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BMW and Ferrari have lost all their IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Michelin Endurance Cup manufacturers points from the Rolex 24 At Daytona for the GTD PRO and GTD classes. Both manufa…
BMW and Ferrari have been stripped of all their IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Michelin Endurance Cup manufacturers points from the recent Rolex 24 At Daytona in the GTD PRO and GTD classes due to exceeding performance expectations set by IMSA. Ferrari’s Risi Competizione claimed GTD PRO victory points and BMW’s Paul Miller Racing held third-place points, both now revoked. Ferrari managed a second-place finish in GTD with AF Corse. The penalty notice for Ferrari cited their performance at Daytona surpassing IMSA’s expectations and not aligning with the targeted performance window outlined in GT Manufacturers Technical Working Groups. BMW faced similar consequences as IMSA implemented new GTD Balance of Performance procedures for the Rolex 24, requiring manufacturers to undergo testing in December to ensure competitive equivalency. Despite the setbacks, last year’s underperforming new cars, such as the BMW M4 GT3 and Ferrari 296 GT3, saw improvements in 2024, leading to Risi Competizione’s GTD PRO victory with Daniel Serra, Alessandro Pier Guidi, Davide Rigon, and James Calado. The manufacturers’ penalties, including a $25,000 fine, do not impact the drivers or team standings, allowing all to retain their finishes and points.
