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Ferrari Secures Third Straight WEC Victory as Alpine's Late Puncture Costs Potential Win

The 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps saw Ferrari extend their dominance with a 1–2 finish, while Alpine's Schumacher-led crew narrowly missed out due to a tire issue.

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Overview

  • Ferrari achieved their third consecutive 1–2 finish of the 2025 World Endurance Championship season, with the #51 car claiming victory.
  • The Alpine #36 team, driven by Mick Schumacher, Jules Gounon, and Fred Makowiecki, finished third, just 5.148 seconds behind the winning Ferrari.
  • A right-rear puncture 83 minutes before the finish forced Alpine into an unscheduled stop, costing approximately 23 seconds and hampering their chances of victory.
  • Ferrari #50’s Nicklas Nielsen completed an impressive 27-lap stint to conserve energy and secure second place, narrowly ahead of Alpine.
  • The race served as a critical test for teams ahead of the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans, set for June 14–15, 2025.