P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Dries Vanthoor took pole in the #25 BMW after a red flag put it down to wire in the GTP class.
During the 15-minute qualifying session for the GTP cars, D. Vanthoor, driving the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8, secured pole position by setting a blistering lap time of 1:33.895 right at the end. He outpaced Nick Yelloly from Meyer Shank Acura by 0.291 seconds, with Felipe Nasr from Porsche in third. The cold temperatures in Florida made tire management crucial as drivers navigated the track cautiously in the early stages to generate heat in their tires. Unfortunately, Vanthoor’s teammate S. van der Linde had an issue early on, halting the session temporarily. Despite fierce competition, it was Vanthoor, Yelloly, and Nasr who ultimately claimed the top three grid spots for the 24-hour race, showcasing the high level of competition in the IMSA Sportscar Championship. With four different manufacturers in the top four starting positions, tomorrow’s race promises to be a thrilling battle of speed and strategy.
