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Max Verstappen’s Costly Collision Highlights Williams Esports’ Triumph in IMSA GTP Championship

Virgilio Machado by Virgilio Machado
January 13, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s Costly Collision Highlights Williams Esports’ Triumph in IMSA GTP Championship

In a dramatic finale at the virtual Daytona circuit, Williams Esports clinched the 2024-25 GTP IMSA Global Esports Championship, navigating chaos that included a pivotal collision with none other than four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen. Despite the Dutchman’s high-profile entry as a wildcard, his misjudgment in the opening moments of the race threatened to overshadow the season-deciding showdown.


The Race-Defining Collision

Starting third on the grid, Verstappen, driving an Acura ARX-06, made an aggressive lunge for the lead at Turn 1. However, a miscalculation in braking saw his car collide with the championship-leading Williams BMW, sending both vehicles careening off-track.

“I just locked up a bit the rears, and in this car, it’s very hard to control that,” admitted Verstappen post-race. “Of course, there was also the other car that I couldn’t avoid, so that was a bit unlucky. My mistake.”

Both cars suffered damage and lost significant time. Verstappen was handed a drive-through penalty for causing the collision, further derailing his race. Despite subsequent repairs, Verstappen’s car picked up additional damage after contact with a GTD backmarker, a mishap he attributed to “miscommunication.”


Williams Esports Perseveres to Victory

While Verstappen’s race unraveled, Williams Esports drivers Jaden Munoz and Matt Farrow kept their composure, managing to finish in 10th place. The result was enough to secure the GTP championship for the Grove-based sim racing team, reinforcing their dominance in the esports racing world.


GTD Glory for Team Redline

In the GTD category, Verstappen-affiliated Team Redline continued their impressive run. Florian Lebigre and Enzo Bonito delivered two class victories during the season, sealing the GTD championship in style. Bonito, a former Race of Champions competitor, proved instrumental in the team’s success, further cementing Team Redline’s reputation as a powerhouse in esports racing.


Other Highlights: Agustín Canapino’s Strong Run

Argentine racing star Agustín Canapino, a former Juncos Hollinger IndyCar driver, showcased his versatility by competing in all four championship rounds. Paired with Maximilian Muir, Canapino finished 14th at Daytona, helping Soelpec Precision Racing secure fifth place in the overall teams’ standings.


Looking Ahead: Verstappen at Daytona 24

Despite the disappointing finish at Daytona, Verstappen’s foray into sim racing isn’t over. The Dutchman is set to compete in the prestigious 24 Hours of Daytona sim racing event on iRacing from January 17-19. Fans and critics alike will be watching to see if Verstappen can redeem himself and deliver a standout performance.

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