LILOU WADOUX Takes Daytona Lead Before AF Corse US Settles for GTD Fifth

January 28, 2026

• LILOU WADOUX and the AF Corse US Ferrari squad led the GTD class after sunrise and posted the team’s fastest lap of the race. The French factory driver held her own against the field before strategic moves and late-race drama shuffled positions, but her early dominance proved she can run up front when it counts.
• What looked like a potential podium run turned into a lesson in endurance racing’s cruel timing. The No. 21 Ferrari team executed smart strategy during the six-hour fog delay to emerge in the lead, only to watch their chances slip away through pit stop penalties, strategic gambles, and the kind of late-race chaos that makes Daytona both legendary and heartbreaking.
• Despite finishing fifth in GTD class, AF Corse US delivered a statement performance that sets up an intriguing 2026 IMSA campaign. WADOUX’s ability to hold the lead against GTD Pro competition and the team’s consistent speed throughout the 24-hour marathon shows they’ve got the pace to challenge for wins at Sebring in March.

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