Ferrari celebrates sensational LE Mans victory-third triumph in a row!
Ferrari celebrates sensational LE Mans victory-third triumph in a row!
Le Mans, Frankreich - Ferrari won the 24 hours of Le Mans on June 15, 2025 and thus continued his fantastic success in this prestigious race. With the Ferrari 499P and the start number #83, the private team AF Corse triumphed, which consisted of the drivers Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye and Phil Hanson. This victory marks Ferrari's twelfth overall victory in the 24 hours of Le Mans and the third in a row after the team had already won in 2023 and 2024, as [Speedweek] reported.
The race started for Ferrari from midfield, a consequence of her weak qualification. Nevertheless, all three Ferrari hypercars were able to drive at the top before dark. The main competitors were the Toyota Gr010 Hybrid, which fell back after tire damage, and the Porsche 963, which ended the race in second place. The distance between the winner and the runner -up Porsche was 14 seconds. The Porsche pilots Kevin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor and Matt Campbell had to be satisfied with the place of honor.
victory for Ferrari and dominance in the LMGT3 class
In third place, another Ferrari team, consisting of Antonio Giovinazzi, James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi, secured the third place. The factory ferrari also took three and four with the drivers Fuoco, Molina and Nielsen. During the race, the factory-499p had to accept several transit terms, and Pier Guidi turned into the gravel bed, which cost valuable time. The Cadillac V-Series.R, which took the pole position, was able to reach fifth place in the end.In the LMGT3 class, the Austrian driver Richard Lietz celebrated his victory in Manthey-Porsche, supported by his teammates Riccardo Pera and Ryan Hardwick. This once again shows the diverse competition and the exciting fights in the different classes of the race.
A review of the history of Le Mans
The 24 hours of Le Mans, which were first held in 1923, enjoy a special place in motorsport. The first edition took place on an unpaved route with 33 vehicles, and the first winner was a duo from France. Over the years, the race experienced numerous memorable moments, including tragic accidents such as 1955 and unforgettable duels between automotive giants such as Ford and Ferrari.
The race has developed over the decades, most recently with the transition to hybrid technology and an increased participation of leading brands from all over the world. Ferrari, however, remains a central player in this venerable tradition and has once again demonstrated with his victory this year that the brand is also of greatest relevance in the modern era of motorsport. The next 24 hours from Le Mans will find on 19/20. September 2025 for the 88th time, for the first time not in June and with a variety of teams that prepare for a renewed fight for the overall victory.
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