Porsche driver Manuel Gil Del Real crashes at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
New York Post • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

A Porsche race car crashed at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Saturday. The driver, Manuel Gil Del Real, lost control of the No. 270 Porsche while navigating the track's corkscrew bend. Reports indicate the vehicle experienced a failure in its braking system before leaving the racing surface. The car became airborne as a result of the loss of control at the turn. No injuries were immediately reported following the incident. The track is known for its technical layout and the signature elevation changes that define the corkscrew section.
- •Manuel Gil Del Real drove the No. 270 Porsche.
- •The crash occurred Saturday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
- •The driver lost his brakes near the corkscrew bend.
- •The vehicle went off track and became airborne.
- 4:40 PMNew York Post — Porsche driver crashes at California racetrack on corkscrew - New York Post
"Manuel Gil Del Real was behind the wheel of the No. 270 Porsche.
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