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Ferrari’s Dominant Kick-off in 2025 World Endurance Championship: Winners, Losers, and Future Predictions

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 1, 2025
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Ferrari’s Dominant Kick-off in 2025 World Endurance Championship: Winners, Losers, and Future Predictions

The riveting 2025 World Endurance Championship season unfurled its inaugural race at the celebrated Losail International Circuit, the Qatar 1812km, where Ferrari emerged victorious, scoring a dominant 1-2-3 finish in the Hypercar class. This was a race, where, despite their best efforts, neither Toyota nor Porsche Penske Motorsport could mount a significant challenge.

The question that looms large in the minds of enthusiasts is whether the revamped Balance of Performance (BoP) system will indeed level the playing field as promised by the regulatory bodies. The opening race left this question unanswered, leaving us to ponder who exceeded expectations and who fell short.

Ferrari, consistent with predictions following the Prologue pre-season test and the free practice sessions, celebrated a triumphant victory, a testament to their superior performance and team strategy. The #51 Ferrari 499P, driven by Antonio Giovinazzi, who had secured pole position, received four penalties yet astoundingly fought its way back to the top three, finishing just 0.329 seconds behind the privately entered #83 AF Corse Ferrari.

The 499P outshone the competition, clinching the pole, fastest lap, and securing a 1-2-3 finish, a feat last achieved by Ferrari on June 25, 1972. Antonello Coletta, Global Head of Ferrari Endurance and Corse Clienti, expressed his delight over the victory, attributing it to the team’s meticulous preparation and strategic planning.

However, the season opener was not without its share of disappointments. Cadillac Team Jota grappled with an early throttle issue, which, compounded by a collision, resulted in significant damage and the loss of nine laps. Their hopes of securing a podium finish evaporated, leaving them with a mere nine points for the eighth-place finish, a substandard performance at this level of competition.

BMW M Team WRT, on the other hand, had reasons to cheer. Despite Ferrari’s blistering pace, they secured a commendable fourth and seventh finish, marking their best overall result in the WEC. Andreas Roos, head of BMW M Motorsport, expressed satisfaction over their performance, attributing it to strong pace and teamwork.

Alpine, despite promising performances in the Prologue, failed to live up to expectations, finishing in 13th and 14th places. Team principal Philippe Sinault attributed this disappointing performance to a puncture, collision, and unexplained car behavior.

The LMGT3 category, often overlooked, finally claimed the spotlight, thanks to a thrilling duel between Daniel Juncadella (Corvette Z06.R #33) and Grégoire Saucy (McLaren 720 S #59). Juncadella’s Corvette emerged victorious, sparking hopes for a resurgence of the GT category for professional drivers.

However, the race was not kind to outgoing constructors’ world champion Toyota and drivers’ championship winner Porsche. Both struggled with weight disadvantages and were penalized for using Evo Jokers during the winter, resulting in disappointing finishes.

In a surprising turn of events, the Lexus RC F GT3, which has been competing since 2015, held its ground under the Akkodis-ASP team. Despite a five-second penalty, the weekend was generally positive for the team, leading 97 laps.

Mercedes/Iron Lynx, on the other hand, endured a challenging start to their new adventure, finishing in the last two places in LMGT3 qualifying and experiencing technical issues during the race.

The inaugural race of the 2025 season served as a reminder of the unpredictability and the high stakes involved in endurance racing. As the teams gear up for the next round at Imola on April 20, we eagerly wait to see if Ferrari can maintain its dominance or if the BoP adjustments will usher in a new winner.

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