P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WEC Qatar: Porsche claims maiden Hypercar win despite late drama
Laurens Vanthoor, Kevin Estre, and Andre Lotterer secured the victory in the Qatar 1812Km race, despite Estre needing an unexpected pit stop near the end due to a missing number panel on the Penske 963 LMDh. This win marked Porsche’s first overall victory in the WEC since 2017. Vanthoor took the lead from Nico Muller’s Peugeot after a mistake, maintaining control of the race. Despite challenges, including a minor contact and the pit stop for the number panel, Estre managed to secure the win for Porsche. Peugeot’s good run was disrupted when Vergne lost power near the end, allowing the Jota Porsche to finish second. Other notable finishes included Chip Ganassi Cadillac in fourth and the AF Corse Ferrari in fifth place. Toyota had a tough outing, with both GR010 HYBRIDs finishing far from the top positions.
