P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Felipe Nasr of the #7 Porsche Penske 963 GTP led the 2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship season-opener, the 24 Hours of Daytona.
The 63rd running of the iconic event reached its climax when the endurance challenge turned into a sprint, putting immense pressure on drivers, teams, and cars. While Porsche Penske led at the front, the most exciting action unfolded in the GTD Pro class. The battle for the lead between Corvette’s Tommy Milner and the BMWs was intense and controversial. With Connor de Phillippi chasing Milner, the race became a thrilling head-to-head showdown with close wheel-to-wheel action. Despite challenges like bodywork damage and penalties, Milner managed to hold on to the lead against fierce competition. Meanwhile, in the LMP2 category, Jonny Edgar inherited the lead after a heartbreaking setback for Matthieu Vaxiviere, setting the stage for an intense finish.
