Rolex 24: Epic Porsche vs BMW Duel as Era Takes LMP2 Lead in Hour 15
As the Rolex 24 enters its 15th hour, intense battles unfold across multiple classes, with significant developments reshaping the race.
In GTP, Porsche dominates with a 1-2 lead after Vanthoor's impressive outside pass on Blomqvist at Turn 1. Jaminet maintains first in the No. 6 Penske Porsche, while BMW Team RLL's Marciello briefly challenged but fell back.
Indy race car in red livery
LMP2 sees Era Motorsport's Ryan Dalziel taking control after passing Malthe Jakobsen's Crowdstrike ORECA at Turn 1, though Sebastien Bourdais in the No. 8 Tower later claimed the lead.
GTD class leadership changed hands multiple times, with Marvin Kirchhöfer's AWA team leading following a dramatic sequence involving Stevan McAleer and Casper Stevenson. The defending champion Winward Racing No. 57 Mercedes has remarkably recovered from a seven-lap deficit to reach second position.
In GTD PRO, AO Racing's "Rexy" Porsche maintains first place, followed by the No. 4 Pratt Miller Corvette, while GetSpeed and Paul Miller made advances to third and fourth respectively.
Notable developments:
- Gradient Racing's Mustang GT3 faces ongoing clutch issues
- Inception Ferrari and Inter Europol ORECA confirmed as retirements
- Total retirements now stand at 13 with nine hours remaining in the race
The race continues to deliver intense competition across all classes as teams strategize for the final push towards victory.