Ferrari Claims Victory at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans with Historic Win for Kubica and AF Corse
The 2025 edition of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans has concluded in dramatic fashion, with Ferrari’s No. 83 AF Corse team securing a thrilling overall victory, their third consecutive win at the prestigious endurance race.
Driven by Robert Kubica, Ye Yifei, and Phil Hanson, the Ferrari 499P Hypercar crossed the finish line after 387 laps of the Circuit de la Sarthe, narrowly edging out the Porsche Penske No. 6 car by just 14 seconds in one of the closest finishes in recent years.
A Victory of Firsts
This win marks a number of historic milestones:
Robert Kubica becomes the first Polish driver to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Ye Yifei becomes the first Chinese driver to claim an overall Le Mans victory.
Ferrari continues its remarkable return to endurance racing with back-to-back-to-back victories since rejoining the top class in 2023.
A Battle Until the End
From the green flag on Saturday afternoon to the final lap on Sunday, the race was a hard-fought contest between Ferrari, Porsche, Toyota, and Cadillac. Rain showers, multiple safety cars, and late-race drama kept fans on edge throughout the 24 hours. Ultimately, the AF Corse-run Ferrari showed consistency, speed, and resilience, traits that have defined its recent dominance at Le Mans.
A Modern Le Mans Classic
The 2025 race will be remembered not only for its close finish but for the emotional significance of the win. Kubica, who suffered a life-altering rally crash in 2011 that cut short his Formula 1 career, now joins an elite group of drivers who have claimed one of motorsport’s most coveted trophies.
“It’s a dream come true,” Kubica said after the race. “After everything I’ve been through, to stand here as a Le Mans winner is incredible.”
Looking Ahead
With manufacturers like Lamborghini, BMW, and Alpine also in the Hypercar field, the future of Le Mans looks bright. But for now, Ferrari stands atop the podium, once again proving their strength in the world’s greatest endurance race.
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