Rolex 24 at Daytona 2026: Season Opener of IMSA

Daytona Beach, Florida – January 2026

AF Corse has officially confirmed an expanded presence at the 2026 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, reinforcing its endurance racing ambitions with the addition of a one-off #83 ORECA 07-Gibson LMP2 entry. Alongside its previously announced GTD programme, the Italian squad continues its strong tradition in prototype racing—now entering its fourth consecutive year competing in LMP2 at Daytona.

Backed by Racing Emotion as a key sponsor and featuring a distinctive livery designed by Benoit Fraylon, the #83 entry stands as a convergence of elite performance, strategic continuity, and high-end motorsport design.

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AF Corse #83 Returns to Daytona with Proven LMP2 Lineup

For the 2026 edition of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, AF Corse fields a highly experienced and cohesive driver lineup in the #83 ORECA 07-Gibson:

• François Perrodo – ELMS LMP2 Pro/Am Champion (2023, 2024) and Le Mans class winner

• Matthieu Vaxivière – ELMS Champion and Alpine Hypercar reserve driver

• Nicklas Nielsen – FIA WEC champion and Ferrari factory driver

• Dylan Murry – Proven endurance racer with IMSA experience

This lineup builds on an already successful foundation. Vaxivière and Nielsen are long-time teammates of Perrodo, having secured championship titles together in both the European Le Mans Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship.

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Racing Emotion x AF Corse: A Strategic Motorsport Partnership

The 2026 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona will take place from January 21 to 25, 2026, launching the new season of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

For Racing Emotion, this race represents a strategic platform to expand its presence beyond Europe and into the North American motorsport market.