RACE REPORT | FIA WEC Spa 2025

Ferrari continued its flawless run in the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, securing a third straight win at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Building on its earlier victories in Qatar and Imola, the Italian manufacturer dominated the Belgian round with a one-two finish in front of a massive crowd.

The race began with promise for several challengers. Peugeot looked competitive in the early stages following a strong qualifying session that saw Stoffel Vandoorne put the #94 car on the second row. However, any hopes of a podium soon faded — poor strategic calls dropped the #93 out of contention, while the #94 suffered a suspension failure.

BMW also appeared to be in the mix, showing solid performance across both factory entries. Yet reliability and penalties told a different story. The #20 M Hybrid V8 encountered technical trouble and was forced to retire, while the #15 received two drive-through penalties, ultimately finishing tenth.

With key rivals running into problems, Ferrari capitalized. Both of its factory cars established a strong rhythm and pushed to the front. As the clock ticked down, the final stretch turned into a tense fuel-saving game. The leading #51 had to pit with just under 20 minutes remaining, taking on a minimal amount of fuel. Alessandro Pier Guidi rejoined in the lead and delivered a flawless closing stint to bring the car home first.

Pier Guidi, along with teammates James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi, claimed their second win in a row and now sit atop the championship standings with 75 points. Their efforts were matched by the sister #50 car of Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen, which secured second place to complete a Ferrari 1–2.

Further down the order, the #83 customer Ferrari — associated with Robert Kubica — endured a difficult outing, plagued by mechanical issues and finishing outside the top 25.

Alpine, meanwhile, delivered one of its strongest performances to date. The #36 crew of Mick Schumacher, Frédéric Makowiecki, and Jules Gounon secured their second straight podium finish, cementing their status as consistent front-runners in the Hypercar class. Schumacher’s performance in particular drew praise, as he continues to adapt well to endurance racing.

Ferrari’s dominance extended to the LMGT3 category. The #21 Ferrari 296 GT3, driven by François Heriau, Simon Mann, and Alessio Rovera, took victory after a clean and measured race. The Ford Mustang GT3 #88 claimed second, while another Ferrari — the #54 shared by Davide Rigon, Thomas Flohr, and Francesco Castellacci — completed the podium.

FIA WEC Spa results (TOP 5)