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Thunderous day at Watkins Glen
Ricky Taylor's Acura ARX-05 driven to victory by Filipe Albuquerque at Watkins Glen © IMSA
It was a finish that a Hollywood film script would not have denied. While the final act of the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen seemed to take the form of a bland remake of the 1000 Miles of Sebring (interrupted following the arrival of the storm), its outcome was wild. These 20 breathtaking minutes amazed the spectators, transforming this 71st edition into a blockbuster. Headlining: Filipe Albuquerque. The experienced Portuguese was the main player in this final bouquet to win a third time on the New York circuit after 3 and 2016.
Reprenons les moments clés de l’intrigue. Annoncée dès les premières minutes, la pluie provoquait l’interruption de la course dans le final. Alors que celle-ci aurait pu être imputée à la Lamborghini Huracán GT3 n°39 échouée dans un rail de sécurité (dans lequel elle avait été envoyée par l’Oreca LM P2 de High C
Valentin GLO
Journalist. Endurance reporter (WEC, IMSA, ELMS, ALMS) and sometimes F1 or IndyCar.
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