The highly anticipated Six Hours of Imola has seen the #8 Toyota Racing team storm to victory, marking a spectacular comeback after a lengthy drought since their last win at the close of the 2024 season.

Behind the wheel, Sebastien Buemi showcased masterful driving skills, leading the race to a triumphant finish with a staggering 13-second lead over the fierce competition - the #51 Ferrari AF Corse. Despite starting strong from pole position, the Ferrari team couldn't maintain their momentum and had to settle for a hard-fought second place, narrowly ahead of their rivals in the #7 Toyota entry.

In the LMGT3 class, the excitement didn't hold back either, with the #69 Team WRT clinching a stunning victory! They left their competitors trailing in their wake, including the formidable #33 TF Sport Corvette, which took home the second spot on the podium. Rounding out the top three in this exhilarating class was the #92 Porsche, adding further intrigue to the race.

As we look ahead, the next thrilling round of the World Endurance Championship will be held at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps next month, promising even more heart-pounding action for motorsport fans worldwide.

Here's a complete breakdown of the thrilling results from the 2026 Six Hours of Imola:

Hypercar Class Results: 1. 8 Toyota Racing – S. Buemi, B. Hartley, R. Hirakawa 2. 51 Ferrari AF Corse – A. Pier Guidi, J. Calado, A. Giovinazzi 3. 7 Toyota Racing – M. Conway, K. Kobayashi, N. De Vries 4. 35 Alpine Endurance Team – A. Felix Da Costa, C. Milesi, F. Habsburg 5. 20 BMW M Team WRT – R. Frijns, R. Rast 6. 50 Ferrari AF Corse – A. Fuoco, M. Molina, N. Nielsen 7. 15 BMW M Team WRT – K. Magnussen, R. Marciello 8. 38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA – E. Bamber, S. Bourdais 9. 007 Aston Martin Thor Team – H. Tincknell, T. Gamble 10. 83 AF Corse – Y. Ye, R. Kubica, P. Hanson 11. 36 Alpine Endurance Team – F. Makowiecki, J. Gounon, V. Martins 12. 94 Peugeot TotalEnergies – L. Duval, M. Jakobsen, T. Pourchaire 13. 12 Cadillac Hertz Team Jota – A. Lynn, W. Stevens, N. Nato 14. 009 Aston Martin Thor Team – A. Riberas, M. Sørensen 15. 17 Genesis Magma Racing – A. Lotterer, L. Derani, M. Jaubert 16. 93 Peugeot TotalEnergies – P. Di Resta, S. Vandoorne, N. Cassidy 17. 19 Genesis Magma Racing – M. Jaminet, P. Chatin, D. Juncadella

LMGT3 Class Results: 1. 69 Team WRT – A. McIntosh, P. Thompson, D. Harper 2. 33 TF Sport – B. McDonald, J. Edgar, N. Catsburg 3. 92 The Bend Manthey – Y. Shahin, R. Pera, R. Lietz 4. 91 Manthey DK Engineering – J. Cottingham, T. Boguslavskiy, A. Güven 5. 32 Team WRT – D. Leung, S. Gelael, A. Farfus 6. 21 Vista AF Corse – F. Heriau, S. Mann, A. Rovera 7. 58 Garage 59 – A. West, F. Gehrsitz, B. Goethe 8. 88 Proton Competition – S. Gattuso, G. Levorato, L. Sargeant 9. 23 Heart of Racing Team – G. Newell, K. Pauwells, J. Adam 10. 77 Proton Competition – E. Powell, B. Tuck, S. Priaulx 11. 54 Vista AF Corse – T. Flohr, F. Castellacci, D. Rigon 12. 79 Iron Lynx – J. Zelger, M. Cressoni, L. Hodenius 13. 10 Garage 59 – A. Au, T. Fleming, M. Kirchhöfer 14. 78 Akkodis ASP Team – T. Van Rompuy, H. David, E. Masson 15. 61 Iron Lynx – M. Berry, R. Andrade, M. Martin 16. 34 Racing Team Turkey By TF – P. Dempsey, S. Yoluc, C. Eastwood 17. 27 Heart of Racing Team – I. James, Z. Robichon, M. Drudi 18. 87 Akkodis ASP Team – P. Umbrarescu, C. Schmid, J. Lopez

Stay tuned for more electrifying updates from the world of endurance racing as we gear up for the next showdown at Spa!

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