🗣️ 'I couldn’t believe it might slip through our hands' Here’s how Lexus nearly missed out on a maiden double win in the IMSA GTD classes at Watkins Glen ⬇️
“We’re not sure what happened and need to investigate what went wrong,” said Hawksworth of the penalty. “There was no pitlane control as soon as I left the box, and I went over the speed limit.
“I got the speeding penalty and then came out in second. At that point, I just couldn’t believe it might slip through our hands, but I managed to get a move around the Corvette to win. “This is an unbelievable day. To win both GT categories is unreal. I’ve been with this programme a long time, and this is by far the greatest day in the programme’s history.”
Barnicoat added: “In a situation like that, when you’re in P2 in the final moments of the race there’s no better driver in the car than Jack and he made an amazing move and got us the win. “What a great day for the championship. This puts us with a nice lead to head into the second half of the season.”Photo by: Michael L. Levitt /
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