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motorsports20 days ago•4 min saved

Nasr seals historic back-to-back Sebring win for Porsche Penske

Felipe Nasr led Porsche Penske Motorsport to its second consecutive Rolex 12 Hours of Sebring victory, becoming the first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar driver to win Daytona and Sebring in consecutive years. Nasr, Julien Andlauer and Laurin Heinrich clinched the No. 7 Porsche 963 after a late pass on Kevin Estre, with the No. 6 Porsche finishing second and the No. 10 Cadillac third. In other classes, United Autosports USA won LMP2, Matheny Porsche won GTD Pro, and AF Corse Ferrari won GTD.

via NBC Sports|

#endurance-racing #felipe-nasr #imsa

automotive20 days ago•2 min saved

C8 Corvette Grand Sport Surfaces at Sebring With Widebody and Hints of New V8

Chevrolet debuted the C8 Corvette Grand Sport at the 12 Hours of Sebring, showcasing a widebody kit and Admiral Blue paint with a central white stripe and red hash marks; photos fueling rumors of a new 6.7-liter V8 and a potential Grand Sport X hybrid, though official details remain unreleased.

via Motor1.com|

#automotive #c8 #corvette

motorsports20 days ago•9 min saved

Penske-Linked Debut Sets Stage for 2027 Corvette Grand Sport at Sebring

At Sebring, Chevrolet publicly debuts the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport with Roger Penske present, signaling a return of the Grand Sport with a new 6.7-liter LS6 V-8 and a wide-body design; the car is reportedly automatic-only, with rumors of a starting price under $100k, and the event underscores Penske’s long-running racing ties to Chevrolet.

via Hagerty|

#corvette #grand-sport #ls6-engine

motorsport20 days ago•8 min saved

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

sports20 days ago•4 min saved

Nasr Clinches Dramatic Sebring Win as Porsche Secures 1-2 Finish

Felipe Nasr led a late, tactical dash for Porsche Penske Motorsport to claim a dramatic 1-2 finish at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, retaking the lead from teammate Estre in the final minutes and surviving a 16-minute shootout to seal Porsche's 20th Sebring victory.

via Sportscar365|

#endurance-racing #gtp #nasr

motorsport21 days ago•20 min saved

Sebring 12 Hours Live: Porsche leads as sunset tightens GT battles

Minute-by-minute live updates from Motorsport.com show Porsche leading the GTP battle at Sebring as sunset approaches, with the field tightening behind and GTD Pro and GTD battles intensifying; penalties and stop-start pit activity shake the order with about three hours remaining.

via Motorsport.com|

#endurance #gtd-pro #gtp

motorsports21 days ago•8 min saved

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

motorsports22 days ago•2 min saved

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

sports22 days ago•9 min saved

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

sports23 days ago•8 min saved

Sebring 12 Hours Prep: 55 IMSA Cars, New Liveries, and Milestone Starts

A field of 55 IMSA WeatherTech Championship cars arrived in Sebring for the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the second Michelin Endurance Cup round, with three practice sessions scheduled for Thursday; Charles Milesi will substitute for Mathias Beche in the No. 18 Oreca 07 Gibson due to Beche’s Long COVID; teams unveiled patriotic and anniversary liveries on several cars, including Corvette, Penske Porsche, and AO Racing entries; milestone starts include Antonio Garcia and Tommy Milner at their 20th Sebring, and Jack Hawksworth's 100th IMSA start; a new TireRack/Michelin pedestrian bridge was opened to improve access around Ulmann Straight.

via Sportscar365|

#endurancecup #imsa #liveries

sports-motorsports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Derani's Dramatic Exit: Highlights from the 12H Sebring Race"

Pipo Derani crashed out of the lead in the 12H Sebring race after making contact with another car, causing his Cadillac to flip and land on top of the tire barriers. Despite the dramatic crash, Derani walked away unharmed. Felipe Nasr now leads the race, followed by Wayne Taylor Racing and BMW M Team RLL. In other classes, Felipe Fraga leads LMP2, Michael Christensen leads GTLM, and the No. 57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo leads GTD.

via Sportscar365|

#action-express-racing #crash #imsa

automotive3 years ago•5 min saved

"Ford's Mustang GT3: From Racing to Road?"

Ford has released photos of the new Mustang GT3, a track-only beast developed by Multimatic, testing at Sebring. The Mustang GT3 is set to compete in IMSA and WEC, including Le Mans and the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2024. It will be powered by the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 developed by Ford's WRC partner M-Sport. The photos showcase the Mustang GT3's unique design features, including its wild lights and cool taillights.

via msnNOW|

#automotive #ford #multimatic

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

WTR Acura leads Cadillacs at Sebring 12H halfway mark.

Scott Dixon in the No. 01 Chip Ganassi Racing Cadillac leads the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring after four hours, with Louis Deletraz in the No. 10 Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport Acura ARX-06 in second and Felipe Nasr in the No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsports 963 in third. The GTD PRO battle is between the No. 3 Corvette and the No. 79 WeatherTech Racing Mercedes-AMG, while the No. 11 TDS Racing team leads LMP2 and the No. 36 Andretti Autosport leads LMP3.

via RACER|

#bmw #cadillac #gtd

motorsports3 years ago•4 min saved

Toyota Dominates Halfway Mark at WEC Sebring While Ferrari Struggles.

Toyota leads the WEC Sebring race at the halfway mark, with the #8 car driven by Brendon Hartley ahead of the #7 car piloted by Kamui Kobayashi. Ferrari's challenge was derailed after a decision to pit both cars under a safety car backfired, dropping them in the middle of the Hypercar pack. Cadillac provisionally holds the final spot on the podium with Earl Bamber at the wheel of the #2 Chip Ganassi V-Series.R. Corvette heads GTE Am following drama for Iron Dames.

via Motorsport.com|

#corvette #ferrari #motorsports

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Sebring Races: Ferrari, Cadillac, and Toyota Dominate the Track.

Ferrari's new prototype, the 499P Hypercar, driven by Antonio Fuoco, secured pole position for the Sebring 1000 Miles race, beating the race-favorite Toyotas. The car's unique sound, more like a spaceship than a gasoline-powered race car, is due to its hybrid system and complex drivetrain packaging. The car's twin-turbo V6 produces a combined 670 horsepower, with approximately 268 coming from the electric motor alone. The Sebring 1000 Miles race starts on March 18th.

via The Drive|

#antonio-fuoco #ferrari #hypercar