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The No. 12 Hertz Team JOTA Porsche 963 which crashed out of Free Practice 2 has been completely rebuilt around a brand new chassis and is now ready to take the start of tomorrow’s Le Mans 24 Hours.…
Despite a crash in Free Practice 2, the No. 12 Hertz Team JOTA Porsche 963 has been rebuilt with a new chassis and is set for the Le Mans 24 Hours tomorrow. The replacement car, a repurposed Porsche Penske Motorsport chassis, underwent a successful shakedown test at Le Mans Arnage Airport within 48 hours. The team’s mechanics and engineers managed to fully rebuild the car in just 24 hours, surpassing the usual three-week timeframe. Driver Ilott had the chance to drive the car at the shakedown after the heroic efforts of the team. The No. 12 JOTA Porsche, with drivers Ilott, Will Stevens, and Norman Nato, is scheduled to start eighth out of 23 Hypercars tomorrow, with Stevens starting the race. Despite missing out on Hyperpole, the team is ready to roll thanks to the determination and team spirit of its members.
