P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kevin Estre of the #6 Porsche Penske 963 held the lead after three hours of the Qatar 1812 km, the
After a heated opening hour, the race settled down as drivers balanced performance and tyre management over the estimated 335 laps/10 hours of racing. Peugeot surprised as a strong contender, with their #93 9X8 driver Nico Muller defending the top spot from Porsche Penske’s Michael Christensen. Christensen tried to overtake Muller on Lap 45, but ran onto the dust at Turn 1, losing grip. Laurens Vanthoor of Porsche then took the lead when Muller made a mistake while lapping LMGT3 traffic. The race saw various incidents like Miguel Molina’s drive-through penalty and contact between cars, adding drama to the competition. Despite challenges like wheel vibrations and bodywork issues, the drivers pushed on, with battles unfolding throughout the field.
