I read a piece of news today that really got me thinking. It mentioned that the Cadillac V-Series.R No. 01, you know, the one driven by Sebastien Bourdais and Renger van der Zande, won’t be racing in the upcoming Six Hours of The Glen. This is a big deal because it’s a major event in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Why is this happening?
Well, it turns out the Ganassi team decided to focus on their other car, the No. 02, which is competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship. They’re using this Watkins Glen race as a chance to get some extra practice and fine-tune their setup for that series.
So, what does this mean for the No. 01 team?
- They’ll miss out on valuable championship points at Watkins Glen.
- It will change the whole vibe in the GTP class, as there will be one less car.
- They’ll have to play catch-up in the championship standings later in the season.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a bummer for fans of the No. 01 car, myself included. It’s always exciting to see them race, and Watkins Glen is such an iconic track. But I get it. The team has to make tough choices, and prioritizing the WEC makes sense in the long run.
What happens next?

The No. 01 car will be back on track for the next IMSA race after Watkins Glen. In the meantime, all eyes will be on the No. 02 car to see how they perform with the extra track time. I am sure they will have a good time there.
I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on how this all plays out. It’s these kinds of strategic decisions and unexpected changes that make motorsports so fascinating. What do you guys think about this move by Ganassi?