Heinrich sets fastest lap in Petit Le Mans night practice for Porsche Penske
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 1:21 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Laurin Heinrich of Porsche Penske Motorsport clocked a fastest lap of 1m11.643s during the final night practice session for the 29th Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. This performance mirrored his earlier success in Practice 2, where he also recorded the fastest time. The team, competing for the championship, aims to continue this momentum into the race weekend. This session is critical as teams finalize their setups ahead of the main event.
- •Heinrich led Practice 3 with a lap time of 1m11.643s.
- •This was the final night practice before the race.
- •The event takes place at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
- •Heinrich previously set the fastest lap in Practice 2.
- 1:21 AMRacer — Heinrich keeps Porsche Penske on top in Petit Le Mans night practice
"In the final night-time practice for IMSA's 29th Motul Petit Le Mans, the No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 and championship contender Laurin Heinrich set the fastest lap around Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, just as they did earlier this afternoon in Practice 2.Heinrich set a 1m11.643s to lead Practice 3,...
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