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Kevin Estre: No.6 Porsche 24 Hours of Le Mans win “doable” from back of Hypercar grid
Kevin Estre is confident that winning the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans from the back of the Hypercar grid is achievable after the No.6 Porsche Penske was disqualified from qualifying due to weight limit rules violation. The car, now starting 21st and last in the Hypercar class, showed strong long run pace, leading Estre to believe victory is possible, even though cracking the top 10 within the first hour is unlikely given tough competition. Despite starting from the back, Estre is optimistic about fighting for a top position early in the race, backed by the car’s performance in practice sessions. The 963 Porsche has struggled in the 2025 World Endurance Championship season but benefited from Balance of Performance changes specific to Le Mans, with Estre hoping to carry lessons learned to the rest of the WEC season. Porsche exceeded expectations in the Hyperpole session, with the No.5 car qualifying third and the No.4 fifth, a result Factory motorsport director Urs Kuratle called a good starting position considering the challenges faced by the team before qualifying.
