FIA WEC Bahrain 8 Hours: Race Results
The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship concluded with the Bahrain 8 Hours, where Ferrari's #51 crew of Pier Guidi, Calado, and Giovinazzi secured the world title by finishing third. Toyota's #7 car won the race, leading a 1-2 finish. This outcome underscored the importance of consistent performance over individual race wins in securing the championship.
Alesandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi were crowned 2025 World Endurance champions despite only finishing third at the Bahrain 8 Hours season finale. The trio clinched the title by overcoming a 13-point deficit against the #51 AF Corse crew. Toyota secured a dominant 1-2 finish, with the #7 car of Nyck de Vries, Mike Conway, and Kamui Kobayashi taking the victory.
Why it matters:
The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship concluded in Bahrain with a thrilling finale that saw Ferrari clinch the drivers' championship. This result highlights the intense competition and strategic racing that defines WEC, with consistency proving more valuable than a single race victory for the championship contenders. It also marks a significant achievement for the Ferrari crew, showcasing their resilience throughout the season.
The Details:
- Championship Victory: The #51 Ferrari AF Corse crew of Alesandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi secured the 2025 World Endurance Championship title by finishing third in the Bahrain 8 Hours.
- Race Winners: The #7 Toyota Gazoo Racing team, consisting of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck de Vries, claimed victory in the Bahrain 8 Hours, leading a Toyota 1-2 finish.
- Runner-up Toyota: The #8 Toyota Gazoo Racing car, driven by S. Buemi, B. Hartley, and R. Hirakawa, finished second, reinforcing Toyota's strong performance.
- Notable Mentions: Former F1 champion Jenson Button finished 16th in his final career race with Cadillac, marking the end of an illustrious racing career.
- Key Standings (Hypercar Class):
- 1st: #7 Toyota Gazoo (M. Conway, K. Kobayashi, N. de Vries)
- 2nd: #8 Toyota Gazoo (S. Buemi, B. Hartley, R. Hirakawa)
- 3rd: #51 Ferrari (A. Pier Guidi, J. Calado, A. Giovinazzi)
- 4th: #50 Ferrari (A. Fuoco, M. Molina, N. Nielsen)
- 5th: #83 AF Corse (R. Kubica, Y. Ye, P. Hanson)
- Key Standings (LMGT3 Class):
- 1st: #87 Akkodis ASP (P. Umbrerescu, C.Schmid, JM Lopez)
- 2nd: #61 Iron Lynx (M. Berry, L. Hodenius, M. Martin)
- 3rd: #27 Heart of Racing Team (I. James, Z. Robichon, M.Drudi)
The Big Picture:
The 2025 WEC season concluded with a hard-fought championship that saw multiple manufacturers vying for top honors. While Toyota dominated the final race, Ferrari's consistent performance throughout the season ultimately secured them the drivers' title. The season showcased the evolving competitiveness in endurance racing, with strong performances from various teams across different classes, setting the stage for an even more exciting 2026 season.
What's next:
The focus now shifts to preparations for the 2026 WEC season, with teams evaluating their performances and planning for new technical regulations and driver lineups. The intensity of this season's finale suggests that the competition will only grow fiercer, promising more thrilling endurance racing in the future.