Lilou Wadoux secures IMSA GTD pole at Road America
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Lilou Wadoux achieved her first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship pole position during GTD qualifying at the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix on August 1 at Road America. Driving the #21 AF Corse USA Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO, Wadoux clocked a lap of 2m04.688s. This marks her first appearance at the Wisconsin track amid challenging weather conditions, including a wet practice session that limited preparation. Wadoux's achievement is significant, as she becomes the first woman to earn an IMSA pole since Katherine Legge in 2018, while also expressing her focus on competing strongly in the race ahead.
- •Wadoux's pole position is her first in 13 WeatherTech Championship starts.
- •She faced technical issues at Watson Glen prior to coming to Road America.
- •Wadoux noted the importance of visibility for women in racing.
- •The race will follow her strong qualifying performance.
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Lilou Wadoux claims historic first IMSA GTD pole at Road America
- 10:58 PMMotorsport.com — Lilou Wadoux claims historic first IMSA GTD pole at Road America
"Lilou Wadoux added another landmark achievement to her racing resume on Saturday, capturing her first career IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship pole position during GTD qualifying for the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America. Driving the #21 AF Corse USA Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO, Wadoux set a GTD-leading lap of 2m04.688s around the 4.048-mile, 14-turn natural-terrain road ...Keep reading
""Quite happy": Wadoux topped GTD qualifying in her first appearance at Road America despite limited dry running with a newly prepared Ferrari
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 10:58 PMLilou Wadoux claims historic first IMSA GTD pole at Road America
"Quite happy": Wadoux topped GTD qualifying in her first appearance at Road America despite limited dry running with a newly prepared Ferrari
- Motorsport.comAug 1, 2026, 10:58 PMLilou Wadoux claims historic first IMSA GTD pole at Road America
Lilou Wadoux added another landmark achievement to her racing resume on Saturday, capturing her first career IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship pole position during GTD qualifying for the Motul SportsCar Endurance Grand Prix at Road America. Driving the #21 AF Corse USA Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO, Wadoux set a GTD-leading lap of 2m04.688s around the 4.048-mile, 14-turn natural-terrain road ...Keep reading
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