P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Nick Tandy was leading the 63rd Daytona 24 Hours for the #7 Porsche Penske Motorsport team with eight hours of the running completed.
The last two hours of the prestigious event were filled with intense action. Colin Braun’s #60 Acura Meyer Shank Racing car took the lead, followed by Felipe Nasr in the midst of a challenging period for the second Porsche Penske, the #6. Matt Campbell, driving the Porsche, encountered difficulties, spinning and losing places. Kamui Kobayashi from Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing’s #40 swiftly rose to first place, showcasing his remarkable driving skills. Raffaele Marciello in the #24 BMW Team RLL briefly claimed the lead before being replaced by Dries Vanthoor. Drama unfolded as Louis Deletraz spun, causing him to lose his position. During a caution period, Jack Aitken led the race, while Brendon Hartley faced setbacks. As the event progressed, Nick Tandy eventually took the lead, closely followed by Aitken and Vanthoor. Jonny Edgar led in the LMP2 class, while Fred Vervisch led GTD Pro and Mattia Drudi topped the GTD standings.
