P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Long Beach IMSA: Cadillac pips BMW in twice red-flagged practice
During the one-hour session at the Long Beach circuit, Derani put his Action Express-run Cadillac V-Series.R on top with a lap time of 1m13.477s. The GTP class at Long Beach introduced Michelin’s soft-compound tire for the first time, with an extra set available for Saturday’s race. Nick Tandy and Felipe Nasr also showcased strong performances in the practice session. Bourdais managed to grab the top spot halfway through the session. Despite red flags interrupting the session, several drivers stood out in performance, including Connor De Phillippi and Parker Thompson. The day ended with Derani leading the practice times, with free practice two scheduled later in the day.
