Porsche Penske Motorsport has secured its 20th overall victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona, marking their second consecutive win at this prestigious endurance event.
The #7 Porsche 963, piloted by Felipe Nasr (Brazil), Nick Tandy (UK), and Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium), crossed the finish line in first place after an intense and strategic race. This achievement cements Porsche’s dominance in endurance racing and adds another milestone to its illustrious legacy.
A Historic Win for Porsche
The 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship opener saw 61 cars across four competition classes battling at the Daytona International Speedway. The Porsche 963 once again demonstrated its prowess, leading the race for long stretches.
Porsche’s success was further highlighted by the #6 Porsche 963, driven by Matt Campbell (Australia), Mathieu Jaminet, and Kévin Estre (both France), which secured a third-place podium finish. Despite fierce competition, the Porsche team delivered a flawless performance over the 5.73-kilometer circuit.
Race Highlights
- Start Time: 1:40 PM (local) on January 25, 2025
- Number of Cars: 61
- Final Sprint: Last 40 minutes after the final yellow flag
- Winning Car: #7 Porsche 963
Felipe Nasr, who secured back-to-back wins, celebrated this monumental achievement alongside his teammates. Nick Tandy also made history, becoming the first driver to win all four major 24-hour endurance races: Le Mans, Spa-Francorchamps, Nürburgring, and Daytona.
Team and Leadership Reactions
Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President of Porsche Motorsport, expressed his emotions after the race:
“Winning the 24 Hours of Daytona twice in a row – one of the longest and toughest races in the IMSA series – is a monumental achievement. We did not always have the fastest car, but we were consistent and made the fewest mistakes. This is a fantastic result for our drivers, mechanics, engineers, and the entire team.”
Roger Penske, CEO of Penske Corporation, added:
“Both of our Porsche 963 cars and drivers showed great speed and reliability. The 2024 season started with a win at Daytona, and it’s great to repeat that success in 2025 with the 20th victory for Porsche.”
Porsche Leads the Championship Standings
This victory also puts Porsche at the top of the GTP class championship standings, while the race marked the start of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup. Porsche now leads in the manufacturers’, team, and drivers’ championships.
Other Notable Performances
GTD Class: Wright Motorsport on the Podium
In the GTD category, Wright Motorsports secured a second-place finish with their Porsche 911 GT3 R. The team, consisting of Ayhancan Güven (Turkey), Adam Adelson (USA), Elliott Skeer (USA), and Tom Sargent (Australia), showcased impressive consistency throughout the race.
Customer Teams’ Performance
- JDC-Miller MotorSports finished sixth overall in their Porsche 963 (#85).
- Proton Competition suffered suspension damage, forcing an early retirement.
- The Iron Dames team, making their IMSA debut, finished eighth in class with their Porsche 911 GT3 R.
Final Results: GTP Class
| Position | Team & Drivers | Car | Laps Completed |
|---|
| 1st | Nasr/Tandy/Vanthoor | Porsche 963 #7 | 781 |
| 2nd | Blomqvist/Braun/Dixon/Rosenqvist | Acura #60 | -1.335 sec |
| 3rd | Jaminet/Campbell/Estre | Porsche 963 #6 | -4.423 sec |
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Porsche continues to dominate the Daytona legacy.