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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Qatar Tribune
Porsche Centre Doha live-streams Le Mans 24-Hour race at its showroom
Tribune News Network Doha Porsche Centre Doha offered an electrifying atmosphere for guests to witness the historic twice-round-the-clock endurance race, as Porsche Penske Motorsport battled to the final lap with its 963 hybrid prototype, while Team Manthey celebrated its second consecutive LMGT3 victory with the 911 GT3 R. Porsche Centre Doha invited customers and Porsche enthusiasts to experience the 93rd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans live from its showroom at Medina Centrale, The Pearl. The 24 Hours of Le Mans stands as one of the greatest challenges in global motorsport and Porsche is the most successful manufacturer with 19 overall victories and 112 class wins at one of the biggest sporting events globally which attracts more than 325,000 fans each year. This year, the Porsche Penske Motorsport factory team entered three Porsche 963 hybrid prototypes in the outright LMDh category and for the first time, all three Porsche 963s were prepared at Porsche's facility in Mannheim Formula E World Champion Pascal Wehrlein joined the teams regular drivers from the FIA World Endurance Championship and the North American IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, while customer team Proton Competition added its own Porsche 963 to the Hypercar grid and Manthey entered three 911 GT3 R cars in the LMGT3 category to successfully defend their Class title. Reinforcing Porsche Centre Doha as the hub for premium brand experiences and community engagement, the live broadcast catered to both race fans as well as those new to the sport, seeing the spectacle for the first time in an engaging showroom environment. 'At Porsche Centre Doha, we don't just sell cars, we create memories. Bringing the Le Mans thrill to our showroom is our way of connecting with fans, families and future Porsche drivers in an unforgettable setting,' Asia Al Shishany, Marketing Manager at Porsche Centre Doha said. Dedicated edutainment zones for children not only contributed to the family-friendly environment but also provided the perfect introduction to the next generation of Porsche owners. 'The 24 Hours of Le Mans is more than a race, it's a statement of Porsche's endurance, performance and passion. Through this event, we invited our guests to step into the world of motorsport, heritage, Exclusive Manufaktur and Porsche craftsmanship,' Ahed Dawood, Brand Manager at Porsche Centre Doha said. A full-day customer and fan engagement event included parallel interactive brand experiences as well as character appearances by Porsche mascots Tom and Tina who welcomed junior guests alongside the action beaming live from France on the giant screens. In a highly exciting battle for overall victory, the number 6 Porsche 963 from Porsche Penske Motorsport of Matt Campbell, Kévin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor finished just 14.084 seconds behind the victorious Ferrari in second place. After 387 laps, the other two identical 511 kW (695 PS) hybrid prototypes of the factory team finished seventh and ninth and in the LMGT3 category, Team Manthey celebrated its second class victory in a row with their Porsche 911 GT3 R. Since the current LMDh regulations for the outright contenders were introduced, the Porsche 963 has proven to be the most successful race car in both the FIA World Endurance Championship and the North America IMSA series. The 963 builds on the legacy of legendary Porsche Le Mans machines such as the iconic 917, the 936, 956, 962, 911 GT1 and 919 Hybrid models.
Japan Today
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- Japan Today
Ferrari wins 24 Hours of Le Mans for third year in a row
AF Corse car (starting no. 83) a Ferrari 499P with Robert Kubica of Poland, Yifei Ye of China and Phil Hanson of Great Britain races during the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez) auto racing Ferrari won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the third year running Sunday but a late surge from Porsche Penske Motorsport denied the Italian manufacturer a podium sweep. The No. 83 Ferrari 499P crew of Robert Kubica, Ye Yifei and Philip Hanson took the win as Ferrari won for the 12th time in the 102nd edition of the storied race. Their bright-yellow car, privately entered by the AF Corse team, got the better of Porsche and the two official factory-entered Ferraris. The Penske-operated No. 6 Porsche 963 of Kévin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor and Matt Campbell surged late in the race to finish second ahead of the two other Ferraris. For Kubica and Ye, it was redemption after their car — then with Robert Shwartzman as third driver — was a strong contender to win last year's race before a crash, a penalty and finally a race-ending mechanical failure. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
15-06-2025
- Automotive
Ferrari wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans for third year in a row
LE MANS, France -- Ferrari won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the third year running Sunday but a late surge from Porsche Penske Motorsport denied the Italian manufacturer a podium sweep. The No. 83 Ferrari 499P crew of Robert Kubica, Ye Yifei and Philip Hanson took the win as Ferrari won for the 12th time in the 93rd edition of the storied race, which began 102 years ago. Their bright-yellow car, privately entered by the AF Corse team, got the better of Porsche and the two official factory-entered Ferraris. Kubica took the checkered flag after a marathon spell at the wheel Sunday afternoon to make sure of the win. 'It has been a long 24 hours,' Kubica said to his team over the radio and thanked them in Italian. 'Enjoy.' The Penske-operated No. 6 Porsche 963 of Kévin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor and Matt Campbell surged late in the race to finish second ahead of the two other Ferraris, 14 seconds behind the winner. For Kubica and Ye, it was redemption after their car — then with Robert Shwartzman as third driver — was a strong contender to win last year's race before a crash, a penalty and finally a race-ending mechanical failure. It's a career highlight for 40-year-old Polish driver Kubica, whose promising Formula 1 career was interrupted in 2011 when a crash while competing in a rally left him with severe injuries. Kubica is the first driver from Poland to win Le Mans outright, and Ye is the first from China to achieve that feat. 'It's a great story that we finally put a perfect ending with Robert,' Ye told broadcasters. 'It looks easier from the outside than it is in the car. It's just unbelievable.' Ferrari was off the pace in qualifying, with the two factory cars 7th and 11th on the grid and the eventual winner 13th. But once tennis great Roger Federer waved the starting flag Saturday, Ferrari's pace over long race runs soon became clear. After a close fight with Toyota in last year's race, this time Ferrari often seemed in near-total control. Early Sunday morning, it was on target for the first top-class podium sweep by one manufacturer since 2012. Ferrari didn't have it all its own way in the final hours, though. Alessandro Pier Guidi spun in the No. 51 car on his way into the pits, losing the lead, while the resurgent No. 6 Porsche piled on the pressure. Le Mans is as much a test of drivers' resilience as it is the cars' reliability. Both held up well in an unusually calm race that avoided much of the usual nighttime drama with few significant crashes and just one safety-car period. Polish team Inter Europol Competition won the LMP2 class and Manthey won the GT3 class in a Porsche 911.
San Francisco Chronicle
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- San Francisco Chronicle
Ferrari wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans for third year in a row
LE MANS, France (AP) — Ferrari won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the third year running Sunday but a late surge from Porsche Penske Motorsport denied the Italian manufacturer a podium sweep. The No. 83 Ferrari 499P crew of Robert Kubica, Ye Yifei and Philip Hanson took the win as Ferrari won for the 12th time in the 93rd edition of the storied race, which began 102 years ago. Their bright-yellow car, privately entered by the AF Corse team, got the better of Porsche and the two official factory-entered Ferraris. Kubica took the checkered flag after a marathon spell at the wheel Sunday afternoon to make sure of the win. 'It has been a long 24 hours,' Kubica said to his team over the radio and thanked them in Italian. 'Enjoy.' The Penske-operated No. 6 Porsche 963 of Kévin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor and Matt Campbell surged late in the race to finish second ahead of the two other Ferraris, 14 seconds behind the winner. For Kubica and Ye, it was redemption after their car — then with Robert Shwartzman as third driver — was a strong contender to win last year's race before a crash, a penalty and finally a race-ending mechanical failure. It's a career highlight for 40-year-old Polish driver Kubica, whose promising Formula 1 career was interrupted in 2011 when a crash while competing in a rally left him with severe injuries. 'It's a great story that we finally put a perfect ending with Robert,' Ye told broadcasters. 'It looks easier from the outside than it is in the car. It's just unbelievable.' Winning from 13th on the grid Ferrari was off the pace in qualifying, with the two factory cars 7th and 11th on the grid and the eventual winner 13th. But once tennis great Roger Federer waved the starting flag Saturday, Ferrari's pace over long race runs soon became clear. After a close fight with Toyota in last year's race, this time Ferrari often seemed in near-total control. Early Sunday morning, it was on target for the first top-class podium sweep by one manufacturer since 2012. Ferrari didn't have it all its own way in the final hours, though. Alessandro Pier Guidi spun in the No. 51 car on his way into the pits, losing the lead, while the resurgent No. 6 Porsche piled on the pressure. Le Mans is as much a test of drivers' resilience as it is the cars' reliability. Both held up well in an unusually calm race that avoided much of the usual nighttime drama with few significant crashes and just one safety-car period. Polish team Inter Europol Competition won the LMP2 class and Manthey won the GT3 class in a Porsche 911. ___ ___
Hamilton Spectator
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Ferrari wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans for third year in a row
LE MANS, France (AP) — Ferrari won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the third year running Sunday but a late surge from Porsche Penske Motorsport denied the Italian manufacturer a podium sweep. The No. 83 Ferrari 499P crew of Robert Kubica, Ye Yifei and Philip Hanson took the win as Ferrari won for the 12th time in the 102nd edition of the storied race. Their bright-yellow car, privately entered by the AF Corse team, got the better of Porsche and the two official factory-entered Ferraris. The Penske-operated No. 6 Porsche 963 of Kévin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor and Matt Campbell surged late in the race to finish second ahead of the two other Ferraris. For Kubica and Ye, it was redemption after their car — then with Robert Shwartzman as third driver — was a strong contender to win last year's race before a crash, a penalty and finally a race-ending mechanical failure. ___ AP auto racing:
