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Heart of Racing’s team principal and driver Ian James hailed their “amazing achievement” of dominating the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Lone Star Le Mans towards LMGT3 victory. The sixth round of the FIA WEC at the Circuit of the Americas saw the #27 Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3 Evo claim their maiden pole position and […]
The sixth round of the FIA WEC at the Circuit of the Americas was a memorable one for the #27 Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3 Evo, as they secured their first pole position and race victory, setting the fastest lap in their category. The trio of James, Daniel Mancinelli, and Alex Riberas claimed Aston Martin’s 10th WEC race win at COTA, marking the brand’s 53rd victory in the championship and their 123rd podium finish. James expressed his joy over winning on American soil, fulfilling a dream for the team after coming close with two second-place finishes earlier in the season. Despite intense heat and challenges during the race, James and his teammates demonstrated exceptional teamwork and driving skills, ultimately celebrating a well-deserved victory. The race featured some tense moments, including a pit stop setback and a collision involving competitors, but the #27 Aston Martin team maintained their composure and secured a comfortable 20-second lead at the checkered flag. The victory at COTA was a proud moment for the team, highlighted by the sight of the American flag on the podium as they celebrated their maiden WEC win.
