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Robert Wickens sought improvements for his pit stop driver changes since the previous IMSA sprint round for the GTD class at Laguna Seca.
Robert Wickens mentioned the need for improvements in his pit stop driver changes for the GTD class at Laguna Seca, ahead of his home race at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
He highlighted the challenges in getting into the car quickly, despite a decent 16-second driver change at Long Beach, emphasizing the importance of practice and team priorities.
Wickens expressed his excitement for the CTMP race, given Corvette’s success there and his previous victories in TCR, aiming for a strong performance throughout the weekend.
As a paraplegic, Wickens’ driver changes involve unique processes, with the team carrying him into the Corvette Z06 GT3.R.
This season marks his first in IMSA’s top-level sports car championship, utilizing Bosch-developed hand controls and adapting to the competition dynamics, such as racing alongside LMP2s.
Wickens remains focused on learning and improving, striving for a solid performance from practice sessions to the checkered flag, despite the challenges he faces.
