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The third round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship at Spa Franchorchamps was an eventful affair. As a result, fans were left wondering who would take the chequered flag first.

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The two safety car incidents compromised some teams, with some teams changing strategy in the hope they would have enough fuel to the end.

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