Ferrari and Robert Kubica Conquer 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans in Historic Win
Le Mans, France | June 16, 2025
The legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans once again delivered unforgettable moments as the #83 Ferrari 499P Hypercar, piloted by Robert Kubica (Poland), Yifei Ye (China), and Phil Hanson (UK), secured a stunning overall victory for AF Corse, a customer Ferrari team.
This victory marks Ferrari’s third consecutive Le Mans triumph since its return to the Hypercar class, further solidifying its dominance in endurance racing’s top category.
Ferrari’s Return to Glory
AF Corse’s victory was especially meaningful as it marked the first win by a customer Ferrari team at Le Mans since 2005. The #83 car showed exceptional consistency, speed, and reliability across 24 grueling hours, finishing just 14 seconds ahead of the #6 Porsche Penske entry—one of the tightest margins in recent years.
The result also cements Ferrari’s strong position in the 2025 World Endurance Championship (WEC) standings.
Robert Kubica’s Redemption Story
For Robert Kubica, this win is a career-defining moment. Once regarded as one of Formula 1’s most talented drivers, Kubica’s trajectory was tragically interrupted by a severe rally crash in 2011 that left him with life-altering injuries.
Now, at 40 years old, Kubica becomes the first Polish driver to win Le Mans, completing a remarkable comeback in the world of elite motorsport.
“This is more than just a race win—it’s a dream realized. I thank my team and everyone who never stopped believing in me,” said Kubica.
History for China with Yifei Ye
In a race filled with milestones, Yifei Ye also made history by becoming the first Chinese driver ever to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. His composed performance under pressure reflects the growing global influence of Chinese drivers and manufacturers in the world of endurance racing.
Class Winners at a Glance
- Hypercar Overall: AF Corse Ferrari #83
- LMP2: Inter Europol Competition
- LMGT3: Manthey EMA Porsche (1ST Phorm)
The 2025 Le Mans not only highlighted Ferrari’s engineering and strategic prowess, but also signaled a broader shift in endurance racing—where customer teams are now challenging factory giants and new regions like Asia and Eastern Europe are emerging as serious contenders in global motorsport.
