Lionspeed Porsche claims victory at Spa 24 Hours after starting from pit lane

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Lionspeed Porsche claims victory at Spa 24 Hours after starting from pit lane
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Lionspeed GP won the Spa 24 Hours, marking a historic achievement for the team after starting from the pit lane. Drivers Ricardo Feller, Thomas Preining, and Bastian Buus drove the Porsche 911 GT3 R to victory, overcoming an early setback and utilizing strategic pit stops during Safety Car periods. With the race concluding in front of a record crowd of 132,000, this victory is the first for the 992-generation Porsche at Spa, and the first since 2020. The competitive race featured intense battles for podium positions, particularly among the Winward Mercedes and AF Corse Ferrari, who faced challenges including punctures.

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  • Lionspeed GP wins Spa 24 Hours after starting from pit lane.
  • Ricardo Feller, Thomas Preining, and Bastian Buus drive to victory.
  • Race held in front of a record crowd of 132,000 spectators.
  • The win marks the first for the 992-generation Porsche at Spa.
  • Intense battles for second place featured Winward Mercedes and AF Corse Ferrari.
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Lionspeed GP claimed victory at the 79th running of the Spa 24 Hours after starting from pit lane, beating the #48 Winward Mercedes and the #51 AF Corse Ferrari to the top step of the podium in front of a record crowd of 132,000 spectators. The triumph marked the biggest achievement in team history for Lionspeed GP. Drivers Ricardo Feller, Thomas Preining, and Bastian Buus took the chequered ...Keep reading

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Lionspeed GP Porsche claimed victory at the 79th running of the Spa 24 Hours after starting from pitlane, beating Winward Mercedes and AF Corse Ferrari. In front of a record 132,000 spectators, the triumph marked the biggest achievement in Lionspeed GP's histroy, as Ricardo Feller, Thomas Preining, and Bastian Buus took the chequered flag after an incredible comeback race in which they had ...Keep reading

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Porsche is back in the winner's circle at the 24 Hours of Spa as Lionspeed GP celebrates the greatest achievement in the its history with Ricardo Feller, Thomas Preining, and Bastian Buus taking maiden wins in the

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