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Alpine endurance reserve driver Jules Gounon will replace Ferdinand Habsburg for the FIA World Endurance Championship’s 6 Hours of Imola,
Habsburg sustained back injuries with fractured lumbar vertebrae in testing at Aragon, ruling him out of racing the Alpine A424 at Imola. The reason for the crash has not been disclosed by Alpine. Gounon, the replacement driver, is a successful GT racer with wins in top events like Spa 24 Hours and Bathurst 12 Hour. At Imola, he will make his prototype machinery debut driving with Chatin and Milesi in the #35 Alpine. Team principal Philippe Sinault expressed regret over Habsburg’s absence but assured proper communication and support. Despite the challenge, the team is confident in newcomer Jules, who has shown promise during preparation for the race weekend.
