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Ferrari Secures Historic Home Victory at Imola, Tightens Grip on WEC Standings

The #51 Ferrari 499P triumphed at the Imola 6 Hours, marking the team's first home win since 1973 and extending its early-season dominance in the World Endurance Championship.

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Overview

  • Ferrari's #51 car led 171 of 212 laps at Imola, securing an eight-second victory over BMW, with Alpine finishing third.
  • This marks Ferrari's second consecutive win of the 2025 season and its first home victory in the WEC since 1973.
  • BMW and Alpine used creative fuel and tyre strategies to claim podium finishes, while Toyota recovered to fifth despite penalties.
  • The 100% convergence Balance of Performance has faced criticism, as Ferrari maintained a significant pace advantage in both qualifying and race conditions.
  • Ferrari now leads the manufacturers’ standings, with its three driver line-ups occupying the top three positions in the championship.