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Spa’s final result sheet doesn’t paint a complete picture. The 2025 6 Hours of Spa Francorchamps saw Ferrari claim a third victory in a row, and the No. 51 499P become the first car to …
The 2025 6 Hours of Spa Francorchamps was dominated by Ferrari, securing their third consecutive victory and establishing the No. 51 499P as the first car to win back-to-back FIA WEC races overall since the No. 7 Toyota achieved the feat two seasons prior.
Ferrari’s success has propelled them to the top of both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ standings in the Hypercar category, with the top three driver spots occupied by Ferrari crews, and the manufacturer tallying 136 points, leading over a distant Toyota.
The race in Ardennes showcased more than just Ferrari’s supremacy, as it marked significant progress for teams striving for their first victories in the current era through strategic excellence and notable on-track performances.
Despite Balance of Performance adjustments favoring Ferrari, victories have not been easily won, requiring hard work from the AF Corse team and intense battles on the track, evident in the countless aggressive driving displays witnessed by the nearly 100,000 spectators.
The competition intensified as drivers from rival teams sensed opportunities for upsets, pushing themselves to the limit during the race, with thrilling moments like the battle between BMW Team WRT’s Robin Frijns and race winner Alessandro Pier Guidi, emphasizing the high-stakes nature of endurance racing.
While Peugeot TotalEnergies faced setbacks with one car retiring and the other finishing outside the points due to a strategy misstep, driver Loic Duval remains optimistic, highlighting the valuable lessons and positives the team can extract from the challenging Spa encounter.
