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Pipo Derani has elected to part ways with Action Express Racing (AXR) at the end of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season after six years together. The two-time IMSA champion will not return with the team for next year having agreed to split by the end of the 2024 season which concludes on 12 […]
Two-time IMSA champion Luis Felipe “Pipo” Derani will not be returning to Action Express Racing for the 2025 season, as confirmed by the team. The decision to part ways was mutual, ending their successful six-year partnership, marked by victories at the 2021 DPi and the 2023 GTP, as well as two Endurance Cup titles. Throughout the 2024 season, Derani claimed three consecutive pole positions and multiple podium finishes, proving his skill and dedication on the race track. His absence will leave a gap in the team’s lineup, with his replacement for the upcoming season yet to be announced. This news comes amidst other changes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, setting the stage for an exciting 2025 season ahead.
