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Tire strategy will play a huge part in the 62nd Rolex 24 At Daytona as always, and that’s become even more true as the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship has made efforts to minimize tir…
Tire strategy will be crucial in the Rolex 24 At Daytona, especially because the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship has limited tire usage. GTP cars have 21 sets for qualifying and the race, which means double stinting will be necessary due to the length of the race. LMP2 cars have 23 sets, while GTD PRO and GTD have 25 sets for the entire event. GT teams must be careful not to double stint right-side tires, as recommended by Michelin. The new Michelin Pilot Sport Pro GT H1 tire used by GT cars is reportedly less sensitive to temperature fluctuations. GTP teams have the option to choose between two different tire compounds, with many leaning towards the mediums due to the expected temperature during the race.
