Ferrari has clinched both the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ titles at the 8 Hours of Bahrain, marking its first top-class endurance triumph in over 50 years. The Italian marque’s return to the top of world endurance racing with the 499P Hypercar crowns a remarkable season of dominance and consistency.
Ferrari’s Return to Endurance Racing Glory
In just its third year back in the FIA WEC’s Hypercar category, Ferrari AF Corse became the benchmark across the season. Winning the first four races, including its home round at Imola, the 499P established a commanding lead that none of its rivals could overcome.
By season’s end, Ferrari finished 75 points clear of Toyota in the Manufacturers’ standings, a margin that underlined its engineering strength and strategic precision throughout the 2025 campaign.
Giovinazzi, Calado, and Pier Guidi Crowned Champions
The #51 crew of Antonio Giovinazzi, James Calado, and Alessandro Pier Guidi sealed the Drivers’ title with a measured fourth-place finish in Bahrain. Having led the standings since their Imola victory in April, the trio consistently delivered top results, pairing speed with reliability across all eight rounds.
The second Ferrari entry, the #83 AF Corse machine driven by Robert Kubica, Phil Hanson, and Yifei Ye, took the runner-up spot in the championship after winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Completing the Italian brand’s lockout, the #50 crew of Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen, and Miguel Molina finished third overall.
Toyota Ends the Season with Bahrain Double
After a challenging year, Toyota returned to form in the season finale. The Japanese manufacturer, previously winless in 2025, dominated the 8 Hours of Bahrain with a commanding 1-2 finish. The pole-sitting #7 GR010 Hybrid, driven by Kamui Kobayashi, Mike Conway, and Nyck de Vries, led most of the race to take a long-awaited victory.
Just under 20 seconds behind, the #8 sister car of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryō Hirakawa secured second, giving Toyota its best result of the year. The win extended Toyota’s strong history at Bahrain International Circuit, reaffirming its pace even as Ferrari took the season titles.
Performance and Power: Ferrari 499P vs. Toyota GR010
Throughout 2025, Ferrari’s 499P Hypercar showcased a potent combination of hybrid efficiency and aerodynamic mastery. Its twin-turbo V6 hybrid system provided a seamless blend of speed and balance, allowing the team to adapt to varied circuits from Spa to Fuji. Meanwhile, Toyota’s GR010 remained a benchmark in endurance reliability, but struggled with tire wear and energy deployment until the season finale.
Ferrari’s consistency and pace in traffic management, pit execution, and tire strategy ultimately secured its championship success.
LMGT3: Manthey and Akkodis ASP Share the Spotlight
In the LMGT3 class, the Akkodis ASP Lexus team clinched its second win of the year in Bahrain, narrowly holding off late pressure. Yet the Manthey 1stPhorm Porsche squad of Richard Lietz, Ryan Hardwick, and Riccardo Pera claimed both the Drivers’ and Teams’ titles after a fourth-place finish.
It was a fitting conclusion for Porsche’s customer program, proving reliability and teamwork could outweigh outright speed over a demanding global campaign.
Summary
The 2025 8 Hours of Bahrain brought the curtain down on a defining World Endurance Championship season. Ferrari’s Hypercar triumph restored its name to the pinnacle of endurance racing after more than five decades, while Toyota salvaged pride with a dominant win in the desert. For Ferrari, it’s not just a victory, it’s a historic return to where legends belong.
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Source: FIA