The loop is completed. This Sunday, October 5, the GP Explorer 3 closed the story of an extraordinary event, followed en masse on France 2 and Twitch. On the legendary track of the Bugatti circuit of Le Mans, the final edition called “The Last Race” has held all its promises. And at the end of an intense race of 15 laps, the Spaniard Karchez confirmed his domination, winning both the sprint race and the main event.
Starting in pole position, the pilot of the Cupra stable was able to keep his advantage, digging the gap from the first laps. Thanks to a clean and constant driving, he completes the race in the lead, with more than 10 seconds ahead of his direct pursuer. A perfect scenario for the one who has marked his imprint this last edition.
A tricolor podium and a fierce battle to the line
Behind Karchez, it is French Kaatsup, representative of Alpine, who offers a good second place at +10,642 seconds, after having signed a regular performance despite the pressure of his pursuers. Maxime Biaggi, at the wheel of the Lego Racing Team, completes the podium only +11,339 seconds, proving once again that there remains a formidable opponent on this F4 format.
PLK (Subway) and Houdi (Durex), respectively 4th and 5th, finish in a pocket handkerchief with differences below the second. The struggle was also tough in the peloton, especially between Gotaga and Djilsi, separated by only 0.149 seconds on the finish line.
Another notable performance: the American Ludwig, despite a complicated departure, hangs 9th place, far ahead of Michael Reeves, 14th. Ana, on the other hand, buys its race in the top 10, confirming its progression since the previous edition.
Complete GP Explorer 3 classification – Main race
1. Karchez (Cupra) – 16 towers
2. Kaatsup (Alpine) – +10,642s
3. Maxime Biaggi (Lego Racing Team) – +11.339s
4. PLK (Subway) – +12.692s
5. Houdi (Durex) – +13.431S
6. Ander (Cupra) – +17,867s
7. Gotaga (Lofi Girl M8) – +23.015s
8. Djilsi (Lego Racing Team) – +23.164s
9. Ludwig (The Crew Motorfest) – +51.684s
10. Ana (Alpine) – +56,703s
11. Sch (Samsung) – +56,997s
12. Nikof (Lofi Girl M8) – +1: 04.799
13. Mister V (Subway) – +1: 23.348
14. Michael Reeves (The Crew Motorfest) – +1: 23.580
15. Cocotte (Erborian) – +1: 24.048
16. Mastu (Andros be numb!) – +1: 35.602
17. Amine (Netflix) – +1: 36.932
18. Anymé (Durex) – 1 turn
19. Baghera (Erborian) – 1 turn
20. Léa Elui (Janeiro soil) – 2 laps
21. Billy (Samsung) – 3 laps
22. Maghla (Janeiro soil) – 4 laps
23. Squeezie (Netflix) – DNF
24. Theodort (Andros be nuts!) – DNF
The abandonments of Squeezie and Théodort tarnish the party for their fans, but do nothing to the extent of the event. The final stretch of the GP Explorer 3 will have been marked by a clean race, without major clashes, in an overwhelmed atmosphere.
A last round of honor for a format that has become cult
With more than 20 creators at the start, prestigious partner stables (Alpine, Cupra, Lego, Netflix, etc.) and a faithful audience since 2022, the GP Explorer 3 will have concluded its trilogy as it should be. The level of piloting, clearly increasing compared to previous editions, allowed the main race to fight a real battle for rhythm and strategy.
On the track as in the paddocks, this “last race” sounds like a moving farewell in a format that has mixed competition, spectacle and community. And to see the general craze around this 2025 edition, it would not be surprising that the GP Explorer Renaîsse in another form in the years to come.