IMSA Alpha 2026 Daytona Test IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Session 1 GTP insights | Sector4 Labs

The session was defined by the dominance of the Acura ARX-06 and Porsche 963, with Nick Yelloly and Tom Blomqvist setting the pace. However, the back of the field revealed critical struggles, particularly for Cadillac V-Series.R drivers an…

Key takeaway: The session was defined by the dominance of the Acura ARX-06 and Porsche 963, with Nick Yelloly and Tom Blomqvist setting the pace. However, the back of the field revealed critical struggles, particularly for Cadillac V-Series.R drivers and BMW M Hybrid V8, which faced sector-specific weaknesses.

Biggest surprise: Nico Pino, a Silver-licensed driver, outperformed several Platinum and Gold drivers, showcasing exceptional skill and potential. His performance in the Porsche 963 was a standout story of the session.

Top performers: Nick Yelloly, Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun, Nico Pino, Felipe Nasr

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