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Porsche Clinches Sebring 12H 1-2 Sweep, Extending Early-Season Dominance
motorsport18 days ago

Porsche Clinches Sebring 12H 1-2 Sweep, Extending Early-Season Dominance

Porsche Penske Motorsport dominated the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, taking the overall win with the No. 7 Porsche 963 driven by Felipe Nasr, Julian Andlauer and Laurin Heinrich to deliver a historic back-to-back Sebring victory for a team, leading 273 of 343 laps (about 75% of the race). Manthey Racing locked out GTD Pro with a Porsche 1-2, while Nasr/Andlauer moved 80 points clear in the early championship standings. In LMP2, Mikkel Jensen and Hunter McElrea won for United Autosports in a first-ever IMSA 1-2 for the team. Lilou Wadoux became the first female Sebring winner since 2016 in AF Corse Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo in GTD, and the event posted a record attendance; penalties affected other contenders, and the series heads to Long Beach next.

via Sportscar365|
#gtp#imsa-weathertech-championship#lmp2
Nasr Charges to Sebring Victory as Porsche Penske Takes 1-2 in Dramatic 12 Hours
motorsport20 days ago

Nasr Charges to Sebring Victory as Porsche Penske Takes 1-2 in Dramatic 12 Hours

Felipe Nasr held off teammate Laurin Estre on a late restart to win the 12 Hours of Sebring for Porsche Penske Motorsport, securing a 1-2 finish as chaos and penalties influenced the final hours; Jack Aitken finished fourth, while GTD Pro was won by Thomas Preining in Manthey and GTD by Antonio Fuoco on the final lap after late drama for other contenders.

via Motorsport.com|
#enduranceracing#gtp#motorsport
Sebring Notebook: Michelin’s Endurance Tire Tests, Pole Surprises and Partnerships
motorsports20 days ago

Sebring Notebook: Michelin’s Endurance Tire Tests, Pole Surprises and Partnerships

Sebring’s 12 Hours weekend centers on Michelin’s new Pilot Sport Endurance tire and a tight pole fight: Misha Goikhberg earned WeatherTech Championship pole for Bryan Herta Autosport/PR1 after a red-flag disrupted practice, while GTD Pro saw Jack Hawksworth set a lap record in his 100th start and Eduardo Barrichello take GTD pole as Winward’s No. 48 drops to the rear for a ride-height violation; the No. 1 BMW M4 GT3 EVO moves to the front row in GTD Pro. The event also covers 2030 prototype-rule discussions, Max Esterson’s iRacing Sebring prep, and a wave of partnerships and veteran initiatives (Lexus as official vehicle, Mobil 1 sponsorship extension, Operation Motorsport) ahead of a race that will test tire strategy, endurance, and competition.

via Sportscar365|
#endurance-cup#gt3#gtp
Aitken Clinches Sebring Pole in Narrow GTP Duel
motorsports21 days ago

Aitken Clinches Sebring Pole in Narrow GTP Duel

Jack Aitken took pole for the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in a razor-thin GTP qualifying session, clocking 1:46.153 to beat Tom Blomqvist by 0.109 seconds, with Filipe Albuquerque third, Kevin Estre fourth, and Louis Deletraz fifth on the front row. In LMP2, Misha Goikhberg earned pole while Daniel Goldberg and Jeremy Clarke joined him on the front row after Hyett’s time was erased by a red flag. In GTD Pro, Jack Hawksworth led the field; in GTD, Eduardo Barrichello topped the class ahead of Philip Ellis and Robby Foley. The race starts Saturday at 10:10 a.m. EST with coverage on Peacock and IMSA YouTube.

via Sportscar365|
#aitken#gtp#imsa
Sebring Notebook: Penalties, Debuts, and IMSA’s 2027 Calendar Preview
sports22 days ago

Sebring Notebook: Penalties, Debuts, and IMSA’s 2027 Calendar Preview

Sebring’s Thursday practice saw the No. 99 AO Racing Oreca 07 Gibson back in action after PJ Hyett’s incident with rear repairs and a precautionary gearbox change, while the No. 79 JDC-Miller Oreca received a 60-minute stop-and-hold for unhomologated laser ride-height sensors. A 51-driver field must lap in tonight’s night session to be eligible for darkness. IMSA unveiled the 2027 WeatherTech and Michelin Pilot Challenge calendars, highlighted Lime Rock Park’s expansion, and discussed broader sanctioned testing across Michelin Endurance Cup venues to bolster Balance of Performance data. Debuts and moves include Sennan Fielding in JDC-Miller LMP2 and Cadillac’s Jack Aitken joining WEC with Hertz Team JOTA; Proton Competition’s Porsche 963s have been transferred to collectors. A BoP tweak raises the PPULimitRate to 1.0 kW, potentially altering power recovery. The day wraps with a 90-minute night practice and Friday qualifying, streamed on Peacock and IMSA YouTube.

via Sportscar365|
#balanceofperformance#gtp#imsa
Porsche clinches third straight Daytona 24 Hours in fog-delayed dramatic finish
sports2 months ago

Porsche clinches third straight Daytona 24 Hours in fog-delayed dramatic finish

Porsche Penske Motorsport won the 2026 Daytona 24 Hours for a third consecutive year after a late, fog-delayed fight with the Cadillac Whelan entry; the #7 car driven by Nasr, Andlauer and Heinrich held off the #31 Cadillac (Aitken, Bamber, Vesti, Zilisch) as a record-long night-time full-course-yellow stalled the race for about seven hours, with the #24 BMW M Team WRT taking third. In LMP2, CrowdStrike Racing by APR topped the class, followed by Inter Europol Competition in second and third. GTD Pro was won by Paul Miller Racing, while Winward Racing claimed the GTD class with the #57 car, followed by Magnus Racing and Heart of Racing Team.

via racingnews365.com|
#daytona-24-hours#gtd-pro#gtp
sports2 months ago

Daytona 24 Preview: Fresh Lineups, New Cars and Record Chases

The 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona kicks off the 2026 IMSA season with 60 cars and 228 drivers across GTP and GTD PRO, highlighting new lineups and partnerships: BMW M Team WRT expands to two M Hybrid V8s; Porsche Penske concentrates on the No. 6 and 7 963s; DragonSpeed switches to GTD with a Corvette Z06 GT3.R; RLL launches McLaren in GTD PRO; AO Racing fields Nick Tandy in the No. 77 Porsche. LMP2 remains a tight, spec-based contest on the ORECA chassis, and many drivers chase Daytona records as coverage airs 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday on NBC, Peacock, YouTube and IMSA TV.

via IMSA|
#gtd-pro#gtp#imsa-weathertech-championship
"IMSA's Detroit GTP Debut Sparks Driver Controversy"
motorsports1 year ago

"IMSA's Detroit GTP Debut Sparks Driver Controversy"

The IMSA GTP debut on Detroit's downtown circuit was divisive among drivers due to the track's bumpy surface, cramped layout, and frequent full-course cautions. While some drivers found the race exciting and challenging, others criticized the track as unsuitable for high-speed prototypes. The event highlighted the promotional importance for manufacturers like Acura and Cadillac, despite the need for track improvements to enhance safety and performance.

via Motorsport.com|
#acura#detroit#gtp
"2024 IMSA Rolex 24: Excitement Builds for Daytona's Sports Car Racing Spectacle"
sports-car-racing2 years ago

"2024 IMSA Rolex 24: Excitement Builds for Daytona's Sports Car Racing Spectacle"

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) is gaining popularity with its annual Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race, featuring high-tech hybrid Grand Touring Prototypes (GTP) and a diverse array of GT machinery from 18 car manufacturers. The event attracts top racing talent from various disciplines, including IndyCar and Formula One, and is seen as the Super Bowl of IMSA racing. With increasing interest and fan attendance, IMSA is experiencing a surge in popularity and recognition within the auto industry, signaling a positive trajectory for American sports car racing.

via ESPN|
#auto-industry#endurance-racing#gtp