IMSA. 24 Hours of Daytona: victory for Porsche that beats Cadillac, but the real winner is Ferrari! – Hello

PLet’s start with categories GTP dove Felipe Nasr won in his #7 Porsche 963 against Tom Blomqvist #31 Cadillac. The cars of Penske and Action Express Racing showed throughout the 24 Hours that they were the only ones capable of fighting for victory, competing for the lead of the race. However, despite everything, it was Nasr along with his colleagues Cameron, Campbell and Newgarden who came out on top. Second place Cadillac However, it made for the disappointment of the removal of car # 1, which happened during the night due to damage, while the car was still on the list of victories. He should lick his wounds Acura which was penalized by the Performance Scale which made the ARX-06 too heavy. J.Taylor, Delétraz, Herta and Button #40 of Wayne Taylor Racing Andretti they finish the podium on the lowest step. The Japanese and American LMDhs suffered very few problems, as highlighted by the retirement of the #10 of R. Taylor, Albuquerque, Hertley and Ericson during the 23rd hour due to mechanical problems and operational failure. Fourth place for Porsche #6 of Team Penske who received punishment. Porsche also did well with private 963s Proton Racingfive, and JDC-Miller Motorsports, six. The BMW they were ready to fight for the win, at least the podium, but technical problems put the #24 and #25 M Bybrid V8 of Team RLL in difficulty and they did not go beyond seventh and eighth place respectively.

In categories LMP2 what a victory, the first in Daytona to be real, for Era Motorsport. The crew of Rasmussen, Zilisch, Marriman and Dalziel brought Oreca #18 to the finish line in first place in its class. A few seconds did not allow you 07-Gibson APR climbing the first stage with Jakobsen, Sowery, Kurtz and Braun, while the third got #74 the Riley, with Fraga/Massa/Robinson/Burdon on the board. A wooden medal for Inter Europol and PR1 Mathiasen Motorsports #52. Followed by the #8 of Tower Motorsports, #2 of United Autosports (started from the top position), #81 of DragonSpeed​​​​​​​​ and #99 of AO Racing, which ended up on the grass and was forced to retire. behind. Those who did not complete the 24 Hours of Daytona were Oreca #11 of TDS Racing due to a crash at the Bus Stop chicane, #88 of AF Corse (engine problem), #22 of United (ended up in the wall. ), #20 of MDK and Race of High Level and the #33 of Sean Creech Motorsport.

Lclass GTD Pro he saw historic, as well as extraordinary, success for Ferrari who won the 24 Hours of Daytona for the first time with the 296 GT3. An important redemption for the Maranello car that last year, for the first time, did not have an easy life due to BoP. Calado, Pier Guidi, Serra and Rigon won with Risi Competizione after the race without technical problems, except for some penalties issued for mistakes in the pits. Number 62 thus won Porsche Rexy #77 by AO Racing, started from pole position 24 hours earlier. There was nothing to be done for those who had to watch Serra’s sling start as spectators. Third place for BMW #1 in Paul Miller Racing who had to say goodbye to the fight for victory due to a problem with his right front wheel. The #23 Heart Of Racing Aston Martin was fourth to take the checkered flag, followed by the #64 Multimatic Motorsports Ford Mustang. There was nothing to be done for the Corvettes who had to deal with several technical problems on Sunday morning. Italy won America thanks to Ferrari since Lamborghini Caldarelli, Pepper, Perera and Bortolotti Iron lynx in the #19 crossed the finish line only 1 due to an overheating problem and the #60 retired due to power steering.

In GTD of Mercedes hit the jackpot and AMB #57 Tournament of Champions. It was the #12 Lexus that put the German’s victory in doubt but was forced to retire due to a burning engine. The appearance of a Full Course Yellow is allowed Ferrari to return to fight for the podium, but Daniel Morad did not allow himself to be cornered by Miguel Molina, inside the field. 296 #21 of AF Corse. The car from Maranello however finished on the podium with another Ferrari, the #34 di Conquest Racing. Running Horse, unhappily, also won the wooden medal #023 by Triarsi Competizioni. Fifth place for Mercedes #32, ahead of Lamborghini #83 Iron Ladies. Sixth place for an all female crew consisting of Pin, Bovy, Gatting and Frey.