Ferrari secured a historic three-peat at this weekend’s 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans, winning the French endurance race for the 12th time in its history. The #83 AF Corse team’s privateer car took the lead and held off Porsche to finish first, with teammate Robert Kubica becoming the first Polish driver to win the event.
Kubica’s victory marked a remarkable redemption story, coming after he was forced to withdraw from racing for Ferrari’s Formula 1 team in 2012 due to a devastating crash in 2011. Racing alongside Yifei Ye at Le Mans in 2021, the pair suffered heartbreak when an electrical failure robbed them of an LMP2 class victory.
Ferrari’s dominance was evident throughout the race, with the top-tier category surpassing even the Group C era in terms of competitiveness. The team’s two previous wins in this year’s World Endurance Championship had set high expectations, but many doubted Ferrari would win outright at Le Mans.
However, Kubica and Ye proved their doubters wrong, showcasing a masterful performance that outlasted Porsche’s #6 machine. Despite suffering from driver-cooling system malfunctions, the duo held off Estre’s Porsche to secure victory.
This historic three-peat will be remembered for decades to come, cementing Ferrari’s status as one of the most successful teams in Le Mans history. For Kubica and Ye, the victory is a testament to their hard work and perseverance, making this an unforgettable moment in Ferrari folklore.
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