24h Le Mans
The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship is preparing for a flying start with the Qatar 1812km. From 26–28 February, 36 cars built by the world’s top manufacturers and driven by some of the best racers on the planet will be at the Lusail International Circuit for what is shaping up to be a highly intense battle.
The 2025 season promises to be one of the most spectacular in FIA WEC history with a remarkable 13 marques represented in the Hypercar and LMGT3 classes. The Hypercar class sees Aston Martin join Alpine, BMW, Cadillac, Ferrari, Peugeot, Porsche and Toyota. The British make will introduce the eagerly awaited Valkyrie to the FIA WEC field. Meanwhile, Mercedes-AMG will line up on the LMGT3 grid alongside Aston Martin, BMW, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, Lexus, McLaren and Porsche.
The teams competing in the Qatar 1812km will firstly have a chance to tweak their settings during the Official Prologue on 21–22 February. These two days of testing will be crucial for measuring the performance level of the new cars and giving drivers an opportunity to acclimatise to the special conditions of the Qatari circuit.
The 5.38-km Lusail International Circuit is renowned for its long straight (1,068 metres) and quick sequence of turns that will offer a stern challenge to the Hypercars and LMGT3s. The ambient conditions will also be a key factor with high afternoon temperatures and an emblematic night-time conclusion offering a stunning spectacle.
Check out the Qatar 1812km entry list.
Last year’s race was won by the #6 Porsche 963 entered by Porsche Penske Motorsport. The German manufacturer achieved a clean sweep of the podium with Hertz Team JOTA’s #12 Porsche finishing second, and the winner’s sister car (#5) third. Yet another Porsche, the #92 911 GT3 R fielded by Manthey PureRxcing, took the LMGT3 honours ahead of a pair of Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3s (#27 of Heart of Racing Team and #777 of D’Station Racing).
After the curtain-raiser in Qatar, the FIA WEC season will take in five continents. The 24 Hours of Le Mans (11–15 June 2025) will once again be the focal point of the championship.
The scene is set and all the ingredients required for an outstanding season are ready. From the opening exchanges, the Qatar 1812km promises to set the tone for a thrilling season that will keep endurance fans on the edge of their seats.
