Rolex 24: Porsche 963 Leads Halfway Through Daytona Endurance Race

Rolex 24: Porsche 963 Leads Halfway Through Daytona Endurance Race

By Michael Harrison

January 30, 2025 at 12:39 AM

The 2025 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona has reached its halfway point, with Porsche's No. 7 963 leading the pack. Felipe Nasr has established an 8.4-second lead over teammate Matt Campbell in the No. 6 Porsche, creating a strong 1-2 position for the manufacturer. The No. 60 Acura MSR ARX-06 follows in third, 12 seconds behind.

Red IndyCar race car at track

Red IndyCar race car at track

After a significant repair job, the Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R has returned to the race, though now 53 laps behind following Fred Vesti's earlier suspension failure.

Class Leaders:

  • P2: United Autosports ORECA No. 22 (Rasmus Lindh) leads by 7.7 seconds
  • GTD PRO: No. 1 Paul Miller BMW (Neil Verhagen) leads by 32 seconds
  • GTD: Inception Racing Ferrari 296 GT3 (Frederik Schandorff) maintains lead after intense battle

Notable Incidents:

  • No. 5 Proton Porsche: Behind wall with suspension issues, 35 laps down
  • Cetilar Ferrari: Experiencing transmission problems, under investigation
  • Ford Mustangs holding third and fourth in GTD PRO

The race continues with tight battles across multiple classes as teams navigate mechanical challenges and strategic decisions heading into the second half of the 24-hour endurance classic.

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