Porsche Secures Brazil WEC Podium as Customer Teams Impress

Porsche secured another podium finish in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Brazil, with the #5 Porsche 963 driven by Julien Andlauer and Michael Christensen finishing third. The #6 sister car, piloted by Kévin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor, followed closely in fourth place. In the LMGT3 class, the Iron Dames team achieved their best result of the season, narrowly missing a podium in fourth, while the Manthey 1st Phorm Porsche 911 GT3 R secured sixth, extending their championship lead.

Porsche Penske Motorsport's Strong Performance

Porsche Penske Motorsport's #5 Porsche 963 started the race strongly, with Julien Andlauer taking the lead early on. Despite pressure from Cadillacs, the car maintained a competitive pace throughout the race. Michael Christensen took over driving duties in the middle phase, and the car showed renewed strength in the closing stages, closing the gap to the leaders.

• The #5 Porsche 963 led the race in the early laps.

• The team strategically managed tire wear due to the anti-clockwise circuit layout.

• Despite a strong chase in the final hour, the #5 car secured third place.

Sister Car Finishes Fourth

Laurens Vanthoor started the #6 Porsche 963 and, after an initial setback, quickly gained positions. Kévin Estre continued the strong run, and the car ultimately finished in fourth place, a result considered the best possible outcome for the team on the day.

Customer Teams Shine in LMGT3

The customer team Iron Dames, with Célia Martin, Rahel Frey, and Michelle Gatting, achieved their best WEC result to date, finishing fourth in the LMGT3 class. They were in contention for a podium until the final minutes of the race. The Manthey 1st Phorm Porsche 911 GT3 R, driven by Ryan Hardwick, Riccardo Pera, and Richard Lietz, moved up from 13th on the grid to sixth place. This result was particularly impressive given the 36 kilograms of success ballast the car carried, and it allowed them to extend their lead in the LMGT3 drivers' standings.

Key Takeaways

• Porsche secured a double podium in the Hypercar class with third and fourth place.

• The Iron Dames team achieved their best LMGT3 result, finishing fourth.

• Manthey 1st Phorm extended their LMGT3 championship lead with a sixth-place finish.

• Cadillac cars proved to be the fastest on the day in the Hypercar class.

Race Results Summary

Hypercar Class:

1. Cadillac #12

2. Cadillac #38

3. Porsche 963 #5

4. Porsche 963 #6

5. Porsche 963 #99

LMGT3 Class:

1. Lexus #87

2. Corvette #81

3. Aston Martin #10

4. Porsche 911 GT3 R #85

5. Porsche 911 GT3 R #92