Costa Joins Conquest for Full Season GTD Campaign

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Albert Costa has been confirmed as Manny Franco’s full season driver for Conquest Racing’s Ferrari 296 GT3 entry in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship next year.

The 33-year-old Spaniard, who won this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMP2 class, joins the previously confirmed Manny Franco at the wheel of the GTD class entry.

Costa also took part in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup with Ferrari squad Emil Frey Racing this year.

“I’m extremely happy to be joining Conquest Racing w/Ferrari,” said Costa. “The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is an incredibly important series with a high level of competition, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.

“I’m really looking forward to racing on these old school American circuits and the challenges that will come with it.

“I can’t wait to drive the new Ferrari 296 GT3 and I’ll be working very hard with the team to put us on the right path.”

The Indianapolis-based team recently took delivery of its second 296 GT3 chassis, which will be used for the GTD campaign following a season of Fanatec GT America competition that saw Franco score multiple race wins in the Pro class.

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