Cadillac celebrated a stunning victory at the 2025 Petit Le Mans, marking its second consecutive triumph in this prestigious endurance race. The event held at Road Atlanta featured intense competition across four distinct classes under IMSA regulations.
Cadillac’s Dominance in the GTP Class
The #31 Action Express Racing Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh claimed first place after a grueling 10-hour race. It finished 5.1 seconds ahead of the #23 Aston Martin Valkyrie, driven by Ross Gunn, Roman De Angelis, and Alex Riberas. This victory highlights Cadillac’s exceptional performance, overcoming early setbacks.
- Winning Team: Action Express Racing
- Duration: 10 hours
- Winning Car: #31 Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh
- Margin of Victory: 5.1 seconds
Porsche Secures Title with Strong Performance
Porsche also had a significant outing, with Matt Campbell and Mathieu Jaminet finishing in third place aboard the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 LMDh. This performance was enough to secure them the IMSA SportsCar Championship drivers’ title. Porsche swept the GTP class, taking home the manufacturers’ and teams’ crowns, along with the IMSA Endurance Cup.
Porsche’s competitors included:
- #24 BMW M Team RLL BMW M Hybrid V8: Philipp Eng, Dries Vanthoor, Kevin Magnussen
- #60 Acura Meyer Shank Racing: Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun, Scott Dixon
- #63 Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse: Romain Grosjean, Edoardo Mortara, Daniil Kvyat
Race Highlights and Key Moments
The race featured numerous strategic battles, including an early lead by Tom Blomqvist in the #60 Acura. Jack Aitken, who started second, managed to take the lead within the first few hours. However, challenges arose with punctures and delays that added drama to the event.
- Lead Changes: Aitken took the lead after Blomqvist’s early dominance.
- Safety Cars: The race included multiple safety car interruptions.
- Class Competition: Significant rivalries within the GTP, LMP2, and GTD Pro classes.
Other Class Results at Petit Le Mans
In the LMP2 category, the #11 TDS Racing ORECA-Gibson 07 triumphed, while PJ Hyett and Dane Cameron secured the class title for AO Racing. The GTD Pro was marked by a noteworthy win for BMW, with the Paul Miller Racing M4 GT3 EVO claiming top honors.
- LMP2 Winner: #11 TDS Racing ORECA-Gibson 07
- GTD Pro Winner: Paul Miller Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO
The 2025 Petit Le Mans proved to be a memorable race, showcasing thrilling battles and strategic maneuvers. Cadillac’s victory solidifies its status within the motorsports world, while Porsche celebrates a successful title campaign. Fans look forward to more exhilarating racing seasons ahead.
