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2025 24 Hours of Le Mans: Porsche leads Cadillac after first hour
Julien Andlauer led the opening hour of the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans in the No.5 Porsche Penske Motorsport car, overtaking the pole-sitting No.12 Jota Cadillac at the start.
Under cloudy and cool conditions at the Circuit de la Sarthe, the 93rd edition of the race saw an exciting first 60 minutes with all Hypercars still running.
The No.5 Porsche, driven by Andlauer, Christensen, and Jaminet, took the lead early on and maintained it after a fuel stop, staying ahead of the No.12 Jota Cadillac.
Despite a tangle with the barrier, all 21 Hypercars were still operational after the first hour, with the Peugeot No.93 facing bodywork damage.
As the second hour began, Andlauer’s No.5 Porsche had a six-second lead over the No.12 Jota Cadillac, while the competitive field made for intense racing throughout the ranks.
