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Ford Multimatic’s Frederic Vervisch was unconcerned by Proton Competition’s fire-struck Mustangs in Qatar due to their unique exhaust issues.
The winner of the GTD Pro class at the 24 Hours of Daytona expressed confidence despite the #77 Ford Mustang LMGT3 catching fire twice during the WEC Prologue and the race itself. During a pre-Sebring press conference, he mentioned that the issue with the car in the WEC does not apply to IMSA, hence causing no concerns for his team. He trusts his team and mechanics to maintain the car well. Moving forward after their Daytona win, he acknowledged that Sebring would be tough but felt optimistic about their championship lead. The team, including drivers Dennis Olsen and Christopher Mies, is gearing up for the 12 Hours of Sebring on 15 March after the first WEC Prologue incident due to a faulty exhaust header. The #77 Ford faced another fire during the race, prompting Ford Performance to address the root cause and implement measures to manage the situation.
