The No. 7 Porsche Penske 963 recovered from early contact to take the overall lead through the first half of the 12 Hours of Sebring, with driver Lauren Heinrich at the wheel when the car pulled away.
The No. 6 Porsche, the partner entry to the No. 7 Porsche Penske car, collided with the No. 31 Action Express Racing Cadillac V‑Series.R under the second caution moments after both cars pitted for driver changes, and officials did not open a further investigation.
Chris Mitchum, Whelen Cadillac's Director of Race Team Relations, said on the broadcast Cadillac did not consider the contact intentional and that the Whelen Cadillac showed pace early; the No. 31 ran fourth at the halfway mark after light bodywork repairs.
The No. 25 BMW M Hybrid V8 was the only GTP entry off the lead lap after being hit by the No. 70 Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO when it rolled forward, sending driver March Wittmann to the garage for about 15 laps, while the No. 99 AO Racing PRECA 07 of driver Dane Cameron led the No. 11 TDS Racing entry and driver Nick Tandy led the No. 911 Manthey Racing Porsche in GTD Pro.
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