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Porsche Penske Dominates 12 Hours of Sebring Battle
Felipe Nasr delivers back-to-back wins to open Porsche Penske's 2026 IMSA campaign
Mar. 22, 2026 at 7:08am
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Felipe Nasr won the 12 Hours of Sebring in the No. 7 Porsche Penske 963, ahead of his teammate Kevin Estre in the No. 6 963, after some heated moments following a command to switch positions. Nasr and his teammates Julien Andlauer and Laurin Heinrich drove the No. 7 Porsche Penske to its second consecutive victory of the 2026 season, with Nasr winning the unofficial 'Florida 36 Hours' for the second year in a row.
Why it matters
Porsche Penske's dominant performance at Sebring highlights the team's strength in the 2026 IMSA season, as they continue to build on their success from the previous year. The team's ability to overcome internal strategy challenges and secure a 1-2 finish showcases their depth and determination to win.
The details
Coming into the final stint, the Porsche Penskes made a strategy split, with the No. 7 of Nasr pitting first and maintaining the lead as the No. 6 of Estre got fresh tires. Nasr was running up front when the garage radioed him to tell him to pull away from the field with the sister car and then switch, putting the No. 6 car in the lead. The request to move did not go over well for Nasr, but the switch was made. Later in the run, the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series. R was cutting into the lead of the two 963s. Nasr then passed Estre for the lead, and Estre was handed a penalty for short-cutting the course and was told to switch positions with the No. 31 Cadillac in third.
- Nasr won the 12 Hours of Sebring in the No. 7 Porsche Penske 963 on March 22, 2026.
- Nasr also won the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring in the No. 7 Porsche Penske 963.
The players
Felipe Nasr
A Brazilian racing driver who won the 12 Hours of Sebring in the No. 7 Porsche Penske 963.
Kevin Estre
A French racing driver who finished second in the No. 6 Porsche Penske 963.
Julien Andlauer
A French racing driver who was one of Nasr's teammates in the winning No. 7 Porsche Penske 963.
Laurin Heinrich
A German racing driver who was one of Nasr's teammates in the winning No. 7 Porsche Penske 963.
Whelen Cadillac V-Series. R
The No. 31 Cadillac race car that was cutting into the lead of the two Porsche 963s.
What they’re saying
“Well, I have the rights to say I wasn't happy and I did everything they said to do and we had people coming and I don't want to lose the race. I want to win for the team, and that's what I did today.”
— Felipe Nasr
What’s next
The four classes will all race next on April 16th as the run companion with IndyCar at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
The takeaway
Porsche Penske's dominant 1-2 finish at the 12 Hours of Sebring, despite some internal strategy challenges, showcases the team's strength and determination to win in the 2026 IMSA season. Their ability to overcome obstacles and secure back-to-back victories in the 'Florida 36 Hours' highlights their depth and the team's commitment to success.
