Injured, Ben Keating will miss the first two races of the 2026 season.

Ben Keating will not participate in the first two rounds of the 2026 World Championship season.EnduranceScheduled to drive the No. 33 Corvette Z06 GT3.R in the LMGT3 category, the Texan suffered a fractured elbow after an accident during a test session, as announced by the TF Sport team this Friday, April 3.

Due to an unfortunate accident during a training session, Ben Keating suffered a broken elbow. Unfortunately, this injury will prevent the American driver from taking part in the official Prologue, the 6 Hours of Imola and the 6 Hours of Spa.

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Having withdrawn from the 6 Hours of Imola and the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, Ben Keating will be replaced in both races by Blake McDonald. The 35-year-old American is already familiar with the team, having joined them at the Asiana Cup after finishing second in the Pro-Am category of the 2025 GT World Challenge America. Le Mans Series 2025-2026. In 2026, he will also drive the No. 33 Corvette Z06 GT3.R for TF Sport in the European Le Mans Series, the opening round of which is scheduled for April 12 with the 4 Hours of Barcelona.

McDonald will join Jonny Edgar and Nicky Catsburg for the opening rounds of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, while Keating will undergo a rehabilitation program in preparation for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. McDonald will also be present at the championship Prologue, scheduled to take place at the Enzo e Dino circuit. Classic Ferrari for sale from Imola on April 14th.

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