P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“No playing games” in GTP title showdown at Road Atlanta – Derani
The 29-year-old Brazilian driver, Pipo Derani, and his co-driver Alexander Sims are currently leading the overall standings in the IMSA championship. They have secured victories in the 12 Hours of Sebring and have reached the podium in two more races. Their team, Action Express Racing, has accumulated 2,460 points heading into the upcoming Petit Le Mans race. However, their lead is narrow, with Wayne Taylor Racing’s Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque trailing by just three points. Porsche Penske Motorsport’s Nicky Tandy and Mathieu Jaminet are also close behind, along with BMW M Team RLL’s Connor De Phillippi and Nick Yelloly. This season has been marked by unpredictability and inconsistency due to the transition to the GTP era in IMSA. While all the teams have had their own share of successes and challenges, no one has dominated completely, making the championship battle exciting and unpredictable. Additionally, Derani and Sims are also leading the Michelin Endurance Cup standings with the help of their co-driver Jack Aitken. The upcoming Petit Le Mans race, which lasts for 10 hours, is expected to be a thrilling and decisive event.
Source: motorsport
