IMSA Alpha 2026 Daytona Test IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Session 2 GTP Comparison | Sector4 Labs

The session was defined by the dominance of Acura and Porsche, but the struggles of Cadillac and BMW, along with surprising performances from lower-licensed drivers, created compelling storylines. The back of the field provided as much dra…

Key takeaway: The session was defined by the dominance of Acura and Porsche, but the struggles of Cadillac and BMW, along with surprising performances from lower-licensed drivers, created compelling storylines. The back of the field provided as much drama as the front, with significant gaps and inconsistencies that warrant further analysis.

Biggest surprise: Nico Pino, a Silver-licensed driver, outperformed several Platinum drivers, setting a fastest lap time of 96.28 seconds. His performance was particularly notable in S2, where he posted the fastest time among all drivers. This inversion of expected performance based on license class highlights the depth of talent and potential in the field.

Top performers: Julien Andlauer, Renger van der Zande, Tom Blomqvist, Nico Pino, Colin Braun

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