P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A big day for Alpine, a pretty good one for Peugeot and Aston Martin, but a bad one for Ferrari that reopens the title fight
The 100th race in World Endurance Championship history at Fuji was packed with drama: three safety cars and five full course yellows led to a new winner emerging.
Alpine’s A424 secured a breakthrough victory with drivers Paul-Loup Chatin, Charles Milesi, and Ferdinand Habsburg behind the wheel.
While six of the eight manufacturers led the race, Ferrari struggled, creating an opportunity for a late championship twist as the season approaches its finale in Bahrain.
Alpine’s triumph at Fuji marked their first top-class win since Monza in 2022 and lifted them into fifth place in the manufacturers’ standings.
On the other hand, Cadillac, after a strong start and leading for 67 laps, finished in 7th and 13th place, feeling they deserved more due to misfortune and the impact of safety cars.
Peugeot showcased strong performance once again at Fuji, finishing second and demonstrating their competitiveness race after race despite the favorable Balance of Performance.
As the World Endurance Championship heads to its decisive finale in Bahrain, the competition remains intense, with teams vying for the coveted title.
