The 88th edition of the Bol d’Or at Paul Ricard ended in spectacular fashion, delivering one of the most dramatic finales in endurance racing history. Yoshimura SERT Motul stormed to a dominant race victory, but it was YART Yamaha who emerged as FIM Endurance World Champions. Press: EWC
From the early stages, the #12 Yoshimura SERT Suzuki GSX-R1000R set the pace. Gregg Black, Étienne Masson and Dan Linfoot carried the team’s momentum into the night, barely relinquishing control as they racked up maximum points. Their consistency, pit discipline and relentless pace ensured a third consecutive Bol d’Or win, confirming the team’s reputation as one of endurance racing’s strongest forces.
Yet the championship fight lay elsewhere. BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team looked set to clinch their first EWC title until disaster struck with just 30 minutes left on the clock. A mechanical failure forced the M1000RR out of contention, handing the advantage to Yamaha.
For YART Yamaha, the 2025 season had already been a landmark campaign, including victories at the 24 Heures Motos and strong performances at Spa. In France, the trio of Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika and Australian Jason O’Halloran kept their composure under immense pressure. Despite setbacks – including minor technical issues and illness in the camp – they secured enough points to leapfrog BMW and seal Yamaha’s second world crown in three years.
Their triumph also marked history for O’Halloran, who became the sixth Australian to win an FIM EWC championship, further strengthening Australia’s presence on the global stage.
There were more stories across the classes. Champion-MRP-Tecmas battled adversity to secure victory in Superstock, while National Motos Honda lifted the Endurance World Cup for a second year running. ARTEC #199 wrote their own page of history by winning the Production competition title.
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Rieju, TSR Honda and ERC Endurance were among those sidelined during the gruelling 24-hour marathon, proof once again of the unforgiving nature of endurance racing.
For Australian fans, the result was especially sweet. Jason O’Halloran’s championship win with YART has put another Aussie name on the EWC honour roll, joining legends who have carried the flag in one of the world’s toughest racing arenas. With more local riders eyeing international endurance competition, and growing broadcast access in Australia, the EWC is carving out a stronger profile among local enthusiasts.
In total, Ducati, BMW and Honda all showed flashes of brilliance during 2025, but Yamaha’s ability to adapt and endure over four rounds proved decisive. SERT may have stood on the top step at Le Castellet, yet it was YART Yamaha who carried the trophy home, underscoring the unpredictable beauty of endurance racing.
The curtain falls on the 2025 FIM EWC season with Yamaha crowned champions, Suzuki celebrating a Bol d’Or masterclass, and fans already looking ahead to 2026. For Australians, there’s added pride knowing one of our own played a decisive role in this unforgettable campaign.
