Ferrari Strikes Again: Secures Pole in Spa 6 Hours

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Ferrari demonstrated an impressive performance during the qualifying session for the Spa 6 Hours, a significant event in the 2025 World Endurance Championship (WEC). The Italian manufacturer achieved a remarkable feat by securing the top three positions, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting race on Saturday.

In the 12-minute Hyperpole session reserved for the top contenders, Antonio Fuoco clinched pole position with a stellar time of 1:59.617 in the #50 Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar. This marked Fuoco’s first pole of the season and affirmed Ferrari’s ongoing dominance in the championship thus far.

Following closely, Robert Kubica, piloting the customer entry from AF Corse, finished second with a time of 1:59.964, just under three tenths of a second behind Fuoco. Antonio Giovinazzi rounded out Ferrari’s stellar showing, securing third place in the #51 factory car with a time of 2:00.201. This was particularly noteworthy, as Giovinazzi had previously claimed pole positions in the earlier races at Qatar and Imola.

The competition from other brands, such as Peugeot and Cadillac, trailed significantly behind. Stoffel Vandoorne managed to achieve the fourth-fastest time in the #94 Peugeot 9X8, finishing at 2:02.218. He was followed closely by Alex Lynn, who placed fifth in the Jota team’s Cadillac V-Series.R with a respectable time of 2:02.246. Mick Schumacher made an impressive showing as well, finishing sixth in the Alpine A424 LMDh with a time of 2:00.368, showcasing the fierce competitiveness among the drivers.

Meanwhile, previous champions Porsche and Toyota experienced challenges, failing to secure a spot in the Hyperpole session. Their cars finished in 12th and 13th places, marking a clear drop in performance compared to Ferrari’s commanding display. This shift in standings has raised questions about their strategies as they head into the race.

In the LMGT3 class, the competition was fierce as well. Lexus celebrated a significant achievement by securing its first pole position with Finn Gehrsitz at the wheel of the #78 Akkodis ASP Team Lexus RC F GT3, clocking in at 2:17.732. He outpaced Eduardo Barrichello from Spirit of Leman, who turned a time of 2:18.008 with his Aston Martin Vantage GT3.

Ford also made headlines by filling the third and fourth positions with their Proton Competition Mustang GT3s, thanks to solid performances from Ben Tuck and Giammarco Levorato.

With the Spa 6 Hours set to kick off at 14:00 local time on Saturday, the anticipation is palpable. Ferrari’s robust qualifying performance suggests they are serious contenders for victory, but intense competition is still on the horizon.

As teams finalize their preparations for the race, spectators will be eager to see if Ferrari can turn their dominant qualifying results into a triumphant race experience.

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