P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The #7 Porsche Penske Motorsport car has won a third straight Daytona 24 Hours, surviving a late scare from a former F1 driver.
The #7 Porsche Penske Motorsport car secured a historic third-straight win in the Daytona 24 Hours, fending off a late charge by Jack Aitken.
The race was significantly affected by a six-and-a-half-hour suspension due to heavy fog over Daytona, with the #7 crew of Felipe Nasr, Julien Andlauer, and Laurin Heinrich leading during this period.
In the final hour, Nasr held off Aitken’s aggressive attempts to overtake in the #31 Cadillac Whelen, securing the victory for Porsche.
The #24 BMW and the #6 Porsche 963 rounded out the top four positions, with Porsche claiming its 21st Daytona 24 Hours win.
Nasr’s role in securing all three consecutive wins for the #7 crew solidifies his status among elite drivers in sports car racing.
Following Porsche’s victory, it was mentioned that the team would no longer compete in the World Endurance Championship and at Le Mans 24 Hours.
For full results of the 2026 Daytona 24 Hours, refer to the available report.
