Controversy at Watkins Glen as Porsche loses win to BMW due to tech infraction.
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Porsche was stripped of its IMSA Watkins Glen win after post-race inspection found its skid block to be less than the permitted minimum thickness. This elevated the #25 BMW M Team RLL BMW M Hybrid V8 to victory, marking BMW's first GTP victory since 1986. All four marques participating in the new-for-2023 hybrid-electrified GTP class have now won in the first five races.
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