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Felipe Nasr piloted the No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 to a third consecutive Rolex 24 at Daytona victory, edging Jack Aitken by 1.569 seconds as Nasr’s co-drivers Julien Andlauer and Laurin Heinrich helped seal the win amid nine cautions and dense fog.
Dense fog forced a six-hour safety-car period at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the longest in the race’s 64-year history, before racing resumed with Porsche Penske Motorsport’s Laurin Heinrich leading overall in the GTP class. Sebastien Bourdais led LMP2, Tommy Milner led GTD Pro, and Robby Foley led GTD with six hours to go; 55 of 60 starters remained active as NBC/Peacock and IMSA.TV prepared to air the finale.
Live updates from the Rolex 24 at Daytona show dense fog keeping the field under caution; the #7 Porsche leads GTP with the #6 Porsche and #31 Cadillac close behind, while pit stops, a drive-through penalty for the #60 Acura, and FCY laps shuffle GT/GTD as LMP2 leader Cameron extends his gap—race status remains under caution as visibility slowly improves.
Porsche led the opening six hours of the Rolex 24 at Daytona with the No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 ahead of the field, while the No. 93 Acura and No. 24 BMW pressed behind. AO Racing’s Jonny Edgar led LMP2, and GTD Pro saw BMW and Corvette near the front as Ferraris led the GTD class; the race featured five cautions and 55 of 60 cars still running as IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup points began to accrue.
At Daytona, a field of IMSA’s top contenders—including Corvette Racing, Lexus/Vasser Sullivan and Turner Motorsport—pursues its first Rolex 24 victory, with near-misses, seasoned veterans, and new stars aiming to kickstart a championship bid in the brutal 24-hour classic.
IMSA President John Doonan touts rising momentum for the Rolex 24 at Daytona as the pre-race notebook runs through a mix of topics: an LMP2 leader-light system issue and planned overnight inspections, Penske’s driver decisions (no Newgarden or McLaughlin in that slot) and talk of not running a throwback livery on the 963, Penske’s Porsche 963 lineage, new tech and sponsorship partnerships (Sentronics, IMSA Labs, BDO), pace-car and safety-truck updates, and comprehensive race-day media plans with NBC/Peacock, plus Ford’s 125th anniversary celebrations and Laurens Vanthoor’s planned schedule.
At Daytona, the 13 Autosport crew rebuilt its Corvette Z06 GT3.R overnight after a Thursday night refueling fire, with GM confirming no engine damage and Matt Bell topping GTD in final practice; IMSA set Balance of Performance for GTP and GTD Pro/GTD based on homologation data amid new Evo tires, and teams prepared for a race with Soft tire usage window limits and unrestricted Mediums. The weekend also brings updates on factory programs (Porsche through 2027), driver moves (Jaminet to WEC; JamJam noted absent), WRT’s BMW M Hybrid V8 debut, Ferrari Evo 296 GT3 feedback, Mercedes readiness, Heart of Racing’s Barrichello replacement, and United Autosports’ LMP2 lineup clarifications.
Sixty cars across four classes and 228 drivers from 32 countries will compete in the 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona, opening the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship; NBC will air the start at 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday and finish coverage Sunday, with flag-to-flag streaming on Peacock and IMSA platforms.
NBC Sports will broadcast over 160 hours of IMSA racing in 2026 across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, featuring key events like the Rolex 24 at Daytona, Petit Le Mans, and the Battle on the Bricks, with extensive live coverage and exclusive streaming on Peacock.
NASCAR rookie Connor Zilisch will compete in the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona with Action Express Racing, marking his third consecutive appearance in the race and his debut in the GTP class, as he continues to build his racing career across different series.
Cadillac won the 2025 Petit Le Mans in a dramatic race, while Porsche secured the IMSA GTP drivers', manufacturers', and teams' titles, completing a clean sweep in their class. The race featured intense competition across all classes, with strategic pit stops and quick driving crucial to the final results.
Cadillac won the 2025 Petit Le Mans race at Road Atlanta, while Porsche secured the IMSA GTP drivers', manufacturers', and teams' titles, completing a clean sweep in the class. The race featured intense competition across all classes, with notable performances from Action Express Racing, Porsche, and Lamborghini, culminating in a dramatic finish.
Action Express Racing won the IMSA Petit Le Mans with a late energy strategy, while Jaminet and Campbell secured the GTP drivers' title, and TDS Racing claimed the LMP2 class, earning an invitation to Le Mans.
IMSA announced the full entry list for the 2026 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, featuring 45 full-season entries across four categories, with notable changes including new manufacturers, team lineups, and the addition of Road America to the Michelin Endurance Cup schedule.
IMSA has released the 2026 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship entry list, featuring 45 full-season entries across various classes, with notable changes including team shifts and new entries, and an expected season-opening car count exceeding 60.