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Porsche Penske “in a good spot” going into Daytona 24 Hours
Porsche’s factory-entered cars will start in starting positions third and seventh for the IMSA SportsCar Championship opener, with the aim of achieving their 20th overall victory at the Florida endurance race. The team has focused on improving performance in areas such as strategy, tire choices, and car operation during the off-season. Their preparation for Daytona this year is significantly better compared to previous years, with improvements in parts, personnel, and car preparation. Porsche’s goal for 2024 is to enhance reliability in longer-distance races, and their pre-season testing at Daytona and Austin’s Circuit of the Americas has been deemed successful. However, despite the testing and preparations, the team acknowledges that anything can happen in a 24-hour race and they remain cautious. They have put significant effort into improving the hybrid components of their car, collaborating with Williams and Bosch to ensure reliability. Overall, the team feels more confident about their car’s reliability going into the race.
