IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Returns to Legendary Sebring 12 Hours

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Returns to Legendary Sebring 12 Hours

By Michael Anderson

March 13, 2025 at 09:54 PM

The 73rd Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring marks IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's return after a seven-week break. This demanding race features 56 cars competing on Sebring's notorious bumpy track surface in front of thousands of spectators.

Race cars compete at Sebring

Race cars compete at Sebring

Key Highlights:

  • Defending champions Wayne Taylor Racing returns with Jordan Taylor, Louis Deletraz, and Brendon Hartley in the rebuilt No. 40 Cadillac V-Series.R
  • Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH makes its IMSA debut with Ross Gunn, Roman de Angelis, and Alex Riberas
  • Porsche Penske Motorsport aims for its first Sebring win since 2008 after finishing 1-3 at Daytona
  • Nick Tandy could become the 13th driver to win the Triple Crown of Endurance Racing

Class Breakdown:

GTP Class:

  • Porsche leads championship standings with the No. 7 car
  • BMW M Team RLL debuts 50th anniversary livery
  • Cadillac seeks sixth win in nine years
  • Acura defends with Meyer Shank Racing's two upgraded cars

LMP2 Class:

  • United Autosports USA leads after Daytona win
  • Tower Motorsports seeks redemption after technical disqualification
  • New drivers include Kakunoshin Ohta and Juan Manuel Correa

GT Classes:

  • GTD PRO: Ford Mustang GT3 leads after historic Daytona victory
  • GTD: AWA's No. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R leads standings after maiden win
  • 20-car field in GTD promises intense competition

The race begins Saturday morning following Thursday practice sessions and Friday qualifying. This prestigious event combines endurance, skill, and strategy across multiple classes, making it one of motorsport's most challenging competitions.

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