Eduardo Barrichello races in IMSA with The Heart of Racing

Eduardo Barrichello is switching championships. The Brazilian, son of the former driver of Formula 1 Rubens, in fact, goes from WEC withIMSA for 2026. Having done very well with Racing Spirit of Léman in the LMGT3 category this year, Dudu will now drive with The Heart of Racing. The American team will be handling the operation of the...Aston Martin Valkyrie, it is in the GTD category that we will find the Brazilian driver since he will compete in the entire next season on the Vantage AMR No. 27 alongside Tom Gamble.

« I've always dreamed of racing in IMSA, says Barrichello. I watched my father compete in this championship several times, and it's become a personal goal of mine ever since. Having the opportunity to do it with such a prestigious team is something I never thought possible. I'm incredibly happy and grateful to be joining the excellent team at The Heart of Racing, and I can't wait to get started. Bring on 2026! "Zacharie Robichon and Mattia Drudi will strengthen the crew at the 24 Hours of Daytona."

« I'm looking forward to returning to the IMSA championship in 2026 with the Heart of Racing team. adds Tom Gamble. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. We had some great races last year, but we didn't manage to clinch the title, which is clearly our goal this year! We have everything we need and I'm eager to see what Dudu and I can achieve. »

While the GTP category will have to wait for Eduardo Barrichello, the Brazilian could well be promoted to prototype in 2027 depending on his 2026 performance. The next IMSA season will begin on January 24 with the 24 Hours of Daytona.

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