Porsche Penske 1‑2 at Sebring
Porsche Penske swept the IMSA 12 Hours of Sebring with a one‑two finish — the No. 7 Porsche 963 went back‑to‑back for the team’s 20th overall victory at the event. Tension spilled into the paddock after the race when factory driver Kevin Estre publicly accused teammate Felipe Nasr of ignoring team orders, adding drama to the result. (x.com) (x.com) (x.com)
The No. 7 Porsche 963 was driven by Felipe Nasr, Julien Andlauer and Laurin Heinrich, while the sister No. 6 crew comprised Kévin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor and Matt Campbell. (racing.porsche.com)) Nasr sealed the win with an aggressive lunge up the inside of Estre at Sunset Bend with just over one hour remaining. (racer.com)) The No. 7 had been handed a drive‑through penalty early in the race after contact at Turn 1 that dropped it back in the field. (racing.porsche.com)) The No. 6 required a nose change under a safety car after tagging the rear of the No. 31 Cadillac, forcing an extended pit stop for repairs. (racer.com)) Nasr completed 343 laps and finished roughly 1.515 seconds clear of the No. 6, according to the official timing and results. (autosport.com)) Following the finish, Kévin Estre publicly accused Felipe Nasr of not respecting team orders in the closing stages, a dispute that prompted a tense post‑race exchange in the paddock. (motorsport.com)) Porsche Penske management highlighted tyre management and overall car performance as decisive factors for the result, with Managing Director Jonathan Diuguid praising the team's pace and stint consistency. (racing.porsche.com))
