Esteban Masson to replace Ben Barnicoat at Imola

Another race in Esteban Masson's program in 2025. While the 20-year-old Frenchman already competes in Super Formula Lights as well as in European Le Mans Series this season, he will also return to the World Championship ofEndurance on the occasion of the 6 Hours of Imola, on April 20.

The Montreal native will replace Ben Barnicoat in the No. 3 Lexus RC F GT78 of the French team Akkodis ASP. He is familiar with the car and team, having driven there throughout the 2024 season. He will be teamed with Finn Gehrsitz and Arnold Robin.

For Barnicoat, his withdrawal from the Italian event is due to a mountain bike accident. Although his condition is not worrying, he needs a period of rest and recovery. » indicates the team on its Instagram account.

 

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