Title contenders look ahead to the Indianapolis 8 Hour

A close Pro-class fight

Michai Stephens and Mikael Grenier, drivers of the No. 34 Mercedes-AMG Team JMF Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO, described a season that had left them with a narrow margin heading into the finale. Grenier said the team had lost points in two races and expected the contest to remain open over the eight hours.

Matias Perez Companc and Frederik Schandorff represented the No. 12 AF Corse USA Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO. Perez Companc said the team aimed to challenge the Mercedes and pursue the title. Schandorff pointed to AF Corse USA’s recent win at Barber, but said they still needed to beat the Mercedes, either by winning or finishing at least two places ahead.

Justin Rothberg and Robby Foley, in the No. 29 Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 EVO, also arrived in contention. Rothberg said testing and practice had helped the team make progress with the car. Foley noted that the team was fighting for the Pro championship in its first year in the class, after consecutive Pro-Am titles at Indianapolis.

Pro-Am contenders prepare

In Pro-Am, the preview identified a six-point gap between the leading two teams. Kyle Washington, driving the No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3-R (992) EVO, said he planned to focus on his stint and hand co-drivers Riccardo and Ayhancan a car running on the lead lap.

The source’s published excerpt ends during Washington’s remarks, so it does not provide further Pro-Am contender comments or identify the class’s eventual outcome.

Eight hours to decide the season

The GT World Challenge America preview emphasized the uncertainty of an eight-hour race and the slim title margins. The drivers’ comments described their preparations and expectations; they do not establish race results, podiums or final championship standings.