The BMW i8 is an incredibly impressive piece of ... combined with its four-wheel drive system could make it a real match for the rear-driven Porsche on a dusty Leicestershire runway.

Porsche Penske Motorsport’s Laurens Vanthoor is leading the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona with four hours to go, but BMW M Team RLL is interjecting itself between the two factory Porsches.