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Yasser Shahin of the LMGT3-class winning #91 Manthey Porsche EMA described their 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps as a variety of highs and lows. Speaking in the FIA World Endurance Championship post-race press conference, he said: “It’d be nice if we had a bit less drama, let’s just start with that. “… it was a roller […]
In the FIA World Endurance Championship post-race press conference, the driver expressed a desire for less drama, considering the roller coaster ride they had just experienced. They reflected on their journey in the first year with the latest model of the Porsche 911, adapting to new formats and tracks with a great team. Despite starting the weekend with low ambitions, they made solid progress and aimed to compete for a top result by qualifying. After overcoming challenges during the race, they found themselves leading before a red flag interrupted proceedings. The team’s perseverance paid off, leading to an unexpected opportunity in the closing stages of the race. The qualifying performance of the Porsche 992 impressed, with the competition primarily revolving around McLaren and Lamborghini teams. Amid strategic fuel-saving efforts, the Manthey team secured a landmark victory, setting their sights on a future Le Mans win.
