Antonio Fuoco had unfinished business with Macao. Twelve months ago, his race ended in frustration, eliminated while leading. Today, however, the Calabrian driver completed his sporting revenge in the most decisive way possible: dominating the FIA GT World Cup from start to finish and giving Ferrari a victory that had always eluded them on the Guia Circuit. A total triumph, built with coolness, precision, and a simply impeccable red car.
FIA GT in Macao, Fuoco’s Dominance
The 16 laps of the guardrail maze of Macao are a nightmare for anyone. For Fuoco, however, the #50 AF Corse seemed to glide effortlessly between the walls, erasing any uncertainty. Starting from pole, the Italian maintained the lead at the start while chaos erupted behind him.
Raffaele Marciello was the protagonist of the initial comeback: a decisive attack on the inside brought the BMW driver ahead of Alessio Picariello, who spun at the first hairpin after a contact on the left rear of the M4 GT3 Evo. Meanwhile, Yifei Ye, second on the grid, was forced to lift off in full Mandarin, overtaken first by Marciello and then by the pack in the ensuing turmoil.
Shortly after, a collision between Ayhancan Güven, Luca Engstler, and Dorian Boccolacci took all three out of the race. As a result, Ye climbed up to fifth position. Laurin Heinrich, with a perfect start, solidly secured third place.
Safety Car and Restart: Fuoco Perfect, Ferrari Ice-Cold
With four cars stopped on the track, the Safety Car was inevitable. At the restart, at the beginning of the fourth lap, Antonio Fuoco handled the situation with veteran coolness: no gap left for Marciello, no hesitation, just a surgical acceleration that prevented BMW from attempting an attack.
In the back, other duels unfolded, Vanthoor on the edge against Deng, Mortara passing Goethe before being betrayed by a technical problem and crashing into the wall on lap 11, but at the front, the scenario remained unchanged. Fuoco continued to pull away.
A Success that Makes History
Lap after lap, the Ferrari driver’s lead grew to a full four seconds, an eternity at the Guia Street Circuit. No mistakes, no slip-ups. Just a triumphant march towards a victory that means so much for the driver and for Maranello: it’s Ferrari’s first-ever win in the history of the FIA GT World Cup in Macao, a prestigious piece that enriches an already extraordinary 2025 for the Prancing Horse.
The Winner’s Words
Fuoco did not hide his emotion: “It’s really special to win here in Macao, especially after what happened last year. We came back with a clear goal and worked brilliantly throughout the weekend. Today we managed every phase of the race with clarity and determination, and I’m happy to share this success with the whole team. At the restart, I knew Marciello would be dangerous. I almost lost the car at Mandarin to create the necessary gap to avoid an attack at Lisboa, but everything went perfectly. I’m thrilled.”
Ferrari Results in the FIA GT World Cup (Macao 2025)
Antonio Fuoco’s result is particularly significant, as he not only secured Ferrari’s first win in the FIA GT World Cup but also redeemed the disappointment of the previous year when he was taken out while leading. Yifei Ye’s completed a successful weekend for the Maranello team. The event where Antonio Fuoco triumphed in Macao (the FIA GT World Cup) is a single race that awards an FIA world title, not a multi-stage championship.
| Driver (Car) | Team | Qualifying Race (Saturday) | Main Race (Sunday) | Notes on the Result |
| Antonio Fuoco (Ferrari 296 GT3 #50) | AF Corse | 1st place (Victory) | 1st place (Victory) | Historic Triumph: It’s Ferrari’s first-ever overall victory in the FIA GT World Cup in Macao. Dominated both the qualifying race and the main race. |
| Yifei Ye (Ferrari 296 GT3 #51) | Harmony | 2nd place | 4th place | Promoted to 4th place after Joel Eriksson’s penalty. Contributed to an all-Ferrari front row in qualifying. |
| Yi Deng (Ferrari 296 GT3 #88) | Harmony | – | 8th place | Completed the top ten with the third Ferrari in the race, contributing to the overall result. |
Best Ferrari 296 GT3 Positions in FIA WEC 2025 LMGT3 Races
| Race (FIA WEC 2025) | Ferrari Team / Drivers | Best Position in LMGT3 Class |
| 1812 km of Qatar | AF Corse / Ferrari 296 GT3 | 3rd Place |
| 6 Hours of Imola | Vista AF Corse / Ferrari 296 GT3 | 2nd Place |
| 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | AF Corse / Ferrari 296 GT3 | Victory (1st Place) |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans | Vista AF Corse / Ferrari 296 GT3 | 3rd Place |
| 6 Hours of São Paulo | Vista AF Corse / Ferrari 296 GT3 | 2nd Place |
| Lone Star Le Mans (Austin) | Vista AF Corse / Ferrari 296 GT3 | 2nd Place |
| 6 Hours of Fuji | AF Corse / Ferrari 296 GT3 | 3rd Place |
| 8 Hours of Bahrain | Vista AF Corse / Ferrari 296 GT3 | Victory (1st Place) |
Ferrari’s Best Results in the GT 2025 Season (other Series)
| Championship / Race | Ferrari Team | Best Overall Result | |
| GT World Challenge Europe – Endurance Cup | AF Corse – Francorchamps Motors | Top 10 | The leading crew (with official drivers like Pier Guidi, Rovera, Abril) achieved good placements, including significant results in the 24 Hours of Spa (the most prestigious endurance race on the GT3 calendar). |
| GT World Challenge Europe – Sprint Cup | AF Corse – Francorchamps Motors | 4th Place | Alessio Rovera and Vincent Abril secured a 4th place in the second race at Magny Cours, after a promising qualifying. |
| Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) | Various Ferrari Customer Teams | Class Results | Ferrari achieved notable results in the endurance races that make up the IGTC, such as the 24 Hours of Spa and the 1000 km of Suzuka, especially in the Pro-Am or Bronze classes. |
| GT World Challenge Australia | Arise Racing GT | Race Wins | The Ferrari crew won several championship races at Phillip Island and Sydney. |
| IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (USA) | Various Ferrari Customer Teams | Victory and Podiums | Victory and podium in the GTD class at Road America and podiums in the GTD Pro class, demonstrating competitiveness even in the United States. |
The Ferrari 296 GT3 was a winning car globally in 2025, achieving victories and podiums on all major international GT stages, culminating in a great triumph at the FIA GT World Cup in Macao.