Ferrari Disqualified from Le Mans 2025

The 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans has seen dramatic post-race developments as the #50 AF Corse Ferrari 499P, driven by Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen, was disqualified after finishing fourth. The decision, made following post-race scrutineering, has significantly impacted both the race results and the FIA World Endurance Championship standings.

Key Points regarding  disqualification of #50 Ferrari

• The #50 Ferrari 499P was disqualified due to a technical infringement: its rear wing support failed the deflection test, registering 52mm of movement—far above the 15mm limit set by LMH Technical Regulations.

• Four bolts were found missing from the rear wing support, which Ferrari acknowledged was not compliant with the car’s homologation.

• Stewards noted the car achieved its highest top speed late in the race, suggesting a potential performance gain from the irregular rear wing assembly, despite Ferrari’s claim that there was “no competitive advantage.”

• The incomplete assembly was also deemed a safety risk, with the potential for structural failure at high speeds.

• The team did not correct the missing bolt issue during the race, despite a mechanic noticing it during the final hour.

• The disqualification is a major blow to the championship hopes of the #50 crew, as their points deficit to the leading #51 Ferrari has doubled.

Updated 2025 Le Mans Hypercar Top 7 Results after disqualification

(All competitors below #50 move up one position after disqualification.)

Impact on FIA World Endurance Championship Standings

• The #50 crew’s disqualification leaves them 48 points behind the #51 Ferrari in the championship, making their title pursuit much more difficult.

• The #83 AF Corse Ferrari, driven by Kubica, Ye, and Hanson, now sits on 89 points, 16 behind the #51 car after their Le Mans victory.

Ferrari’s Response on disqualification

Ferrari has stated that the excessive rear wing deflection was due to the missing bolts and insisted there was no performance gain. However, the stewards disagreed, citing both the technical breach and the potential safety hazard.

Watch: Analysis of the #50 Ferrari Disqualification

For a detailed breakdown of the technical infringement and its impact on the Le Mans results, click below for recent video analysis on major motorsport channels or official FIA WEC media.

References

1. FIA WEC Official Website – Le Mans 2025 Results and Stewards’ Decisions

2. Motorsport.com – “Le Mans: #50 Ferrari Disqualified from Fourth Place”

3. Autosport – “Technical Infringement Costs Ferrari Le Mans Podium”

4. DailySportscar – “#50 Ferrari Disqualified After Rear Wing Fails Scrutineering”

5. Official Ferrari Press Release – 2025 Le Mans Post-Race Statement

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