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Straits Times
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Kubica wins Le Mans with Ferrari customer team
The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France - June 14, 2025 Ferrari AF Corse's Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi during the 24 Hours of Le Mans REUTERS/Stephane Mahe The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France - June 15, 2025 Ferrari AF Corse's Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen and Miguel Molina leaves the pit lane during the 24 Hours of Le Mans REUTERS/Stephane Mahe The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France - June 15, 2025 Ferrari AF Corse's Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi during the 24 Hours of Le Mans REUTERS/Stephane Mahe Ferrari won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the third year in a row on Sunday but with Poland's Robert Kubica taking the chequered flag for the privately-run AF Corse team ahead of the red factory cars. The former Formula One driver's yellow number 83 car, shared with China's Yifei Yi and Britain's Phil Hanson, crossed the line after 387 laps of the Sarthe circuit in the 93rd edition of the race. The number 6 Porsche Penske shared by France's Kevin Estre, Belgian Laurens Vanthoor and Australian Matt Campbell finished second and 14.084 seconds behind. The 51 factory Ferrari of 2023 winners Alessandro Pier Guidi, Antonio Giovinazzi and James Calado completed the podium with last year's winners Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen and Miguel Molina fourth in the number 50 Ferrari. Kubica's triumph came on the same weekend as the Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, scene of his only Formula One win with BMW Sauber in 2008 after a huge crash at the same track in 2007. It also capped an astonishing racing redemption story for the 40-year-old whose Formula One career ended after a near-fatal rally crash in Italy in 2011 that partially severed his right forearm. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
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Photos: The 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance auto racing
Toyota Gazoo Racing car (No. 7) a Toyota GR010 Hybrid with Mike Conway of Britain, Kamui Kobayashi of Japan and Nyck de Vries of the Netherlands races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) The car number 150 RICHARD MILLE AF CORSE a Ferrari 296 LMGT3, makes a pit stop during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) The car number 50 a Ferrari AF Corse a Ferrari 499P with Antonio Fuoco of Italy, Miguel Molina of Spain and Nicklas Nielsen of Denmark makes a pit stop during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Marshals watch the cars on the race track during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Cars race during the start of the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Porsche Penske Motorsport car (starting no. 6) a Porsche 963 with Kevin Estre of France, Laurens Vanthoor of Belgium and Matt Campbell of Australia races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Mechanics sleep in the paddock during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Spectators wait the start of the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Cars race during the start of the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Cadillac Whelen car (No. 311) a Cadillac V‑Series. R, with Jack Aitken of Britain, Felipe Drugovich of Brazil and Frederik Vesti of Denmark races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Alpine Endurance Team car (starting no. 35) an Alpine A424 with Paul‑Loup Chatin of France, Ferdinand Habsburg of Austria and Charles Milesi of France races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA car (starting no. 12) a Cadillac V‑Series.R with Will Stevens of Great Britain, Norman Nato of France and Alex Lynn of Great Britain races duringt he 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Crew members work on the No 31 car, a BMW M4 LMGT3 of THE BEND TEAM WRT during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) A fan sleeps in the stands during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Porsche Penske Motorsport car (starting no. 5) a Porsche 963 with Julien Andlauer of France, Michael Christensen of Denmark and Mathieu Jaminet of France races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Peugeot TotalEnergies car (starting no. 93) a Peugeot 9X8 with Paul di Resta of Great Britain, Mikkel Jensen of Denmark and Jean‑Eric Vergne of France races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Porsche Penske Motorsport car (No. 6) a Porsche 963 with Kevin Estre of France, Laurens Vanthoor of Belgium and Matt Campbell of Australia races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Porsche Penske Motorsport car (starting no. 5) a Porsche 963 with Julien Andlauer of France, Michael Christensen of Denmark and Mathieu Jaminet of France races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Ferrari AF Corse car (starting no. 50) a Ferrari 499P with Antonio Fuoco of Italy, Miguel Molina of Spain and Nicklas Nielsen of Denmark races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Pit crew members work on the No. 50, a Ferrari 499P with Antonio Fuoco of Italy, Miguel Molina of Spain and Nicklas Nielsen of Denmark during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) AF Corse car (starting no. 83) a Ferrari 499P with Robert Kubica of Poland, Yifei Ye of China and Phil Hanson of Great Britain races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) The cars number 83 AF Corse cara Ferrari 499P with Robert Kubica of Poland, Yifei Ye of China and Phil Hanson of Great Britain makes a pit stop during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Ferrari AF Corse car (no. 51) a Ferrari 499P with Alessandro Pier Guidi of Italy, James Calado of Great Britain and Antonio Giovinazzi of Italy races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Pit crew members work on the No.51 a Ferrari 499P with Alessandro Pier Guidi of Italy, James Calado of Great Britain and Antonio Giovinazzi of Italy, races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Pit crew members work on the No.51 a Ferrari 499P with Alessandro Pier Guidi of Italy, James Calado of Great Britain and Antonio Giovinazzi of Italy, races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Toyota Gazoo Racing car (No. 7) a Toyota GR010 Hybrid with Mike Conway of Britain, Kamui Kobayashi of Japan and Nyck de Vries of the Netherlands races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) The car number 150 RICHARD MILLE AF CORSE a Ferrari 296 LMGT3, makes a pit stop during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) The car number 50 a Ferrari AF Corse a Ferrari 499P with Antonio Fuoco of Italy, Miguel Molina of Spain and Nicklas Nielsen of Denmark makes a pit stop during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Marshals watch the cars on the race track during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Cars race during the start of the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Porsche Penske Motorsport car (starting no. 6) a Porsche 963 with Kevin Estre of France, Laurens Vanthoor of Belgium and Matt Campbell of Australia races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Mechanics sleep in the paddock during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Spectators wait the start of the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Cars race during the start of the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Cadillac Whelen car (No. 311) a Cadillac V‑Series. R, with Jack Aitken of Britain, Felipe Drugovich of Brazil and Frederik Vesti of Denmark races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Alpine Endurance Team car (starting no. 35) an Alpine A424 with Paul‑Loup Chatin of France, Ferdinand Habsburg of Austria and Charles Milesi of France races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA car (starting no. 12) a Cadillac V‑Series.R with Will Stevens of Great Britain, Norman Nato of France and Alex Lynn of Great Britain races duringt he 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Crew members work on the No 31 car, a BMW M4 LMGT3 of THE BEND TEAM WRT during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) A fan sleeps in the stands during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Porsche Penske Motorsport car (starting no. 5) a Porsche 963 with Julien Andlauer of France, Michael Christensen of Denmark and Mathieu Jaminet of France races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Peugeot TotalEnergies car (starting no. 93) a Peugeot 9X8 with Paul di Resta of Great Britain, Mikkel Jensen of Denmark and Jean‑Eric Vergne of France races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Porsche Penske Motorsport car (No. 6) a Porsche 963 with Kevin Estre of France, Laurens Vanthoor of Belgium and Matt Campbell of Australia races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Porsche Penske Motorsport car (starting no. 5) a Porsche 963 with Julien Andlauer of France, Michael Christensen of Denmark and Mathieu Jaminet of France races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Ferrari AF Corse car (starting no. 50) a Ferrari 499P with Antonio Fuoco of Italy, Miguel Molina of Spain and Nicklas Nielsen of Denmark races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Pit crew members work on the No. 50, a Ferrari 499P with Antonio Fuoco of Italy, Miguel Molina of Spain and Nicklas Nielsen of Denmark during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) AF Corse car (starting no. 83) a Ferrari 499P with Robert Kubica of Poland, Yifei Ye of China and Phil Hanson of Great Britain races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance auto race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) The cars number 83 AF Corse cara Ferrari 499P with Robert Kubica of Poland, Yifei Ye of China and Phil Hanson of Great Britain makes a pit stop during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Ferrari AF Corse car (no. 51) a Ferrari 499P with Alessandro Pier Guidi of Italy, James Calado of Great Britain and Antonio Giovinazzi of Italy races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Saturday June 14, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) Pit crew members work on the No.51 a Ferrari 499P with Alessandro Pier Guidi of Italy, James Calado of Great Britain and Antonio Giovinazzi of Italy, races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) LE MANS, France (AP) — Every June drivers from different countries compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. Established over a hundred years ago, the endurance race is won by the car covering the greatest distance in 24 hours. The winners of Le Mans will stand on the podium June 15. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Straits Times
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Ferrari heading for a hat-trick at Le Mans
The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France - June 14, 2025 Ferrari AF Corse's Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi during the 24 Hours of Le Mans REUTERS/Stephane Mahe The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France - June 15, 2025 Ferrari AF Corse's Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen and Miguel Molina leaves the pit lane during the 24 Hours of Le Mans REUTERS/Stephane Mahe The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France - June 15, 2025 Ferrari AF Corse's Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi during the 24 Hours of Le Mans REUTERS/Stephane Mahe Defending champions Ferrari were heading for a third straight win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, after leading the 93rd edition of the race through the night and into Sunday morning at the Sarthe circuit. With six hours remaining, the number 51 factory 499P car of 2023 winners Alessandro Pier Guidi, Antonio Giovinazzi and James Calado led the number 83 AF Corse entry of Robert Kubica, Yifei Yi and Philip Hanson by some six seconds. The number 50 factory car crewed by last year's winners Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen and Miguel Molina completed the lockout of the podium places. Porsche Penske's number six hypercar, which had led at the halfway stage after a safety car period, was fourth and Toyota's number eight car fifth. With six hours being the regular length of a World Endurance Championship race, and temperatures rising, there was however still plenty of room for late drama. The number 51 Ferrari had already fought back from eighth place after a puncture, a five second penalty and 20 second stop and go punishment to retake the lead by dawn. Swiss tennis great Roger Federer had waved the French flag to get the race underway on Saturday afternoon, with Porsche immediately seizing the lead from pole-sitters Cadillac. Cadillac had swept the front row in Thursday's qualifying but any advantage was short-lived as Porsche Penske's Julien Andlauer slipstreamed into the lead from third on the grid before the first chicane on the opening lap. "We're trying to hang in there, but it's tough out on track to be honest," said Sebastien Bourdais, who shares the number 38 Cadillac with 2009 Formula One champion Jenson Button and was in ninth place. "We're struggling with tyre degradation. And we're struggling with the balance." Ferrari worked their way to the front and Fuoco took the lead in the third hour on the run from Mulsanne to Indianapolis with the three Ferraris running 1-2-3 at the quarter distance. The BMW driven by Italy's MotoGP great Valentino Rossi had to retire in the LMGT3 category. The race at the circuit in north-west France features 62 cars shared by 186 drivers from 34 countries, and is the fourth round of the World Endurance Championship, with 21 hypercars in the battle for overall victory. Organisers have put the total weekend attendance at more than 300,000 spectators. Ferrari will be able to keep the trophy at their Maranello factory if the works team completes a hat-trick on Sunday. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Le Mans for Beginners: 5 Essentials to Know Before the 24-Hour Race
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 93rd round of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is set to take place this weekend, where the limits of man and machine will be tested. The race is held every year in Le Mans, France, and is linked to a rich racing history. Here are five things you need to know about the Le Mans ahead of the weekend. The grueling race format features three racing categories separated by the power output of the cars. Each car is shared by three drivers who take turns in the 24-hour race. Le Mans pushes the cars and minds to the absolute limit, and only the toughest, fastest, and most consistent make it to the top of the podium. 1. Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3 Cars Le Mans 24 Hours is split into three categories, beginning with the fastest category called Hypercar, where purpose-built race cars with a red background behind their racing numbers exceed speeds of 200 mph. LMP2 cars feature numbers with a blue background, reaching similar but slightly slower speeds. The lowest category is the LMGT3, where supercars with performance modifications race. The numbers on these cars sport an orange background. The #50 Ferrari AF Corse, Ferrari 499P of Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen in action during practice for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 11, 2025 in Le Mans, France. The #50 Ferrari AF Corse, Ferrari 499P of Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen in action during practice for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 11, 2025 in Le Mans, France. James2. Driver conditions Each of the three drivers within a team must race for a minimum of six hours, but they can't drive for more than four hours in a stretch within that six-hour window. Drivers are allowed to swap during pit stops for tire changes and refueling. 3. The winner is the car that covers the maximum distance The winning car is the one that has raced the maximum distance to the chequered flag. Regardless of the race duration, the flag is waved precisely at 4pm CET. 4. Staying on track and consistency are key In Le Mans, drivers are required to maintain a consistent performance to ensure they maintain their position and preserve components like tires. They must also ensure they do not overheat critical engine components, and avoid running over the kerbs to reduce load on the car's suspension. However, the strategy could change depending on the decisions made by each team and the scenarios they're racing in. 5. Night race Le Mans gets more intense after sundown, as cooler temperatures at night help drivers push further. The chances of drivers running over fallen debris at night are high, increasing the possibility of punctures and other potential damage. In addition, there is a high chance of fatigue setting in late into the night, increasing the chances of incidents. When and How to Watch the Le Mans 24 Hours Saturday 14 June 12pm-12:15pm CET: Warm-up 4pm CET: Race start Sunday 15 June
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ferrari Takes it's First Home Hypercar Win in the 6 Hours of Imola
After the No. 51 Ferrari 499P on pole for the 6 Hours of Imola, Ferrari AF Corse won its home race for the first time in the World Endurance Championship. The No. 51 and No. 83 Ferraris dominated early, but only the No. 51 piloted by Alessandro Pier Guidi, Antonio Giovinazzi, and James Calado was able to hold on to a podium finish to follow up Ferrari's 1-2-3 in Qatar. The No. 20 Team WRT BMW M Hybrid V8 milked their tires, using one set of mediums for the final two hours of the race for Phil Hansen to take second over Mick Schumacher in the No. 36 Alpine A424. This podium is Alpine's second ever podium, with its first coming in the 6 Hours of Fuji last September. While the win is a triumph for Ferrari, it comes slightly short of expectations after their dominant first round, as the manufacturer only secured one of three podium positions. Paired with Qatar's success is their lockout of the top three in qualifying for Imola last year, which led to an early command of the race before rain shook up the 2024 race. Robert Kubica brought the No. 83 to fourth, and Ferrari's Le Mans winner, the No. 50 499P, finished 15th. This was the first time that all 18 hypercars finished a WEC round, including both Aston Martins in just their second series outing in the new Valkyrie. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car Sign in to access your portfolio
