NICOLE HAVRDA Overcomes Penalty for Fifth at VIR in LMP3 Debut Season

June 23, 2026

• NICOLE HAVRDA secured fifth overall and fourth in Bronze at VIR despite persistent brake issues limiting practice time and a drive-through penalty for pit stop infringement that cost a lap.
• The Canadian rookie demonstrated consistent pace improvement throughout her middle stint, running competitive 1:48s while managing the setback that eliminated podium chances for the #2 Ligier.
• Travis Hill’s brilliant launch from P4 on the grid jumped the Shopify Racing entry to second initially, though teammate HAVRDA’s penalty served on lap 11 compromised their strategic advantage.
• The result marks HAVRDA’s second top-five in three LMP3 outings after transitioning from F1 Academy and Formula Regional Americas, now sitting sixth in championship standings ahead of Road America finale.

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