Sebring isn’t kind to those who can’t handle the bumps, and Lamborghini felt that firsthand at the 12-hour endurance race. It wasn’t for lack of effort. Three Huracán GT3 EVO2s fought through setbacks, but none could break into the top five. The #9 Pfaff Motorsports car, driven by Andrea Caldarelli, Marco Mapelli, and James Hinchcliffe, clawed its way to 10th place. It wasn’t smooth sailing—issues popped up, but they kept it going. The #78 Forte Racing Huracán had a real shot at the top five until a puncture wrecked that hope. Mario Farnbacher, Misha Goikhberg, and Parker Kligerman still recovered strongly. The #45's brake trouble slowed down Danny Formal, Trent Hindman, and Graham Doyle early on, but they made it to the finish line. The SC63 in the GTP class had an even rougher night. It showed promise—better than Daytona—but never made it to the end. Romain Grosjean, Mirko Bortolotti, and Daniil Kvyat started strong, but an exhaust issue forced them to park it with three hours left. Safety came first, but that didn’t make it any less frustrating. Read More Lamborghini’s Fastest Hybrids Take on the French Alps SC63’s Qualifying Struggles Undo Promising Practice Runs Practice at Sebring started with promise but ended in frustration. The SC63 looked stable in early sessions, finishing ninth in Thursday’s first run. The team worked on rear-end grip and balance, and the drivers liked the changes. But straight-line speed was still a problem. Then came qualifying, and things got worse. A five-minute stop-and-hold penalty at the start meant Romain Grosjean barely got any laps in. He pushed hard, but 11th on the grid was all he could manage. The car felt better in long runs, but one-lap pace was still lacking. Race day would be about survival—and a little bit of luck. Lamborghini’s GTD Effort Derailed by Mechanical Failures and Pit Lane Chaos The #9 Pfaff Motorsports car dealt with brake trouble in FP1 and an electrical issue in FP2. All three Huracáns struggled with added weight, making braking a challenge. Qualifying wasn’t much better—Andrea Caldarelli managed eighth in GTD Pro, Mario Farnbacher put the #78 in seventh, and the #45 Huracán, still recovering from Danny Formal’s heavy FP1 crash, had to settle for 13th after missing FP2. Caldarelli got a strong start in the race, fighting to fourth place early on. But a torque sensor issue forced an unexpected pit stop, undoing all the progress. Read More Jay Leno Gives Us a First Look at $2.1 Million McLaren W1 After his stints, James Hinchcliffe’s day ended painfully. A pit lane incident left him with a foot injury, adding another setback to the team’s growing list of problems. They finished the race 10th, three laps down from the leaders. The #78 Huracán had a promising start, with Misha Goikhberg running as high as third. Then came a blow—a puncture for Parker Kligerman. He had to limp the car back to the pits, and without a well-timed caution to help recover, the team settled for 12th. For the #45 Huracán, the weekend never gave them a break. Trent Hindman had to pit early with a brake issue, putting them three laps down almost immediately. There wasn’t much to fight for at that point—just making it to the finish line. The car crossed in 14th, ending a race weekend that never quite came together. Source: Lamborghini
