In a dramatic turn of events at the Circuit of the Americas, Porsche Penske Motorsport secured their first World Endurance Championship victory of the 2025 season. The trio of Kevin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor, and Matt Campbell masterfully navigated challenging wet conditions to bring home the win in the Lone Star Le Mans [1].
The victory proved particularly significant for Porsche, coming after facing significant Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments that had impacted their performance earlier in the season [2]. The team's strategic decision-making in the challenging weather conditions proved crucial to their success in the sixth round of the WEC season.
In a remarkable achievement for motorcycle legend Valentino Rossi, the No.46 WRT BMW secured an unexpected second-place podium finish in the rain-affected race [3]. The challenging conditions created numerous opportunities for teams to showcase their wet-weather racing capabilities.
The LMGT3 class saw its share of drama, with some teams lamenting missed opportunities. Notable among them was Barker's team, who felt they had let a potential victory slip away in the highly competitive GT category [4].
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