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Cadillac hurt by mid-season IMSA tire switch, says Bourdais
Sebastien Bourdais, the co-driver of the #01 Chip Ganassi Racing Cadillac V-Series.R, discussed the team’s progress and the change in tire compounds in recent races. Since switching to the harder tire from Michelin, the Cadillacs have struggled to maximize performance, while other cars have been able to excel. Bourdais highlighted the close competition and the effectiveness of the Balance of Performance regulations. He also emphasized the challenges of driving the heavier GTP car with less downforce but better tires. Despite a solid start to the season, the #01 car has faced difficulties in finishing higher than fourth. Bourdais mentioned the team’s test at IMS and the improvements in pace, although the race weekend didn’t go as planned. Bourdais is a former winner at IMS and looks forward to the upcoming event.
Source: Motorsport.com
