P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Louis Deletraz was quickest from the opening free practice session at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park as part of this weekend’s Chevrolet Grand Prix of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. A 90-minute session kicked off a special weekend marking the championship’s only trip across the border into Canada as the Mosport Park welcomed the […]
The 90-minute session marked the championship’s sole visit to Canada at Mosport Park, featuring the return of the LMP2 category with ambient temperatures of 28 degrees Celsius (84 Fahrenheit) and 52 Celsius (182 F) on the track. The upcoming seventh round promises an intense 2-hour and 40-minute sprint on Sunday 14th July, showcasing LMP2, GTD, and GTD Pro cars. Notable moments included Corvette Racing’s GTD Pro Z06 GT3.Rs leading the field, with Alexander Sims topping the session at 1:15.696 in the #3 car. Louis Deletraz shone in the LMP2 category with a blistering 1:07.895 lap in the #99 AO Racing ‘Spike the Dragon’ Oreca. The session saw minor setbacks like United Autosports USA’s Dan Goldburg spinning off, but the competition remained fierce. The next session, FP2, is scheduled for Saturday 13th July.
