Le Mans 2025
Catch up on the drama and triumph of the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours. Ferrari wins again, LMGT3 debuts, and British teams make headlines in a race to remember.
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The 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans gave us another motorsport icon in the making. With record-breaking drives and tear-jerking comebacks, this year‘s race had it all that enthusiasts could ever dream of. Here‘s an exhaustive summary of the action, key highlights, and what it means for the future of endurance racing.
Hypercar Class: Ferrari vs Toyota vs Porsche
The battle at the front was fierce, with the Hypercar class still redefining top-level endurance racing. Title defenders Ferrari AF Corse returned and revealed a revised 499P prototype to face Toyota Gazoo Racing and Porsche Penske Motorsport.
- Ferrari set a fast pace in the night stages, showcasing blistering speed and good strategy.
- Toyota, whose driver line-up is full with experience, fought back in the morning with a succession of hard overcuttings and undercut pit stops.
- Porsche, after a couple of early mechanical gremlins, struggled back into contention for the podium courtesy of a safety car late in the race.
Ferrari claimed consecutive wins, proving that their Hypercar campaign is not a flash in the pan and reinforcing their return to endurance prototype racing at the very top level.
LMP2: Privateers Shine Again
Though no longer on the WEC calendar, the LMP2 category made a one-off return to Le Mans 2025. British outfit United Autosports delivered a flawless display, holding off Prema Racing and Algarve Pro Racing.
The class again was the closest fought, with three cars finishing within 90 seconds after 24 hours. For those who love raw driver talent and team effort, LMP2 was not disappointing.
LMGT3: The inaugural season
The 2025 race was the inaugural for the new LMGT3 class, which took over from the ageing GTE category. Balance of performance was well adjusted to a stunning level, allowing stunning fights between manufacturers.
- BMW M4 GT3, Ferrari 296 GT3, Porsche 911 GT3 R, and Aston Martin Vantage GT3 were all in with a chance.
- Team WRT and Iron Lynx were aided by strategy and reliability.
In a high-octane finish, it was the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 that took the victory – a huge triumph for the British marque.
British Teams & Drivers: Strong Performances
Seventeen British drivers demonstrated strong performances in 2025:
- Callum Ilott (Ferrari) saw some of the fastest night laps.
- Phil Hanson (United Autosports) delivered a steady triple stint in the morning.
- Privateer teams like Jota Sport (Porsche customer team) drew praise for perseverance in the face of mechanical woes.
Looking Forward: Le Mans' Future
With more manufacturer involvement and a successful LMGT3 class, Le Mans’ future has never appeared brighter. Alpine, BMW, and Lamborghini each have expected to bring more developed prototypes for 2026, and fan attendance this year saw an all-time high.
Whatever your status, either a lifetime Le Mans enthusiast or a more recent fan of endurance racing. 2025 served to remind everyone why the 24 Hours remains the ultimate test of machine, driver and strategy.
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