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Hertz Team JOTA scored a historic maiden overall WEC victory in the 2024 running of the FIA WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps Saturday, battling through a race that was red-flagged and extended afte…
In the 2024 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, Hertz Team JOTA achieved their first overall victory, marking a historic moment in WEC. The race was eventful with a red flag and an incident involving Cadillac Racing and WRT BMW, but thankfully all drivers were confirmed to be okay. Following the cleanup, the race resumed with Hertz Team JOTA’s No. 12 Porsche leading to a thrilling sprint finish. Despite fierce competition, Callum Ilott secured the victory for JOTA, their first WEC overall win and a significant milestone in the Hypercar era. The team’s success positions them strongly in the championship standings as they look ahead to the upcoming Le Mans race. Overall, it was a memorable and successful day for Hertz Team JOTA in the world of endurance racing.
