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Porsche triumphs in Petit Le Mans

Porsche Penske Motorsport took its first overall win of the season with the Petit Le Mans victory on Saturday as the #6 Porsche 963 of Laurens Vanthoor, Kévin Estre and Matt Campbell won a chaotic 10-hour IMSA season finale at…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 9:58 AM
Porsche triumphs in Petit Le Mans
Key Things to Know
  • Porsche Penske Motorsport won the chaotic 10-hour Petit Le Mans IMSA season finale at Road Atlanta.
  • The No. 6 Porsche 963 beat the No. 24 BMW by 1.205 seconds after a late restart.
  • The result completed an endurance-race sweep of Daytona, Sebring, and Road Atlanta for Porsche in 2026.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Porsche Penske Motorsport secured its first overall win of the season at Petit Le Mans on Saturday. The No. 6 Porsche 963, driven by Laurens Vanthoor, Kévin Estre, and Matt Campbell, won the chaotic 10-hour IMSA season finale at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Vanthoor held off the No. 24 BMW M Hybrid V8 by just 1.205 seconds following a late restart.

The race featured 16 full-course cautions, heavy rain, and a red flag. The victory completed an endurance sweep of Daytona, Sebring, and Road Atlanta for Porsche in 2026, while securing the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup titles. The No. 40 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac rounded out the GTP podium in third place.

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