AUTOhebdo's Top 50 Drivers of 2025 – 50th to 46th: from Lilou Wadoux to Alexandre Munoz

Notation method: The journalists at AUTOhebdo each submitted their top 50 from a pre-defined list of 80 names. The driver in first place received 50 points, down to the fiftieth, who received one point. The average of the votes produced a ranking based on the driver's (or crew's) performance in their category during the year 2025.

50th – Antonio Fuoco

• Victory at the 1812 km of Qatar in WEC
• 3rd in the overall WEC standings with the Classic Ferrari for sale n ° 50
• Poleman and winner of the GT World Cup in Macau

Two years after his Le Mans victory, the Italian driver didn't enjoy the same success at Sarthe: finishing fourth, he was ultimately disqualified along with his teammates Nicklas Nielsen and Miguel Molina for a technical infringement. The No. 50 Ferrari, however, had a phenomenal start to the WEC season, securing victory in Qatar before achieving three more podium finishes at Spa (2nd), Austin (2nd), and Bahrain (3rd). The highlight of the year for the driver who had raced for Ferrari during FP1 of the Mexican Grand Prix was... F1 His victory in the GT World Cup in Macau, following a weekend he dominated from start to finish, was a highlight. Having come close to victory in 2024, Fuoco didn't let his chance slip away this time.

49th – Lilou Wadoux

• 2 wins ELMS
• LMGT3 ELMS runner-up
• Victory at Petit Le Mans en IMSA
• Champion Endurance IMSA GTD Cup

In the world of endurance racing, Lilou Wadoux is quickly making a name for herself. The first woman to drive a Hypercar, the Frenchwoman had a stellar season, highlighted by two ELMS victories, including one at her home circuit, Le Castellet. The AF Corse protégé also shone across the Atlantic in IMSA, where she secured a class victory in GTD alongside Alessandro Pier Guidi (featured earlier in this ranking) and Simon Mann, becoming only the third woman to achieve this feat. To top it all off, the trio also clinched the Endurance Cup title. Lilou Wadoux concluded her year by driving the Ferrari 499P in the WEC Rookie Test in Bahrain for the second time.

48th – Jules Roussel

• 3rd F4 France
• 2 wins
• Winner of the Macau World Cup F4

Although he failed to clinch the French F4 title, Jules Roussel gave Alexandre Munoz a run for his money, securing two victories and establishing himself as the number one rival for the crown. Ultimately, his moment of glory came in Macau at the end of the year, where he won the Formula 4 World Cup. The future looks bright.

47th – Eric Camilli

• Second in the French Rally Championship
• 4 wins

Yoann Bonato secured his sixth French Rally Championship title, but not without a hard-fought battle all season against Eric Camilli! The Nice native won four events during the season, including the legendary Critérium des Cévennes and the final round of the year in the Var region. A more than successful campaign, but one that wasn't enough to clinch the title.

46th – Alexandre Munoz

• F4 France Champion
• 5 wins

Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, Alexandre Munoz is a shining example of resilience: at just 17 years old, he completed a stellar season in Formula 4 France, dominating the field and clinching the title on the final weekend at Le Mans. His five victories complete an exceptionally positive picture, marred only by technical issues in Macau, which hampered his weekend. We eagerly await his return to FRECA in 2026!

The next five names will be revealed on Saturday, December 13th on AUTOhebdo.fr.