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SHOCKING – Ferrari AF Corse Disqualified at Le Mans for Technical Infringement

by Charlotte Baker
June 17, 2025
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SHOCKING – Ferrari AF Corse Disqualified at Le Mans for Technical Infringement

50 FUOCO Antonio (ita), NIELSEN Nicklas (den), MOLINA Miguel (esp), Ferrari AF Corse, Ferrari 499P, #50, Hypercar, action during the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2025, 4th round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, on June 14, 2025 on the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans in Le Mans, France - Photo Fabrizio Boldoni / DPPI

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AF Corse entry loses fourth-place finish over rear wing violation

LE MANS, France — In a dramatic post-race development, the No. 50 AF Corse Ferrari 499P has been disqualified from its fourth-place finish at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans following a breach of technical regulations. The ruling comes after a routine inspection revealed that four bolts were missing from the car’s rear wing assembly—leading to excessive deflection beyond the limits permitted by the rulebook.

The Infringement

According to the FIA and ACO stewards, post-race scrutineering revealed that the rear wing of the No. 50 Ferrari deflected 52 mm under load, far exceeding the 15 mm maximum allowed under Article 3.8.7 of the LMH class technical regulations. The cause was traced to the absence of four bolts intended to secure the wing’s structure.

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Ferrari engineers confirmed that the bolts came loose during the race, but the team made no attempt to replace them—despite becoming aware of the issue in the closing hours of the event.

“The bolts loosened due to vibration and were not replaced in time,” a Ferrari spokesperson stated. “There was no performance advantage gained. It was an oversight during the final pit stop.”

Nonetheless, the FIA ruled that the car was not in conformity with homologation standards, resulting in automatic disqualification.


Impact on Standings

The disqualification reshuffles both race and championship standings:

  • Cadillac Racing (No. 2) moves up to fourth place overall.

  • The No. 50 Ferrari crew — Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen — loses 30 points, a major setback in their FIA World Endurance Championship campaign.

  • In the manufacturer standings, Ferrari forfeits a significant haul, giving rival brands such as Cadillac, Toyota, and Porsche a boost as the season enters its final stretch.


Timeline of the Incident

  • The bolt issue was first noticed during a pit stop at approximately 15:23 UTC on Sunday.

  • Ferrari mechanics identified the problem but elected not to attempt a repair, believing it would not impact performance or legality.

  • The FIA’s post-race inspection found the wing’s deflection exceeded the tolerance—prompting immediate disqualification.


Reactions from the Paddock

The decision has drawn mixed reactions within the paddock. While some teams praised the FIA’s strict enforcement of technical integrity, others sympathized with Ferrari, acknowledging the potential for non-performance-related hardware failures in a 24-hour endurance race.

“It’s harsh, but the rules are the rules,” said one LMDh team principal. “Everyone knows Le Mans is a war of reliability as much as speed.”


What Comes Next?

Ferrari has not yet indicated whether it will appeal the decision, though the team is expected to review its options in the coming days. If the ruling stands, it would be one of the most significant post-race penalties in recent Le Mans history.


Final Word

The disqualification of the No. 50 Ferrari casts a shadow over what had appeared to be a strong performance in the world’s most prestigious endurance race. For Ferrari, it’s a painful lesson in attention to detail; for the championship, it’s a pivotal twist that could have lasting consequences in both team and manufacturer standings.

The 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours may be in the books, but its impact is still being written.

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Charlotte Baker

Sharp, Smart, and Always One Step Ahead. Charlotte Baker brings a fearless voice and a deep understanding of sport to every piece she writes. From the high-pressure stakes of football finals to the speed and strategy of MotoGP and the intensity of MLB and NBA clashes, Charlotte doesn’t just report—she reveals what truly drives the game. With a background in investigative sports journalism and digital storytelling, Charlotte has earned a reputation for precision, originality, and a talent for finding the story no one else is telling. Her work bridges breaking news with deep analysis, always rooted in facts and delivered with style. Now part of our team, Charlotte Baker is ready to bring readers inside the action—offering bold insights, sharp interviews, and coverage that captures both the intensity and the emotion of sport at every level.

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