Ferrari secured a historic 1-2-3 finish at the 2025 Qatar 1812Km WEC opener, with the No. 50 car of Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen claiming victory under the floodlights at Lusail International Circuit.

The winning No. 50 team executed an effective tire strategy, running Michelin hards on the left and mediums on the right. Despite an early spin from contact with the No. 15 WRT BMW, they recovered strongly to take control of the race with four hours remaining.

The No. 83 AF Corse Ferrari, driven by Yifei Ye, Phil Hanson, and Robert Kubica, secured second place after a tense battle in the closing stages. The No. 51 Ferrari completed the podium sweep, overcoming two drive-through penalties.

Key highlights:

• BMW WRT finished fourth despite early electrical issues
• Toyota claimed fifth and sixth places with their GR010 Hybrids
• Cadillac suffered after a dramatic collision between teammates
• Porsche struggled with pace, finishing 10th and 11th
• Aston Martin's WEC debut proved challenging

In LMGT3, TF Sport's Corvette Z06 GT3.R claimed victory from 13th on the grid, with Daniel Juncadella, Ben Keating, and Jonny Edgar triumphant. United Autosports' McLaren finished second, while The Bend WRT BMW completed the podium.

The victory marks Ferrari's dominant start to the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship season, showcasing their superior pace and strategy in challenging conditions.

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