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Laurin Heinrich finishes third at Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, loses championship ground

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Laurin Heinrich finishes third at Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, loses championship ground

Summary

Laurin Heinrich secured a third-place finish with JDC-Miller MotorSports at the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, held on June 28. The #5 Porsche 963 faced challenges, dropping a lap down during the race. Despite the podium finish, Heinrich's rival Jack Aitken's victory at this event impacted his standing in the GTP championship race. Heinrich had started fifth at Watkins Glen International. Following this event, Heinrich will need to reassess his strategy to regain lost points in the championship.

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Key Details

•Heinrich finished third at the June 28 race.
•The #5 Porsche 963 started in fifth position.
•Heinrich dropped a lap but rallied to finish on the podium.
•Jack Aitken's win at the race contributed to Heinrich losing championship points.
•Next opportunities for Heinrich to gain points will follow later races this season.

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Laurin Heinrich rallied JDC-Miller MotorSports to a third-place finish at the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen after dropping a lap down. However, a victory by rival Jack Aitken meant the German lost ground in the GTP championship. The #5 Porsche 963 started fifth at Watkins Glen International, but was hit with severe adversity with three and a half hours remaining when co-driver Kaylen ...Keep reading
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