Ferrari Triumphs Again: A Historic Three-Peat at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans will go down in history as another unforgettable chapter in Ferrari’s legacy. For the third consecutive year, the Italian marque stood atop the podium, cementing its dominance in the Hypercar era. This time, it was the #83 AF Corse Ferrari 499P—a privateer entry—that took the checkered flag, driven by Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye, and Phil Hanson.
A Race of Strategy, Drama, and Redemption
Ferrari’s victory was anything but straightforward. While the Prancing Horse had already claimed wins in 2023 and 2024, this year’s race was a battle against not just the competition but also their own setbacks. The #83 car, sporting a striking yellow livery, started 13th on the grid—far from an ideal position. However, endurance racing is a marathon, not a sprint, and Ferrari’s race pace soon became undeniable.
Porsche emerged as the biggest threat, with the #6 Penske 963 mounting a late charge. After being disqualified from qualifying for being underweight, the Porsche team fought back from the rear of the Hypercar field. Kevin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor, and Matt Campbell pushed relentlessly, closing the gap in the final hours. But Kubica, in a heroic final stint, held firm under pressure to secure the win by just 14 seconds.
Meanwhile, Ferrari’s factory cars—the #50 and #51—faced their own struggles. Alessandro Pier Guidi’s spin in the #51 while entering the pit lane cost them the lead, while the #50 battled penalties and tire wear. Still, the #51 managed to secure third, ensuring two Ferraris on the podium.
A Story of Firsts and Legends
This victory was more than just another Le Mans win—it was a race of milestones. Robert Kubica became the first Polish driver to win Le Mans outright, completing a remarkable comeback after his Formula 1 career was derailed by injury. Yifei Ye made history as the first Chinese winner, while Phil Hanson added his name to the list of British victors.
For Ferrari, this three-peat is a feat not seen since their six consecutive wins in the 1960s. The 499P has now won every Le Mans it has entered, proving itself as one of the greatest endurance racing cars ever built.
The Supporting Cast: LMP2 and LMGT3 Battles
Beyond Hypercar, the race delivered excitement in the other classes. In LMP2, Inter Europol Competition took a hard-fought victory after a late penalty nearly cost them the lead. Meanwhile, Manthey’s #92 Porsche dominated LMGT3, showcasing Porsche’s strength in GT racing despite their near-miss in the top class.
A Race That Will Be Remembered
The 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours was a testament to endurance racing at its finest—strategy, speed, and resilience. Ferrari’s triumph, Porsche’s relentless chase, and the emotional victories of Kubica and Ye made this an instant classic. As the sun set on La Sarthe, one thing was clear: Ferrari’s golden era in endurance racing is far from over.
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