Penske wins at Laguna Seca, Corvette takes title in GTLM

It is not only Formula 1 that team instructions are in place. In Imsa, Team Penske forced the Acura ARX-05 driven by Dane Cameron and Juan Pablo Montoya let the sister DPi, driven by Ricky Taylor and Helio Castroneves at the start of the penultimate round, Sunday November 1 in Laguna Seca (California).

The maneuver allowed the American-Brazilian duo to take the lead by a narrow margin in the Drivers' championship before the final on November 14 scheduled for Sebring (Florida). “Penske isn't going to take a win away from someone unless there's a really big goal behind it,” Taylor said. I don't know how the discussion went, but I feel bad for Dane and Juan. They ran a perfect race, and then we ended up leading a lap for the win. »

In GTLM, the title went to the Corvette C8.R of Jordan Taylor and Antonio Garcia one race before the end. This is the third title in the last four years for the Spaniard. However, the event was won by Laurens Vanthoor and Earl Bamber after a more than frustrating year across the Atlantic.

“We had a really good year last year and then no wins and you're struggling (this year), it starts to get a little depressing,” Vanthoor admitted. Seeing the joy of all the mechanics and crew, it really means a lot. This is an important victory. I think everyone will sleep a little better at night. »