The 2025 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa concluded with a landmark triumph for Lamborghini, as the #63 GRT-Grasser Racing Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2 of Mirko Bortolotti, Luca Engstler, and Jordan Pepper secured the Italian marque’s first-ever overall victory at Spa-Francorchamps. The 77th edition of the iconic endurance race delivered relentless drama in the final hours, with a fierce battle for the lead, late punctures, and penalties reshaping the order as the chequered flag fell at 16:30 on Sunday, 29 June 2025.

Lamborghini’s Long-Awaited Triumph

After years of near-misses, Lamborghini finally conquered Spa, with the #63 Huracán GT3 Evo2 leading from early Sunday morning. Bortolotti, Engstler, and Pepper showcased relentless pace and strategic nous, fending off a late charge from the #96 Rutronik Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) driven by Sven Müller, Patric Niederhauser, and Alessio Picariello. The Porsche capitalized on well-timed pit stops under Full Course Yellow (FCY) conditions, notably at the 19-hour mark when the #93 Ferrari stopped en route to Pouhon, and again when the #15 BMW triggered another FCY. These neutralizations allowed the #96 to close a 20-second gap to the #63, setting up a thrilling showdown.

With just under two hours remaining, Bortolotti trailed the #96 Porsche by five seconds but erased the deficit with a bold move at the Bus Stop, capitalizing on a puncture that slowed the Porsche through Blanchimont. The final pit stops brought a heart-stopping moment for Grasser, as the #63 failed to fire up immediately, allowing Niederhauser’s Porsche to close to within a second. Bortolotti, however, remained composed, pulling away to secure a historic win by a narrow margin, marking Lamborghini’s maiden Spa victory and a career-defining moment for the GRT-Grasser team.

Ferrari’s Resilient Podium

The #51 AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 of Alessio Rovera, Vincent Abril, and Alessandro Pier Guidi fought back from an early brake issue to claim a hard-earned third place. Rovera’s blistering pace through traffic saw the #51 climb to P16 by the eight-hour mark, and by the final hours, they were challenging for a podium. A late 30-second track limits penalty to the #98 Rowe Racing BMW (Raffaele Marciello) handed the #51 a podium spot, but not without controversy. Pier Guidi’s aggressive defense against Marciello on the Kemmel Straight, forcing the BMW onto the grass, earned both drivers a driving standards flag. Despite the drama, Ferrari’s recovery was a testament to their relentless pace and resilience.

Porsche’s Valiant Effort Falls Short

The #96 Porsche, a strong contender throughout, looked poised to challenge for the win after strategic pit stops under FCY conditions. However, a late puncture at Blanchimont and Bortolotti’s decisive pass at the Bus Stop relegated Müller, Niederhauser, and Picariello to second place. Their performance underscored Porsche’s enduring strength at Spa, but Lamborghini’s pace proved insurmountable in the final hour.

Class Battles Steal the Show

The class battles were equally gripping. In the Gold Cup, the #33 Verstappen.com Racing Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 of Thierry Vermeulen, Chris Lulham, and Harry King snatched victory in the final minutes after a puncture struck the leading #58 Garage 59 McLaren (Dean MacDonald, Adam Smalley, Frederik Schandorff and Louis Prette) at the 21-hour mark. The #33’s consistent pace and a crucial pass on the Kemmel Straight secured the class win, with the #58 settling for P2.

The Silver Cup saw the #35 Walkenhorst Motorsport Aston Martin (Mateo Villagomez, Oliver Söderström, Romain Leroux) take the honors, capitalizing on their pace and the misfortunes of the #26 Audi, which stopped early in the race. The #74 Kessel Racing Ferrari (Dennis Marschall, Conrad Laursen, Zacharie Robichon, Dustin Blattner) won the Bronze Cup after a thrilling hour-long duel with the #81 Mercedes-AMG, with Marschall holding off Daan Arrow by half a second.

In Pro-Am, the #29 AV Racing by Car Collection Motorsport Porsche (Mathieu Detry, Fabian Duffieux, Bo Yuan, Noam Abramczyk) claimed victory, outlasting the #28 Audi in a tightly contested battle that saw the lead change multiple times.

A Race of Highs and Lows

The final hours were marked by intense racing and strategic gambles. The #63 Lamborghini and #98 BMW gained time with timely pit stops before an FCY at the 19-hour mark, while the #50 Ferrari’s Antonio Fuoco closed rapidly on the #51 but couldn’t overtake. The Gold Cup battle saw the #33 Aston Martin and #58 McLaren trade the lead repeatedly, with contact at La Source adding spice to their duel. A late FCY for the #15 BMW briefly shook up the order, but the #63 Lamborghini’s pace proved decisive.

A Historic Edition

The 2025 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa will be remembered for Lamborghini’s historic breakthrough, ending a decade of near-misses with a dominant performance. The #51 Ferrari’s comeback and the fierce class battles across Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Pro-Am underscored the depth of competition in the 75-car field. As the sun set over Spa-Francorchamps, the Ardennes circuit once again delivered a race for the ages, cementing its status as the pinnacle of GT racing.

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