P1racenews AI automatic summary:
BMW, Ferrari fined and docked GTD Pro, GTD Manufacturers’ points
The punishment for performance-related violations was given to manufacturers only, excluding drivers and teams, therefore not affecting the results of the season-opening race. The Daytona event showcased IMSA’s new GTD Balance of Performance system, shifting the responsibility to manufacturers to declare their performance levels. Both manufacturers achieved podium finishes in the GTD Pro class, with Risi Competizione’s Ferrari 296 GT3 claiming victory and Paul Miller Racing’s BMW M4 GT3 coming in third. Ferrari secured second and third positions in GTD through AF Corse and Conquest Racing, respectively. Along with fines, Ferrari and BMW faced point deductions in the IMSA Manufacturers Championship and Endurance Cup standings due to exceeding performance expectations at the Daytona 24 Hour Race. IMSA’s Technical Committee and Supervisory Officials unanimously concluded that BMW and Ferrari went beyond expected performance levels, as outlined in the GT Manufacturers Technical Working Groups, aiming for competitive equivalency. Decisions on IMSA’s BoP measures are final, not subject to appeal or protest.
