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| Session | Date | Time (CET) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Free Practice | 21/01/2027 | 16:05 |
| Qualifying | 21/01/2027 | 20:10 |
| 2. Free Practice | 22/01/2027 | 00:15 |
| 3. Free Practice | 22/01/2027 | 17:05 |
| Race (Start) | 23/01/2027 | 19:40 |
| Race (End) | 24/01/2027 | 19:40 |
Reports
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Porsche makes it three out of three in fog-affected Daytona 24 Hours
Porsche Penske Motorsport claimed a third straight Rolex 24 at Daytona win as fog, Cadillac pressure and late drama shaped the 2026 IMSA opener.
Text archive
All race reports, insights and interviews on the 24 Hours of Daytona can be read here.
Good to know
Daytona International Speedway
Location: Daytona Beach, USA
Length: 5.73 km
Corners: 13
- The predecessor of the 24-hour race is considered to be the “Daytona Continental,” which originally covered a distance of 3 hours and later 2,000 kilometers.
- The 24 Hours of Daytona has been held since 1966, with the distance shortened to 6 hours only once, in 1972.
- With 20 overall victories, Porsche is the most successful manufacturer ever at Daytona.
- The track in Daytona was built in 1959 by NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. and is nicknamed the “World Center of Racing.”
- The race is not part of the World Endurance Championship but serves as the season opener for the IMSA series.
- The lap record, set by Pipo Derani in 2024, stands at 1:32.656 minutes.
Livestream
The livestream for the 24 hours of Daytona is available free of charge on the organizer’s website with English audio commentary.
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