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Sebring's Symphony of Speed

A deep dive into the inaugural round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship, highlighting the strategic battles and technological marvels of endurance motorsport.

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Event Overview

The Inaugural Round

The 2023 1000 Miles of Sebring marked a pivotal moment as the opening round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship. Held on March 17, 2023, this event was the third iteration of the Sebring endurance race, solidifying its place as a key fixture in the global motorsport calendar.

Historic Venue

The race unfolded at the iconic Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida, United States. Known for its challenging and historic circuit, Sebring provides a demanding test for both drivers and machinery, making it a fitting venue to kick off the championship season.

Endurance Defined

The event was designed as an endurance challenge, requiring teams to complete either 1000 miles or race for a maximum of 8 hours. The winning Hypercar completed 239 laps, covering a total distance of 1438.541 kilometers (894.099 miles), a testament to the relentless pace and reliability demanded in top-tier endurance racing.

Key Event Dynamics

New Era of Hypercar

The 2023 season ushered in a new era for endurance racing's top class, with several prominent manufacturers making their debut or return to the Hypercar category. Porsche, Ferrari, Cadillac, and Vanwall joined the established contenders Toyota, Peugeot, and Glickenhaus, setting the stage for intense competition. Notably, Alpine took a one-year hiatus from the Hypercar class, with plans to return in 2024.

Customer Team Challenges

The transition also saw customer teams like Proton Competition and Jota Sport anticipating the delivery of their new Porsche 963 Hypercars later in the year. This meant that for Sebring, Hertz Team Jota competed in the LMP2 class, adapting their strategy due to the delayed availability of their top-tier machinery.

Class Evolution

A significant change for the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship was the discontinuation of the LMGTE Pro category. This decision, made after the 2022 season, reflected a lack of sufficient manufacturer interest in the class, streamlining the championship's structure and focusing competition within the remaining categories.

Celestial Spectacle

Adding an unexpected dimension to the event, spectators and participants witnessed a unique celestial phenomenon during the final 17 minutes of the race. A Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the SES-18 and SES-19 satellites, was visibly launched from the track, providing a memorable backdrop to the concluding moments of the endurance challenge.

Entry Roster

Comprehensive Grid

The official entry list for the 2023 1000 Miles of Sebring was unveiled on March 1, 2023, featuring a robust field of 37 cars distributed across three distinct classes. This composition ensured a diverse and competitive race across all categories.

  • Hypercar Class: 11 entries, showcasing the pinnacle of endurance racing technology.
  • LMP2 Class: 12 entries, a highly competitive prototype category.
  • LMGTE Am Class: 14 entries, featuring professional and amateur driver lineups in GT cars.

Pre-Race Adjustments

Prior to the main event, the grid saw a slight reduction in numbers. Proton Competition's No. 88 Porsche 911 RSR-19 was unfortunately withdrawn from the race. This decision followed an incident during Free Practice 2, where the car sustained extensive chassis damage after a collision with the No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R. Consequently, the starting field for the race was adjusted to 36 cars.

Event Schedule

Race Weekend Timeline

The 2023 1000 Miles of Sebring followed a meticulously planned schedule, commencing with practice sessions and culminating in the main endurance race. Understanding this timeline is crucial for appreciating the progression of the event.

Date Time (local: ET) Event
Wednesday, 15 March 10:55 Free Practice 1
16:35 Free Practice 2
Thursday, 16 March 11:55 Free Practice 3
18:30 Qualifying - LMGTE Am
18:55 Qualifying - LMP2
19:20 Qualifying - Hypercar
Friday, 17 March 12:00 Race

Free Practice Sessions

Pacing the Field

The free practice sessions provided teams with crucial opportunities to fine-tune their vehicles and strategies on the Sebring circuit. These sessions are vital for gathering data, testing setups, and allowing drivers to acclimate to track conditions. The fastest cars in each class during these sessions offered an early glimpse into potential contenders.

Only the fastest car in each class is shown.

Session Class No. Entrant Driver Time
Free Practice 1 Hypercar 8 Toyota Gazoo Racing (Japan) Ryo Hirakawa (Japan) 1:47.649
LMP2 63 Prema Racing (Italy) Mirko Bortolotti (Italy) 1:50.074
LMGTE Am 85 Iron Dames (Italy) Michelle Gatting (Denmark) 1:59.028
Free Practice 2 Class No. Entrant Driver Time
Hypercar 7 Toyota Gazoo Racing (Japan) Kamui Kobayashi (Japan) 1:46.954
LMP2 28 Jota (United Kingdom) Pietro Fittipaldi (Brazil) 1:50.326
LMGTE Am 57 Kessel Racing (Switzerland) Daniel Serra (Brazil) 1:58.845
Free Practice 3 Class No. Entrant Driver Time
Hypercar 7 Toyota Gazoo Racing (Japan) Kamui Kobayashi (Japan) 1:45.783
LMP2 28 Jota (United Kingdom) Pietro Fittipaldi (Brazil) 1:50.128
LMGTE Am 98 Northwest AMR (Canada) Nicki Thiim (Denmark) 1:59.030

Qualifying Showdown

The Pursuit of Pole

Qualifying sessions are a high-stakes battle against the clock, determining the starting grid for the main race. Drivers push their machines to the absolute limit to secure the coveted pole position in their respective classes. The results below highlight the fastest teams and their margins.

Pole position winners in each class are marked in bold.

Pos Class No. Team Time Gap Grid
1 Hypercar 50 Ferrari AF Corse (Italy) 1:45.067 - 1
2 Hypercar 8 Toyota Gazoo Racing (Japan) 1:45.281 +0.214 2
3 Hypercar 7 Toyota Gazoo Racing (Japan) 1:45.548 +0.481 3
4 Hypercar 51 Ferrari AF Corse (Italy) 1:45.874 +0.807 4
5 Hypercar 2 Cadillac Racing (United States) 1:46.082 +1.015 5
6 Hypercar 6 Porsche Penske Motorsport (Germany) 1:47.193 +2.126 6
7 Hypercar 5 Porsche Penske Motorsport (Germany) 1:47.210 +2.143 7
8 Hypercar 94 Peugeot TotalEnergies (France) 1:47.455 +2.388 8
9 Hypercar 93 Peugeot TotalEnergies (France) 1:48.205 +3.138 9
10 Hypercar 708 Glickenhaus Racing (United States) 1:49.164 +4.097 10
11 Hypercar 4 Floyd Vanwall Racing Team (Austria) 1:49.329 +4.262 11
12 LMP2 23 United Autosports (United Kingdom) 1:49.974 +4.907 12
13 LMP2 28 Jota (United Kingdom) 1:50.067 +5.000 13
14 LMP2 31 Team WRT (Belgium) 1:50.155 +5.088 14
15 LMP2 36 Alpine Elf Team (France) 1:50.174 +5.107 15
16 LMP2 48 Hertz Team Jota (United Kingdom) 1:50.218 +5.151 16
17 LMP2 41 Team WRT (Belgium) 1:50.291 +5.224 17
18 LMP2 22 United Autosports (United Kingdom) 1:50.408 +5.341 18
19 LMP2 9 Prema Racing (Italy) 1:50.417 +5.350 19
20 LMP2 10 Vector Sport (United Kingdom) 1:50.710 +5.643 20
21 LMP2 63 Prema Racing (Italy) 1:50.726 +5.659 21
22 LMP2 34 Inter Europol Competition (Poland) 1:50.889 +5.822 22
23 LMP2 35 Alpine Elf Team (France) 1:51.284 +6.217 23
24 LMGTE Am 85 Iron Dames (Italy) 1:58.949 +13.882 24
25 LMGTE Am 33 Corvette Racing (United States) 1:59.345 +14.278 25
26 LMGTE Am 25 ORT by TF (Oman) 1:59.657 +14.590 26
27 LMGTE Am 83 Richard Mille AF Corse (Italy) 1:59.733 +14.666 27
28 LMGTE Am 21 AF Corse (Italy) 1:59.992 +14.925 28
29 LMGTE Am 56 Project 1 – AO (Germany) 2:00.588 +15.521 29
30 LMGTE Am 57 Kessel Racing (Switzerland) 2:00.591 +15.524 30
31 LMGTE Am 98 Northwest AMR (Canada) 2:00.807 +15.740 31
32 LMGTE Am 777 D'Station Racing (Japan) 2:00.941 +15.874 32
33 LMGTE Am 54 AF Corse (Italy) 2:01.041 +15.974 33
34 LMGTE Am 77 Dempsey-Proton Racing (Germany) 2:01.054 +15.987 34
35 LMGTE Am 86 GR Racing (United Kingdom) 2:02.588 +17.521 35
36 LMGTE Am 60 Iron Lynx (Italy) 2:02.820 +17.753 36

The Race Unfolds

Final Classification

The culmination of meticulous preparation and intense competition, the 2023 1000 Miles of Sebring delivered a thrilling spectacle. The final race classification, detailing the performance of each entrant, is presented below. Class winners are highlighted, signifying their triumph in this demanding endurance challenge.

The minimum number of laps for classification (70% of overall winning car's distance) was 136 laps. Class winners are in bold and ‡.

Pos Class No Team Drivers Chassis Tyre Laps Time/Retired
Engine
1 Hypercar 7 Toyota Gazoo Racing (Japan) Mike Conway (United Kingdom)
Kamui Kobayashi (Japan)
José María López (Argentina)
Toyota GR010 Hybrid Michelin 239 8:00:19.877‡
Toyota H8909 3.5 L Turbo V6
2 Hypercar 8 Toyota Gazoo Racing (Japan) Sébastien Buemi (Switzerland)
Brendon Hartley (New Zealand)
Ryo Hirakawa (Japan)
Toyota GR010 Hybrid Michelin 239 +2.168
Toyota H8909 3.5 L Turbo V6
3 Hypercar 50 Ferrari AF Corse (Italy) Antonio Fuoco (Italy)
Miguel Molina (Spain)
Nicklas Nielsen (Denmark)
Ferrari 499P Michelin 237 +2 Laps
Ferrari F163 3.0 L Turbo V6
4 Hypercar 2 Cadillac Racing (United States) Earl Bamber (New Zealand)
Alex Lynn (United Kingdom)
Richard Westbrook (United Kingdom)
Cadillac V-Series.R Michelin 237 +2 Laps
Cadillac LMC55R 5.5 L V8
5 Hypercar 5 Porsche Penske Motorsport (Germany) Dane Cameron (United States)
Michael Christensen (Denmark)
Frédéric Makowiecki (France)
Porsche 963 Michelin 235 +4 Laps
Porsche 9RD 4.6 L Turbo V8
6 Hypercar 6 Porsche Penske Motorsport (Germany) Kévin Estre (France)
André Lotterer (Germany)
Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium)
Porsche 963 Michelin 235 +4 Laps
Porsche 9RD 4.6 L Turbo V8
7 LMP2 48 Hertz Team Jota (United Kingdom) David Beckmann (Germany)
Will Stevens (United Kingdom)
Yifei Ye (China)
Oreca 07 Goodyear 230 +9 Laps‡
Gibson GK428 V8 engine
8 LMP2 22 United Autosports (United Kingdom) Filipe Albuquerque (Portugal)
Philip Hanson (United Kingdom)
Frederick Lubin (United Kingdom)
Oreca 07 Goodyear 230 +9 Laps
Gibson GK428 V8 engine
9 LMP2 63 Prema Racing (Italy) Mirko Bortolotti (Italy)
Daniil Kvyat (Russia)
Doriane Pin (France)
Oreca 07 Goodyear 230 +9 Laps
Gibson GK428 V8 engine
10 LMP2 34 Inter Europol Competition (Poland) Albert Costa (Spain)
Fabio Scherer (Switzerland)
Jakub Śmiechowski (Poland)
Oreca 07 Goodyear 230 +9 Laps
Gibson GK428 V8 engine
11 LMP2 41 Team WRT (Belgium) Rui Andrade (Angola)
Louis Delétraz (Switzerland)
Robert Kubica (Poland)
Oreca 07 Goodyear 230 +9 Laps
Gibson GK428 V8 engine
12 LMP2 28 Jota (United Kingdom) Pietro Fittipaldi (Brazil)
David Heinemeier Hansson (Denmark)
Oliver Rasmussen (Denmark)
Oreca 07 Goodyear 230 +9 Laps
Gibson GK428 V8 engine
13 LMP2 31 Team WRT (Belgium) Robin Frijns (Netherlands)
Sean Gelael (Indonesia)
Ferdinand Habsburg (Austria)
Oreca 07 Goodyear 230 +9 Laps
Gibson GK428 V8 engine
14 LMP2 9 Prema Racing (Italy) Andrea Caldarelli (Italy)
Filip Ugran (Romania)
Bent Viscaal (Netherlands)
Oreca 07 Goodyear 229 +10 Laps
Gibson GK428 V8 engine
15 Hypercar 51 Ferrari AF Corse (Italy) James Calado (United Kingdom)
Antonio Giovinazzi (Italy)
Alessandro Pier Guidi (Italy)
Ferrari 499P Michelin 228 +11 Laps
Ferrari F163 3.0 L Turbo V6
16 LMP2 36 Alpine Elf Team (France) Julien Canal (France)
Charles Milesi (France)
Matthieu Vaxiviere (France)
Oreca 07 Goodyear 228 +11 Laps
Gibson GK428 V8 engine
17 LMGTE Am 33 Corvette Racing (United States) Nicky Catsburg (Netherlands)
Ben Keating (United States)
Nicolás Varrone (Argentina)
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R Michelin 221 +18 Laps‡
Chevrolet 5.5 L V8
18 LMGTE Am 77 Dempsey-Proton Racing (Germany) Julien Andlauer (France)
Christian Ried (Germany)
Mikkel O. Pedersen (Denmark)
Porsche 911 RSR-19 Michelin 219 +20 Laps
Porsche 4.2 L Flat-6
19 LMGTE Am 57 Kessel Racing (Switzerland) Scott Huffaker (United States)
Takeshi Kimura (Japan)
Daniel Serra (Brazil)
Ferrari 488 GTE Evo Michelin 219 +20 Laps
Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8
20 LMGTE Am 21 AF Corse (Italy) Stefano Costantini (Italy)
Simon Mann (United States)
Ulysse de Pauw (Belgium)
Ferrari 488 GTE Evo Michelin 219 +20 Laps
Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8
21 LMGTE Am 54 AF Corse (Italy) Francesco Castellacci (Italy)
Thomas Flohr (Switzerland)
Davide Rigon (Italy)
Ferrari 488 GTE Evo Michelin 219 +20 Laps
Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8
22 LMGTE Am 60 Iron Lynx (Italy) Matteo Cressoni (Italy)
Alessio Picariello (Belgium)
Claudio Schiavoni (Italy)
Porsche 911 RSR-19 Michelin 219 +20 Laps
Porsche 4.2 L Flat-6
23 LMGTE Am 86 GR Racing (United Kingdom) Ben Barker (United Kingdom)
Riccardo Pera (Italy)
Michael Wainwright (United Kingdom)
Porsche 911 RSR-19 Michelin 218 +21 Laps
Porsche 4.2 L Flat-6
24 LMGTE Am 85 Iron Dames (Italy) Sarah Bovy (Belgium)
Rahel Frey (Switzerland)
Michelle Gatting (Denmark)
Porsche 911 RSR-19 Michelin 218 +21 Laps
Porsche 4.2 L Flat-6
25 LMP2 10 Vector Sport (United Kingdom) Gabriel Aubry (France)
Ryan Cullen (Republic of Ireland)
Matthias Kaiser (Liechtenstein)
Oreca 07 Goodyear 218 +21 Laps
Gibson GK428 V8 engine
26 LMGTE Am 25 ORT by TF (Oman) Ahmad Al Harthy (Oman)
Michael Dinan (United States)
Charlie Eastwood (Republic of Ireland)
Aston Martin Vantage AMR Michelin 217 +22 Laps
Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8
27 LMGTE Am 777 D'Station Racing (Japan) Tomonobu Fujii (Japan)
Satoshi Hoshino (Japan)
Casper Stevenson (United Kingdom)
Aston Martin Vantage AMR Michelin 217 +22 Laps
Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8
28 LMGTE Am 98 Northwest AMR (Canada) Paul Dalla Lana (Canada)
Axcil Jefferies (Zimbabwe)
Nicki Thiim (Denmark)
Aston Martin Vantage AMR Michelin 216 +23 Laps
Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8
29 LMGTE Am 56 Project 1 – AO (Germany) Matteo Cairoli (Italy)
P.J. Hyett (United States)
Gunnar Jeannette (United States)
Porsche 911 RSR-19 Michelin 215 +24 Laps
Porsche 4.2 L Flat-6
30 Hypercar 4 Floyd Vanwall Racing Team (Austria) Tom Dillmann (France)
Esteban Guerrieri (Argentina)
Jacques Villeneuve (Canada)
Vanwall Vandervell 680 Michelin 215 +24 Laps
Gibson GL458 4.5 L V8
31 Hypercar 93 Peugeot TotalEnergies (France) Mikkel Jensen (Denmark)
Paul di Resta (United Kingdom)
Jean-Éric Vergne (France)
Peugeot 9X8 Michelin 213 +26 Laps
Peugeot X6H 2.6 L Turbo V6
NC Hypercar 94 Peugeot TotalEnergies (France) Loïc Duval (France)
Gustavo Menezes (United States)
Nico Müller (Switzerland)
Peugeot 9X8 Michelin 141 Not Classified
Peugeot X6H 2.6 L Turbo V6
Ret LMP2 35 Alpine Elf Team (France) Olli Caldwell (United Kingdom)
André Negrão (Brazil)
Memo Rojas (Mexico)
Oreca 07 Goodyear 139 Retired
Gibson GK428 V8 engine
Ret LMP2 23 United Autosports (United Kingdom) Tom Blomqvist (United Kingdom)
Oliver Jarvis (United Kingdom)
Josh Pierson (United States)
Oreca 07 Goodyear 91 Electrical
Gibson GK428 V8 engine
Ret Hypercar 708 Glickenhaus Racing (United States) Ryan Briscoe (Australia)
Romain Dumas (France)
Olivier Pla (France)
Glickenhaus SCG 007 LMH Michelin 62 Electrical
Glickenhaus P21 3.5 L Turbo V8
Ret LMGTE Am 83 Richard Mille AF Corse (Italy) Luis Pérez Companc (Argentina)
Alessio Rovera (Italy)
Lilou Wadoux (France)
Ferrari 488 GTE Evo Michelin 4 Crash
Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8

Championship Standings

Hypercar Drivers

The 2023 1000 Miles of Sebring, as the opening round, set the initial points for the Hypercar World Endurance Drivers' Championship. These early standings are crucial indicators of performance and potential for the season ahead.

Only the top five positions are included.

Pos Driver Points
1 Mike Conway (United Kingdom)
Kamui Kobayashi (Japan)
José María López (Argentina)
38
2 Sébastien Buemi (Switzerland)
Brendon Hartley (New Zealand)
Ryo Hirakawa (Japan)
27
3 Antonio Fuoco (Italy)
Miguel Molina (Spain)
Nicklas Nielsen (Denmark)
24
4 Earl Bamber (New Zealand)
Alex Lynn (United Kingdom)
Richard Westbrook (United Kingdom)
18
5 Dane Cameron (United States)
Michael Christensen (Denmark)
Frédéric Makowiecki (France)
15

Hypercar Manufacturers

The manufacturers' championship is a battle of engineering prowess and team execution. The points accumulated at Sebring provide the foundational ranking for the constructors in the Hypercar category.

Only the top five positions are included.

Pos Manufacturer Points
1 Toyota (Japan) 38
2 Ferrari (Italy) 24
3 Cadillac (United States) 18
4 Porsche (Germany) 10
5 Vanwall (Austria) 6

LMP2 Drivers

The LMP2 class is renowned for its fierce competition and driver talent. The Sebring results established the initial hierarchy for the FIA Endurance Trophy for LMP2 Drivers.

Only the top five positions are included.

Pos Drivers Points
1 Filipe Albuquerque (Portugal)
Philip Hanson (United Kingdom)
Frederick Lubin (United Kingdom)
38
2 Mirko Bortolotti (Italy)
Daniil Kvyat (Russia)
Doriane Pin (France)
27
3 Albert Costa (Spain)
Fabio Scherer (Switzerland)
Jakub Śmiechowski (Poland)
23
4 Rui Andrade (Angola)
Louis Delétraz (Switzerland)
Robert Kubica (Poland)
18
5 Pietro Fittipaldi (Brazil)
David Heinemeier Hansson (Denmark)
Oliver Rasmussen (Denmark)
15

LMP2 Teams

Team performance is paramount in endurance racing. The LMP2 Teams' standings reflect the collective effort and strategic acumen demonstrated by each team at Sebring.

Only the top five positions are included.

Pos No. Team Points
1 22 United Autosports (United Kingdom) 38
2 63 Prema Racing (Italy) 27
3 34 Inter Europol Competition (Poland) 23
4 41 Team WRT (Belgium) 18
5 28 Jota (United Kingdom) 15

LMGTE Am Drivers

The LMGTE Am category combines professional and amateur drivers, creating a unique dynamic. The Sebring results established the initial points for the FIA Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Am Drivers.

Only the top five positions are included.

Pos Drivers Points
1 Nicky Catsburg (Netherlands)
Ben Keating (United States)
Nicolás Varrone (Argentina)
38
2 Julien Andlauer (France)
Christian Ried (Germany)
Mikkel O. Pedersen (Denmark)
27
3 Scott Huffaker (United States)
Takeshi Kimura (Japan)
Daniel Serra (Brazil)
23
4 Stefano Costantini (Italy)
Simon Mann (United States)
Ulysse de Pauw (Belgium)
18
5 Francesco Castellacci (Italy)
Thomas Flohr (Switzerland)
Davide Rigon (Italy)
15

LMGTE Am Teams

The LMGTE Am Teams' standings reflect the combined efforts of drivers and crew, highlighting the teams that started their championship campaign strongly at Sebring.

Only the top five positions are included.

Pos No. Team Points
1 33 Corvette Racing (United States) 38
2 77 Dempsey-Proton Racing (Germany) 27
3 57 Kessel Racing (Switzerland) 23
4 21 AF Corse (Italy) 18
5 54 AF Corse (Italy) 15

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