Porsche Penske Wins Sebring 12 Hours in Dramatic 1-2 Finish
Porsche Penske Wins Sebring 12 Hours in Dramatic 1-2 Finish
Porsche Penske Motorsport secures a dramatic 1-2 at Sebring as Nasr leads the #7, with late team orders and a chaotic restart testing the field.
Sebring delivered a race for the history books as Porsche Penske Motorsport stormed to a dramatic 1-2 finish in the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. The No. 7 Porsche 963, driven by Felipe Nasr, Julien Andlauer and Laurin Heinrich, led the way to cap a nearly flawless run for Penske, fending off late challenges to seal overall victory. The No. 6 sister car remained in contention through much of the race, with the upset coming late when team orders briefly shuffled the order as the clock wound down. With roughly 1 hour 12 minutes to go, Estre’s No. 6 moved ahead of Nasr’s No. 7, setting up a high-stakes duel as the field bunched under a series of cautions.
A late restart with less than 18 minutes remaining intensified the pressure, and Nasr held firm, carving a 1.515-second margin over Estre to secure the win. Nasr’s victory marked his fourth Sebring overall, cementing his status as one of the event’s most successful drivers. The podium otherwise showcased a close fight for supremacy among the top prototypes as rivals tried to claw back time in traffic on the 3.74-mile, 17-turn track.
In LMP2, the No. 2 United Autosports Oreca captured the class victory, while Ricky Taylor finished third overall for Cadillac, underscoring the race’s sprawling mix of battles across categories. The 74th edition of Sebring was defined by chaos, cautions, and strategic calls that kept the field tight and the outcome in suspense until the final minutes.
As the checkered flag waved, the focus shifted to endurance-sporting tactics, tire management, and the ongoing debate over team orders within a high-stakes factory program. The race’s outcome reaffirms Porsche Penske Motorsport’s dominance at Sebring and leaves teams pondering what adjustments will shape the season ahead.
