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The sixth round of the WEC season at Austin was nothing short of eventful. Here’s our pick of winners and losers from the 2025 Lone Star Le Mans
The sixth round of the 2025 World Endurance Championship season at Austin was marked by various dramatic events, beginning with the race commencing behind the safety car due to rain and being red-flagged for 50 minutes before eventually going green just before one-third distance.
Despite Ferrari appearing strong initially, Porsche emerged victorious, claiming its first win of the season after multiple safety car incidents throughout the race.
The Lone Star Le Mans ended with #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport crossing the finish line first, followed by #50 Ferrari AF Corse and #94 Peugeot in the subsequent positions.
Porsche’s #6 crew, including Kevin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor, and Matt Campbell, showcased exceptional performance, securing the much-needed win for the team.
On the contrary, Toyota faced a challenging race, with both of its GR010 Hybrids experiencing difficulties, resulting in a disappointing ninth-place finish for #8 and a 14th-place finish for #7.
Toyota’s technical director emphasized the need for thorough analysis following the race to understand the shortcomings and improve for future competitions.
