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It’s a new twist on a classic tale in the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: Porsche Penske Motorsport took a 1-2 finish at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, but this time, the No. …
In the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Porsche Penske Motorsport secured a 1-2 finish with the No. 6 Porsche 963 claiming victory in the Monterey SportsCar Championship. Mathieu Jaminet and Matt Campbell piloted the winning car to the checkered flag after a strategic early pit stop.
Despite challenges from competitors like the No. 24 BMW and the No. 7 Penske Porsche, Jaminet managed to maintain a lead over his former co-driver Nick Tandy in the closing stages of the race. The intense battle saw Tandy losing ground in GT traffic, while Dries Vanthoor’s BMW also joined the fight for the lead.
Jaminet defended his position to take the win, while a risky move by Vanthoor in the final lap resulted in contact with Tandy, sending Vanthoor off track. Tandy and Felipe Nasr’s second-place finish ensured they remained atop the GTP Championship standings heading into the Detroit Grand Prix.
Despite a podium finish for the No. 24 BMW of Vanthoor and Philipp Eng, it was another missed opportunity for BMW M Team RLL to secure victory in the highly competitive racing series.
Additional notable finishes included the No. 93 Meyer Shank Racing ARX-06 in fifth place, and the No. 40 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac leading the pack in the top ten of the GTP category. Porsche also continued its winning streak with AO Racing securing its third consecutive victory in both GT classes.
