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Porsche was unbeatable in the first half of the IMSA season. But ahead of the finale it’s suddenly in a tense title fight with Acura
Porsche Penske Motorsport was indeed the big loser of the penultimate round of the 2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship season at Indianapolis. The fight for the manufacturers’ championship is now wide open ahead of the Petit Le Mans finale.
The Battle on The Bricks saw #31 Cadillac V-Series.R take the lead with #10 Cadillac right behind, followed by #60 Acura ARX-06 in a close finish. Other top finishers included BMW and Lamborghini.
Acura Meyer Shank Racing showcased strong potential at Indianapolis but fell short of claiming the top spot. Despite setbacks, Acura still remains a contender in the manufacturers’ championship.
On the other hand, Porsche faced challenges with Balance of Performance issues and internal competition between their driver crews. The struggles at Indianapolis highlighted the need for Porsche to regroup before the championship finale.
