps, setting an elevated standard for the remainder of the IGTC season. The event further solidified Spa’s reputation as a crucible for endurance racing excellence.
