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Ferrari clinched a World Endurance Championship title double in the 2025 season finale in Bahrain – its first top-class sportscar world title since 1972
In the 2025 season finale in Bahrain, Ferrari secured a World Endurance Championship title double, marking its first top-class sportscar world title since 1972. Despite winning the Le Mans 24 Hours annually since its return to endurance racing’s top level in 2023, Ferrari previously struggled to maintain such success throughout a full season. However, their dominance in the early rounds of the 2025 WEC culminated in sealing both the manufacturers’ crown and a 1-2-3 in the drivers’ championship. The champion trio of Giovinazzi, Calado, and Pier Guidi solidified Ferrari’s triumph by securing a top three sweep in the final race. Despite facing strong competition from Porsche and Cadillac, Ferrari’s performance was unmatched at Sakhir, with Porsches finishing outside the top spots and Cadillac falling short of expectations. The 2025 season also exposed tensions over the WEC’s Balance of Performance system, leading to discussions about implementing a ‘Success Handicap’ element for 2026.
