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Porsche the ‘strongest it has ever been’ in Qatar WEC round, says Estre
Porsche has dominated every session leading up to this weekend’s Qatar 1812km season-opener, with both the factory Penske team and customer Jota squad excelling. The five Porsche 963s secured impressive positions, only challenged by Ferrari and Cadillac. Drivers remain cautious but acknowledge Porsche’s unprecedented competitiveness in Hypercar. Although feeling confident, they stress the need to wait for qualifying and anticipate tough competition. The team’s performance in Qatar signals significant progress since returning to top-class sportscar racing last year. Porsche’s advantage on long runs due to tire management is a key asset highlighted by driver Michael Christensen.
