Sakhir, 8 November 2025 – Ferrari has etched its name back into the annals of endurance racing history, claiming the Manufacturers’ title in the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) for the first time in 53 years. The triumph was complemented by a Drivers’ Championship win for official Ferrari pilots Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi, who steered the Ferrari – AF Corse 499P number 51 to a fourth-place finish at the season’s final round, the 8 Hours of Bahrain.
This historic double victory marks the third year since Ferrari’s return to the top class of endurance racing, a return that has been steadily building toward this pinnacle. Ferrari’s sister car, number 50, piloted by Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen, secured third place in Bahrain, cementing the marque’s dominance. Meanwhile, the number 83 AF Corse 499P, driven by Yifei Ye alongside Robert Kubica and Phil Hanson, finished fifth. The combined results crowned Ferrari as the season’s top manufacturer, with Pier Guidi, Calado, and Giovinazzi clinching the Drivers’ title ahead of Ye, Kubica, and Hanson, while Fuoco, Molina, and Nielsen completed the podium.
A Commanding Performance in Bahrain
From the drop of the green flag, Ferrari set the pace. The team’s superlative execution—seamless driver changes, strategic precision, and flawless pit work—kept the three 499Ps consistently in contention for top positions. In a remarkable act of teamwork and sportsmanship, Pier Guidi ceded third place in the closing stages to Nielsen, ensuring the number 50 car reached the podium and closed the season in third in the drivers’ standings.
The Significance of Victory
Ferrari’s 2025 WEC success adds a remarkable ninth overall world endurance title to the marque’s record, spanning victories in 1953, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1961, and 1972. This achievement also represents Ferrari’s first overall Drivers’ title in the top class, an accolade previously unavailable in the early 1970s when only Manufacturers’ titles were awarded.
For drivers Pier Guidi and Calado, this marks a fourth world crown, adding to their three LMGTE Pro titles in 2017, 2021, and 2022. Ferrari’s tally in the modern FIA WEC, inaugurated in 2012, now stands at eight Manufacturers’ titles—including this first overall triumph—and six Drivers’ titles, demonstrating sustained excellence in endurance racing. The 2025 victories also return a world Manufacturers’ title to Maranello in Formula 1’s absence, 17 years after the Ferrari F2008 won the F1 championship, with the last Drivers’ title dating back to Kimi Räikkönen in 2007.
A Season of Excellence
The 2025 campaign was characterized by consistency, speed, and resilience. Ferrari – AF Corse 499Ps claimed three victories—Qatar with the number 50 crew, Imola, and Belgium with the number 51 car—alongside two second-place finishes and three thirds. The season also saw three pole positions, achieved by Pier Guidi-Calado-Giovinazzi at Lusail and Imola, and Fuoco-Molina-Nielsen at Spa.
Notably, the season opener at Lusail saw a Ferrari 1-2-3 finish, while Imola and Spa featured twin one-twos, including podium appearances from the AF Corse privateer entry. The privateer team also secured the 2025 FIA World Cup for Hypercar Teams and triumphed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Ye, Kubica, and Hanson.
Final Standings
Ferrari ended the season atop the championship standings with 245 points. In the drivers’ table, Pier Guidi, Calado, and Giovinazzi finished first with 133 points, ahead of Ye-Hanson-Kubica with 117 points, while Fuoco-Molina-Nielsen secured third with 98 points.
Voices from Maranello
Ferrari Chairman John Elkann celebrated the milestone: “This represents the fulfilment of a dream—a journey that began in 2022 when we returned to the top class of endurance racing. Winning two world titles is a testament to the strength, dedication, and unity of this team.”
Pier Guidi reflected on the achievement, noting, “It will take a few days to realise what we’ve accomplished. Winning three Le Mans races and now world championships shows that our team has been the best throughout an unforgettable season.”
Calado added, “Becoming world champion with Ferrari is a lifelong dream fulfilled. The journey since our 2023 return has been extraordinary, race after race proving our potential with the 499P.”
Giovinazzi, Fuoco, Molina, and Nielsen echoed the sentiment, praising teamwork, preparation, and the relentless drive for excellence that defined the 499P project.
Antonello Coletta, Global Head of Endurance and Corse Clienti, remarked, “This season is a historic result. The cohesion, passion, and dedication of the entire team made these victories possible. It is a proud moment for all of us at Maranello.”
Ferdinando Cannizzo, Head of Endurance Race Cars, added, “From our first Le Mans win in 2023 to this double world championship, the journey has been extraordinary. Every member of the Ferrari – AF Corse team contributed to this dream becoming reality.”
A New Chapter in Ferrari’s Endurance Legacy
With the 2025 FIA WEC season concluded, Ferrari’s endurance racing legacy has entered a bold new chapter. Fifty-three years after their last world title, the Prancing Horse has not only returned to the pinnacle of motorsport but has done so in emphatic style, solidifying Maranello’s status as a powerhouse in both automotive performance and racing heritage.
