WEC Races in Austin 2025: Outcomes and World Championship Plan
In the recent 6-hour race of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Austin, Texas, a thrilling competition unfolded in the LMGT3 category. Here's a rundown of the race results:
Giammarco Levorato in the #88 Proton Competition Ford Mustang GT3 secured pole position with a lap time of 2:07.645. However, the race was a different story as various teams battled it out for the top spots.
The #95 United MCLAREN, driven by Sato, Gelael, and Leung, emerged victorious, securing the first place finish. They were closely followed by the #46 WRT BMW, driven by K. van der Linde, Rossi, and Al Harthy, who finished second, with a 0.256-minute gap. The #54 AF Corse FERRARI, driven by Flohr, Castellacci, and Rigon, claimed third place, finishing with a 2.705-minute gap from the leaders.
The #94 Peugeot, driven by Duval, Jakobsen, and Vandoorne, put up a strong fight and finished third, just behind the Ferrari. The #51 Ferrari, driven by Pier Guidi, Giovinazzi, and Calado, finished fifth, while the #50 Ferrari, driven by Fuoco, Molina, and Nielsen, clinched the second place overall in the race.
Several teams faced challenges during the race. The #61 Iron Lynx MERCEDES, driven by Martin, Berry, and Hodenius, retired from the LMGT3 category. Similarly, the #85 Manthey-PORSCHE, driven by Martin, Frey, and Gatting, the #38 Cadillac, driven by Button, Bourdais, and Bamber, and the #33 TF Sport CORVETTE, driven by Juncadella, Edgar, and Keating, all failed to finish the race.
In the midfield battle, the #83 AF-Corse-Ferrari, driven by Kubica, Ye, and Hanson, finished seventh, the #8 Toyota, driven by Hartley, Hirakawa, and Buemi, finished ninth, and the #81 TF Sport CORVETTE, driven by Van Rompuy, Andrade, and Eastwood, finished thirteenth, one lap behind the leaders.
The #007 Aston Martin, driven by Tincknell and Gamble, and the #78 Akkodis-ASP LEXUS, driven by Gehrsitz, Barnicoat, and Robin, both retired from the race, while the #77 Proton FORD, driven by Barker, Sousa, and Tuck, finished sixth, with a 21.293-minute gap from the leaders.
The #92 Manthey PORSCHE, driven by Lietz, Hardwick, and Pera, finished seventh, with a 21.758-minute gap, and the #99 Proton-Porsche, driven by Jani, Pino, and Varrone, finished thirteenth, two laps behind the leaders.
In the lower half of the standings, the #27 Heart of Racing ASTON MARTIN, driven by James, Robichon, and Drudi, finished fifth, with a 14.831-minute gap, the #12 Cadillac, driven by Stevens, Lynn, and Nato, finished eighth, and the #15 BMW, driven by D. Vanthoor, Marciello, and Magnussen, finished twelfth, one lap behind the leaders.
The #21 AF Corse FERRARI, driven by Heriau, Mann, and Rovera, finished twelfth, with a 1:15.031-minute gap, and the #009 Aston Martin, driven by Riberas and Sorensen, retired from the race. The #5 Porsche, driven by Christensen, Andlauer, and Jaminet, finished tenth, with a 55.567-minute gap from the leaders.
This race in Austin showcased the intense competition and unpredictability that the LMGT3 category in the WEC is known for. As teams prepare for the next race, they will undoubtedly be analysing their performances and strategising for improved results.
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