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Long Beach IMSA: Cadillac scores 1-2 in action-packed sprint race
Chip Ganassi Racing’s Bourdais and van der Zande employed a ‘no tires’ pit strategy to outpace the sister Action Express Cadillac V-Series.R and secure a 1-2 finish on the 1.968-mile temporary circuit. Pipo Derani led from pole position, followed by Bourdais and Yelloly, with Nick Tandy running fourth in the Porsche Penske Motorsport 963. The race saw exciting battles, including a collision between Tandy and Yelloly. Derani led most of the race but faced challenges during pit stops, ultimately finishing second behind van der Zande. The race was marked by strategic tire decisions and intense competition within the GTP class, making for a thrilling event at Long Beach.
