Established IMSA LMP2 team with veteran Tristan Vautier bringing Indy 500 experience and Sebring history.
Tristan Vautier was part of the 2021 Sebring 12 Hours-winning Cadillac DPi team — a victory that cemented his reputation as one of IMSA's most reliable and fast endurance drivers. He returns to Sebring in 2026 with Tower Motorsports, hunting for class wins in LMP2.
One ORECA LMP2 07-Gibson competing in LMP2 class
Tower Motorsports is an American-based IMSA team that has been one of the most consistent LMP2 competitors in the series. The team's professionalism and technical preparation have allowed them to challenge regularly for LMP2 class wins against well-funded rivals.
Running an LMP2 program at Sebring requires meticulous planning for the unique challenges of the Florida circuit — the notorious bumps, the variable weather, the fuel and tire strategy decisions across a 12-hour window. Tower's experience with the track and the ORECA 07 chassis provides a genuine competitive advantage over less-experienced entries.
Tristan Vautier is a French driver who has built a remarkable career straddling open-wheel and sports car racing in America. He won the IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year award in 2012 — the year he made his Indy 500 debut — demonstrating world-class open-wheel pace. That single-seater background translates directly to prototype racing's precision demands.
Vautier transitioned to IMSA full-time and became one of the series' most respected professionals. His 2021 Sebring 12H overall victory as part of the Action Express Racing Cadillac team was the highlight of a career filled with consistent high-level performances. He is exactly the type of driver that LMP2 teams prize — fast, reliable, experienced, and calm under pressure.
Mikael Grenier is a Canadian prototype driver building his IMSA career with Tower Motorsports. Canada has produced a steady stream of talented racing drivers over the decades, and Grenier represents the next generation of Canadian talent seeking to establish themselves in North American endurance racing. His speed in the ORECA 07 has impressed teams and observers throughout his IMSA career.
Tristan Vautier won IndyCar's prestigious Rookie of the Year award in 2012, the same year he competed in the Indianapolis 500 — one of the world's most famous races. "Indy 500 Rookie of the Year" is awarded to the highest-finishing first-time Indy 500 starter. This recognition placed Vautier among racing's elite newcomers, validating his ability to handle the world's fastest oval.
The ORECA 07-Gibson has been the dominant LMP2 car since its introduction in 2017. Built in France by ORECA, it features a carbon-fiber monocoque, a naturally aspirated 4.2-liter Gibson V8, and aerodynamic bodywork optimized for both high-downforce circuits and the long straights of Le Mans. Its proven reliability and well-understood development profile make it the unanimous choice for LMP2 teams worldwide.