Porsche Penske secures victory at Petit Le Mans in final race of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Porsche Penske Motorsport triumphed at the 29th Petit Le Mans, concluding the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. The #6 car, driven by Laurens Vanthoor, Kévin Estre, and Matt Campbell, navigated challenging weather and multiple yellow flags to achieve their first win of the year, marking their third overall victory this season. Vanthoor described the win as a personal achievement, completing his set of major American endurance race trophies. The #6 team's success ensured Porsche secured the Michelin Endurance Cup Manufacturers’ title for the third consecutive year, while the #7 car fell short of a season sweep in the most significant IMSA races.
- •Porsche Penske Motorsport won the 29th Petit Le Mans.
- •The #6 car achieved its first victory of the year.
- •Laurens Vanthoor completed a major endurance racing trophy set.
- •Porsche claimed the Michelin Endurance Cup Manufacturers’ title for the third year.
- •The #7 car's pursuit for a season sweep ended before the finish.
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Porsche Penske Ends Season With Hard-Fought Petit Le Mans Win
"Porsche Penske Motorsport secured a thrilling victory at Petit Le Mans, with Laurens Vanthoor calling it an all-or-nothing dream achieved after a tough year.
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