THERESE LAHLOUH Scores GT3 Debut Top-Five Despite Pit Lane Penalty at Sonoma

April 1, 2026

• THERESE LAHLOUH delivered an impressive GT3 debut at Sonoma, finishing fifth in ProAm with Wright Motorsports after climbing from 12th on the grid through consistent pace and flawless execution during her opening stint.
• The American driver progressively improved throughout the weekend, breaking into the 1:36s during her race stint and demonstrating mature decision-making while navigating pro-class traffic and strategic pit cycles effectively.
• A 30-second pit lane penalty cost LAHLOUH and co-driver Thomas Merrill a potential podium finish, with the duo recovering from sixth to fifth after the infraction dropped them down the order late in the three-hour endurance race.
• Graduating from Porsche Sprint Challenge North America where she was a regular frontrunner, LAHLOUH prepared for GT3 competition by contesting a 10-hour endurance race at Sebring last November, gaining valuable long-format experience.

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