Jota Porsche takes its first World Endurance Championship victory in Spa

The Jota Porsche team secured their first victory in the Hypercar era of the World Endurance Championship at the 6 Hours of Spa, while in the LMGT3 class, Manthey Racing claimed the honors with an impressive first and second place.

The race was marked by a red flag that lasted nearly two hours due to an accident on the Kemmel straight. Jota Porsche, with drivers Callum Ilott and Will Stevens, capitalized on a pit stop just before the incident, allowing them to take the lead once the race resumed. They maintained this position until the end, effectively managing subsequent pit stops and track strategy.

The Ferrari 499Ps faced several challenges, including penalties that forced them to start from disadvantaged positions. Despite these obstacles, they managed to advance through the field, with the #51 car from AF Corse showing a notable recovery to finish in fourth position. Pit stop management and adaptation to race conditions were key to their performance.

In the LMGT3 class, the Manthey Racing team overcame an accident in qualifying to secure the top two spots. The car led by Richard Lietz executed a perfect strategy in the final moments of the race, overtaking its teammate and other competitors after a critical fuel stop.

The race in Spa demonstrated the importance of well-planned strategy and the ability to adapt to unexpected circumstances. Both in the Hypercar and LMGT3 categories, the teams that best managed their resources and strategies excelled. With this momentum, the team prepares to face the next big challenge on the calendar, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.