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Mike Rockenfeller is set to partner Gianmaria Bruni at the upcoming IMSA Long Beach sprint race which has occupied Neel
Proton Competition runs two sportscar programs as a Porsche 963 customer team, competing in the GTP category in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and in the Hypercar category in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Due to a schedule clash this weekend, drivers Neel Jani and Julien Andlauer will be competing in the WEC 6 Hours of Imola on Sunday 21 April, leaving a vacant seat beside Bruni. Rockenfeller, who raced with a JDC Miller MotorSports-run 963 last year, will be back in the GTP category at Long Beach, where GTD Pro cars will not participate, allowing him to focus on his duties as a Ford works driver in the GTD Pro category. Both drivers are excited for the challenge of Long Beach, a street circuit known for its short duration and intense competition. They hope to improve their performance after a disappointing finish at Sebring and aim to showcase the Porsche 963’s capabilities in the race against nine other GTP rivals at the Grand Prix of Long Beach.
