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Lexus braced for stronger opposition in bid to retain GTD Pro title
David Wilson is responsible for overseeing Lexus Racing and its Vasser Sullivan team, which won last year’s title with Jack Hawksworth and Ben Barnicoat. The team began the 2024 season strongly, with the sister #12 RC F car securing the marque’s first-ever pole position for the Rolex 24 race. However, Wilson cautions that starting at the front doesn’t guarantee success in the 24-hour race. He acknowledges the challenge of this year’s competition, particularly with new cars from Ford and Corvette. Wilson emphasizes the importance of execution, minimizing mistakes, and good strategy for Team Lexus to compete for another championship. The #12 Lexus driven by Parker Thompson claimed the GTD pole, while Jack Hawksworth narrowly missed out on the top spot in GTD Pro. Both drivers express their excitement and optimism, but acknowledge the unpredictable nature of the race.
