Jack Aitken and Co. had been left as soon as once more getting shut however not doing sufficient to take the win in Saturday’s Acura Grand Prix of Lengthy Seashore.
After beginning fourth, Aitken lower by way of rivals and put the #31 Whelen Cadillac V-Sequence.R on the entrance of the sector earlier than handing off to co-driver Frederik Vesti. On the flawed finish of oddly-timed cautions in IMSA’s 100-minute dash race, Vesti was left chasing Acura Meyer Shank Racing’s Renger van der Zande right through the checkered flag.
Ultimately, regardless of a number of late race restarts, Vesti completed second by 0.818s to the #93 Acura ARX-06 of van der Zande. It’s the second runner-up consequence and third consecutive podium in as many races to begin the 2026 season for the Whelen Cadillac.
“I believe you’ll be able to have a look at it as a great factor,” stated Aitken, 30. “There’s not many vehicles which might be placing out as a lot consistency as we’re in the meanwhile. It is irritating to not be on the highest step, however we’re gathering factors, we’re knocking on the door.
“As I stated final 12 months, in case you hold knocking, it may come ultimately. We’re not panicking simply because we’re not on the highest step. I believe we’re fairly completely happy and assured in what we’re doing in the meanwhile.”
Vesti, a 24-year-old Dane who can also be a reserve driver for the Mercedes Components One Crew, echoed Aitken’s ideas and in addition saved the runner-up end in perspective. He additionally famous the benefit Acura MSR gained courtesy of the second full course yellow, which occurred with roughly an hour to go.
“Being annoyed in second place tells rather a lot about this group,” Vesti stated. “To begin with, Jack did superb at this time, going from fourth to P1. They (Acura Meyer Shank Racing) had been barely fortunate with that full course yellow, which was irritating. “From my facet, I used to be making an attempt to maintain it clear. Clearly, we wanted to get to the end line. I used to be pushing the whole lot I might to get Renger.
“It was a straightforward expertise for us. It wasn’t straightforward to get by. Fifth straight podium for me after which the group wins that. I am tremendous pleased with that.”
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Lengthy Seashore – Saturday, in pictures
Lengthy Seashore – Saturday, in pictures
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Lengthy Seashore – Saturday, in pictures
Lengthy Seashore – Saturday, in pictures
Lengthy Seashore – Saturday, in pictures
Lengthy Seashore – Saturday, in pictures
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