The 2025 6 Hours of Spa Francorchamps witnessed a remarkable display of speed and skill as Ferrari continued its dominance in the World Endurance Championship. With a third consecutive pole position, the Prancing Horse showcased its exceptional prowess in the Hypercar category, making a significant statement ahead of the race.
Antonio Fuoco, behind the wheel of the #50 Ferrari AF Corse 499P, clinched pole with an impressive lap time of 1:59.617s. This performance not only underlined Ferrari’s supremacy but also established a formidable 1-2-3 finish for the Maranello team, with Robert Kubica in the #83 AF Corse Ferrari qualifying second at 1:59.964, followed closely by Antonio Giovinazzi in the #51 entry, who recorded a time of 2:00.201. It was a display of precision and speed, particularly notable as Giovinazzi managed to recover from a crash during practice, showcasing both skill and resilience.
The best non-Ferrari performance came from Stoffel Vandoorne, who piloted the #94 Peugeot TotalEnergies 9X8 Hypercar to a commendable fourth position, though he found himself nearly six-tenths behind Fuoco. Meanwhile, the #12 Cadillac Hertz Team Jota and the #36 Alpine rounded out the top five and six, with a nod to Mick Schumacher, who managed to secure a solid sixth place after navigating a challenging session.
In stark contrast, the session proved dismal for established competitors like Toyota and Porsche. Both Toyota entries languished outside of the Hyperpole contention, qualifying 15th and 16th respectively. Porsche also faced difficulties, with their cars landing in the lower half of the grid, evidence of the competitive nature of this season’s championship.
Turning to the LMGT3 class, young talent Finn Gehrsitz made headlines by securing pole position for the first time in his career, clocking a remarkable 2:17.732s in the #78 Akkodis ASP Lexus. His performance not only highlights his emerging potential but also marks a significant accomplishment for the Akkodis ASP team in the series. Edoardo Barrichello in the #10 Aston Martin and Ben Tuck in the #77 Ford Mustang completed the top three, reflecting a tightly contested battle in the class, with only 0.053 seconds separating the top three drivers.
As the 2025 TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa approaches, the excitement is palpable. Ferrari’s qualifying sweep sets them as clear favourites, but the unpredictability of endurance racing ensures that anything can unfold during the race. With the event scheduled to commence at 14:00 CET on Sunday, all eyes will be on the circuit as teams and drivers prepare to put their strategies and skills to the test in what promises to be a thrilling race.
