Who were the drivers behind the winning 1998 Porsche GT1-98 effort?

The winning Porsche 911 GT1-98 was driven by Allan McNish, Laurent Aiello, and Stéphane Ortelli. Each brought a different strength to the team. McNish, from Scotland, had strong technical feedback and endurance experience. Aiello, from France, was known for precision and pace in touring cars and sports prototypes. Ortelli, from Monaco, had already built a reputation in endurance racing. Their combined effort balanced speed with caution, a key factor across 24 hours. Driver stints were carefully planned to manage fatigue and maintain rhythm. None of the trio made major errors, and all kept the car out of trouble during difficult night conditions. Their teamwork extended beyond driving, as communication with engineers shaped strategy decisions. This win marked a major milestone in each driver’s career, especially for McNish, who later became one of endurance racing’s most successful figures.