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Cadillac Triumphs in Thrilling 2025 Petit Le Mans Victory
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Highlights
- Cadillac won the 2025 Petit Le Mans after a tense 10-hour race.
- Action Express Racing drivers: Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, Frederik Vesti.
- Porsche secured IMSA GTP title with drivers Matt Campbell and Mathieu Jaminet.
- Race had six safety car interruptions impacting strategy and pit stops.
- BMW won GTD Pro class with Paul Miller Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO.
- LMP2 class victory went to #11 TDS Racing ORECA-Gibson team.
Cadillac wins the 2025 Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. Action Express drivers Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, and Frederik Vesti deliver a second triumph after a tense, strategy-heavy ten hours.
The V-Series.R overcomes a right-rear puncture under safety car, then resists the Aston Martin Valkyrie duo of Ross Gunn, Roman De Angelis, and Alex Riberas in a measured late push.
Cadillac and Action Express claim back-to-back Petit Le Mans victories.
Vesti restores margin after Bamber’s debris strike drops to second. A pit reset and steady pace mute Rahal Letterman Lanigan’s BMW threat from Philipp Eng, Dries Vanthoor, and Kevin Magnussen.
Strategy defines the race as six safety cars compress stints, fuel targets, and restart risks. Action Express manages caution timing, tire life, and traffic, keeping Cadillac within reach before executing.
Six safety car periods reshape strategy, pit windows, and fuel targets throughout the race.
Porsche locks the IMSA GTP title. Matt Campbell and Mathieu Jaminet finish third in the #6 Penske 963 LMDh, enough for the drivers’ crown alongside manufacturers and teams honors.
Porsche’s Matt Campbell and Mathieu Jaminet clinch the GTP drivers’ championship with P3.
The #7 Porsche of Nick Tandy and Felipe Nasr underpins that dominance, contributing to a season sweep in class as Penske’s operational level remains high across varied circuits and conditions.
Acura’s Meyer Shank finishes fifth with Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun, and Scott Dixon. Wayne Taylor Racing’s Cadillac takes sixth with Ricky Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque, and Will Stevens, emphasizing Cadillac’s depth.
LMP2 resolves cleanly. The #11 TDS Racing ORECA-Gibson of Steven Thomas, Mikkel Jensen, and Hunter McElrea controls the class, while AO Racing’s PJ Hyett and Dane Cameron secure the championship.
TDS Racing wins LMP2; AO Racing’s PJ Hyett and Dane Cameron seal the title.
GTD Pro swings BMW’s way. Paul Miller Racing’s BMW M4 GT3 EVO wins with Harper, Hesse, and Verhagen. Corvette takes second and third, while Sims and Garcia secure the championship.
BMW captures GTD Pro as Corvette’s consistency delivers the class title to Alexander Sims and Antonio Garcia.
The result underlines IMSA’s competitive depth. Cadillac’s recovery drive and operational sharpness decide the race, while Porsche’s title reflects season-long consistency. Preparation for 2026 begins immediately across programs.
Visual Summary
10h Endurance
Cadillac Conquers
2025 Petit Le Mans
🥇 Action Express Racing
Cadillac V-Series.R
Jack Aitken
Earl Bamber
Frederik Vesti
Earl Bamber
Frederik Vesti
Back-to-Back Wins
🏆 Porsche GTP
Champions
Champions
Penske 963 #6
Matt Campbell
Mathieu Jaminet
Mathieu Jaminet
IMSA Title Clinched
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6 Safety Cars
Pit gamble & puncture drama
Start
Early Drama
Puncture
Cadillac drops to 2nd
Fightback
Vesti charges
Win
Photo Finish
Other Class Winners
LMP2:
TDS Racing #11 — Thomas/Jensen/McElrea
TDS Racing #11 — Thomas/Jensen/McElrea
GTD Pro Champions:
Corvette Racing — Sims/Garcia
Corvette Racing — Sims/Garcia
IMSA 2025: A Thrilling Finale
James William covers the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, from the Rolex 24 at Daytona to sprint-race formats. His reports include prototype performance reviews, GT class battles, and pit-stop strategy insights for endurance-racing fans.
