The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship season has come to a close, with Ferrari and Miguel Molina writing a new chapter in endurance racing history. At the end of the 8 Hours of Bahrain, the #50 Ferrari 499P scored another podium finish, sealing Ferrari’s FIA Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturer’s Championship title. Finishing for the third consecutive year in the world’s top three crews, Miguel Molina also becomes the first Spanish driver to contribute to a Scuderia crown in the premier category.
Miguel Molina and his teammates Nicklas Nielsen and Antonio Fuoco headed to the Bahrain International Circuit for the final round of the FIA World Endurance Championship with a clear mission: to help Ferrari clinch the Manufacturers’ World Championship title.
After productive practice sessions punctuated by the fastest time for the #50 Ferrari 499P, the crew was not as successful in qualifying, with Antonio Fuoco missing out on the Hyperpole by just 0.039s. Starting from the sixth row, the trio focused on their race plan, determined to fight their way up the order to support Maranello’s ambitions.
Nicklas Nielsen made a cautious but efficient start in the heat of the Sakhir desert, quickly settling into the top ten. The Dane then gained several positions in his double stint before handing over to Miguel Molina.
Eighth when he took to the track, the Spaniard put in an exemplary performance to cement his crew among the podium contenders. Despite a neutralisation, the team maintained its strategy by staying on track. Thanks to this gap, the founder of ROGO Motorsport Agency kept the car in the leading group before handing over to Antonio Fuoco halfway through the race.
« We stuck to the plan despite the safety car period, and our pace was quite solid throughout. The car behaved well, and we were competitive throughout the stints. It was one of those races where consistency and strategy made the difference as we had to make the right calls at the right time despite the pressure. »
The Italian continued the efforts of his teammates before Nicklas Nielsen got back in the car. Thanks to a perfect strategy and flawless execution, the trio was back right in the thick of the battle after another safety car period in the final hour. Fourth at the restart, the Dane completed the offensive to take third place.
The leading Ferrari crew in Bahrain finished on the podium for the fourth time this season, and as a result, the #50 Ferrari 499P contributed to a historic result for the Prancing Horse, as the Italian manufacturer claimed its ninth overall world title in endurance racing, 53 years after its last. This triumph also marks the first world title in the premier category for their teammates Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi, who led a Ferrari treble in the Drivers’ Championship.
For his part, Miguel Molina further cemented his place in Ferrari and motorsport history, becoming the first Spanish driver to be crowned world champion with the Prancing Horse in endurance racing’s premier category.
« I’m absolutely delighted to end such a fantastic season this way. It’s been a long and demanding year, but also full of great moments. We fought hard every weekend, and it’s an incredible feeling to finish with this result. Winning the Manufacturers’ title means a lot, not only for the team and the brand, but also on a personal level, as someone who has been part of this project since the very beginning. Congratulations to our teammates in the #51 for securing the Drivers’ title. And thanks to Antonio and Nicklas, because we finished the season on the World Championship podium for the third year in a row. It’s a special moment for everyone: the engineers, mechanics, and everyone at Maranello. The teamwork has been exceptional, and I’m proud to have contributed to this chapter of Ferrari’s and Spanish motorsport’s history. Now we can look ahead to the future with confidence and ambition. »
After an intense season marked by his commitments in the FIA WEC, European Le Mans Series, 24 Hours of Spa, and Petit Le Mans, Miguel Molina now turns his attention to 2026. The kick-off for this new global campaign begins at the Losail International Circuit from 22 to 28 March 2026.
FIA Hypercar World Endurance Drivers’ Championship : 1. Calado / Giovinazzi / Pier Guidi 133 points ; 2. Hanson / Kubica / Ye 117 points ; 3. Fuoco / Molina / Nielsen 98 points…
FIA Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers’ Championship : 1. Ferrari 245 points ; 2. Toyota 171 points ; 3. Porsche 165 points…
Blanca de Foronda,