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Porsche doubts close 2025 Le Mans finish: ‘We were never in contention to win’
Porsche driver Kevin Estre expressed that the close finish at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans did not reflect his car’s true pace, as they were never truly in contention to win.
Starting at the back of the Hypercar grid, the No.6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 faced hurdles after being disqualified from qualifying for a weight issue.
Despite initial setbacks, a strong performance by Estre helped the No.6 Porsche climb into the top 10 during the early hours of the race.
Throughout the race, Estre and his team remained in podium contention thanks to strategic decisions and penalties for rival cars.
Despite finishing second, Estre doubted the competitiveness of his team and acknowledged the strengths of the winning Ferrari team.
He praised his team for their efforts and acknowledged both their strategic choices and the challenges they faced throughout the race.
