2024 12 Hours of Sebring: A Thrilling Victory for the Winners
The 2024 12 Hours of Sebring has come to a close, and what a race it was! After 12 grueling hours of competition, the winners have been crowned, and we're excited to share the results with you.
The Winning Team
The #31 Whelen Engineering Racing Cadillac V-Series.R, driven by Pipo Derani, Alexander Sims, and Jack Aitken, took the top spot on the podium. This marks the team's second consecutive win at the iconic Sebring International Raceway.
The Race Recap
The race saw a total of 42 cars take the green flag, with the #31 Whelen Engineering Racing Cadillac starting from pole position. Throughout the 12 hours, the team faced stiff competition from the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-06 and the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport Porsche 963, but they managed to stay ahead of the pack.
The race was not without its challenges, however. A series of caution flags and full-course yellows slowed the pace, and the teams had to navigate through treacherous weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds.
The Winning Drivers' Reaction
"I'm absolutely thrilled to have won the 12 Hours of Sebring for the second year in a row," said Pipo Derani, the winning driver. "It was an incredibly tough race, but our team worked seamlessly together to bring home the victory. I'm so proud of every single one of them."
Alexander Sims added, "This win is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Whelen Engineering Racing team. We knew we had a strong car, and we executed perfectly. It's an amazing feeling to stand on the top step of the podium again."
Final Classification
Here's the final classification for the top 5 teams:
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- #31 Whelen Engineering Racing Cadillac V-Series.R (Pipo Derani, Alexander Sims, Jack Aitken)
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- #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-06 (Ricky Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque, Louis Deletraz)
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- #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport Porsche 963 (Mathieu Jaminet, Nick Tandy, Dane Cameron)
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- #5 JDC-Miller MotorSports Cadillac V-Series.R (Tristan Vautier, Richard Westbrook, Loic Duval)
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- #3 Corvette Racing Corvette ZR-1 (Antonio García, Jordan Taylor, Tommy Milner)
Conclusion
The 2024 12 Hours of Sebring was an unforgettable event, with the winning team proving their determination and skill. As the dust settles on this year's race, we can't help but look forward to what next year's event will bring. Congratulations to the winners and all the teams that participated in this iconic endurance race!
