P1racenews AI automatic summary:
As drivers came to grips with the new surface at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during Friday’s first practice session for IMSA’s Course de Monterey, many found the limits and took off…
During Friday’s first practice session at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for IMSA’s Course de Monterey, drivers struggled to adjust to the new surface, resulting in several off-course excursions, including a hard crash for Jack Aitken in the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac Racing V-Series.R. Nonetheless, Filipe Albuquerque set the pace in the No. 10 Wayne Taylor Racing, praising the new asphalt that has transformed the track. Philip Eng and Mathieu Jaminet also showed strong performances, with WTRAndretti’s Louis Deletraz and Aitken following closely behind in the rankings. Despite Aitken’s crash, he remained positive about returning to the track the next day. Antonio Garcia led the GTD PRO category, with Seb Priaulx claiming the top spot towards the end of the session. Overall, the session saw impressive performances and anticipation for record-breaking times as the weekend progressed.
