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Sebastien Bourdais referred to the ‘cruel’ reality of racing after Tower Motorsports’ were stripped of their 24 Hours of Daytona LMP2 class win.
Tower Motorsports initially finished first at the Daytona 24 Hours on January 26, but were disqualified during post-race technical inspections for exceeding wear on the skid block. The disqualification resulted in United Autosports USA being promoted to victory in the LMP2 class. Despite the disappointment, Sebastian Bourdais, the driver for Tower Motorsports, expressed gratitude towards his team and criticized the governing bodies for the ruling. United Autosports USA CEO, Richard Dean, acknowledged the bittersweet nature of the win while emphasizing the importance of passing all necessary tests. The event marked United Autosports’ first victory at the Daytona 24 Hours, shortly after their success at the Le Mans 24 Hours.