IMSA Petit Le Mans: Cadillac Secures Victory, Porsche Clinches Championship
The 2025 Petit Le Mans delivered a thrilling finale to the IMSA season at Road Atlanta, with the #31 Action Express Racing Cadillac V-Series.R triumphing in a hard-fought 10-hour battle. Drivers Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, and Frederik Vesti led the way, finishing 5.1 seconds ahead of the #23 The Heart of Racing Aston Martin Valkyrie, driven by Ross Gunn, Roman De Angelis, and Alex Riberas.
Aitken’s strong start allowed him to overtake pole-sitter Tom Blomqvist, who drove the #60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06. Despite an early setback involving a right rear puncture for Bamber, the Cadillac team strategically regained their lead after a crucial pit stop during a late-race safety car.
Championship Highlights
Matt Campbell and Mathieu Jaminet’s third-place finish in the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 LMDh secured them the IMSA SportsCar Championship title. Porsche dominated in the GTP class this season, clinching the manufacturers’, teams’, and Endurance Cup titles alongside their drivers.
A significant tactical call from the THOR team saw De Angelis push to second in the latter stages, ultimately taking third place. Romain Grosjean’s #63 Lamborghini SC63 LMDh finished fourth, marking its last competitive appearance.
Race Results Summary
- #31 Cadillac Action Express Racing V-Series.R: Aitken, Bamber, Vesti
- #23 The Heart of Racing Aston Martin Valkyrie: Gunn, De Angelis, Riberas
- #6 Porsche Penske Motorsports 963 LMDh: Campbell, Jaminet, Vanthoor
- #63 Lamborghini Squadra Corse Lamborghini SC63: Grosjean, Mortara, Kvyat
- #60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06: Blomqvist, Braun, Dixon
- #10 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac: Taylor, Albuquerque, Stevens
Class Results
- LMP2: The #11 TDS Racing ORECA-Gibson 07, drivers Steven Thomas, Mikkel Jensen, and Hunter McElrea clinched the class win.
- GTD Pro: BMW took victory with the Paul Miller Racing M4 GT3 EVO, with Dan Harper, Max Hesse, and Neil Verhagen behind the wheel. Corvette Racing secured the championship title with a collective third-place finish.
The Petit Le Mans not only highlighted the competitive spirit of the IMSA series but also set the stage for an exciting 2026 season, with manufacturers showcasing strategic depth and driver skill across all classes.
