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Marco Sorensens Accident at Imola: A Setback for Heart of Racing in WEC Prologue

Marco Sorensen, Aston Martins factory driver, crashed into the wall at Tamburello during the Prologue test for the 2026 World Endurance Championship at Imola. The incident occurred due to tyre warm-up issues on an outlap with ninety minutes left in the morning session. Sorensen walked away unharmed but the car sustained significant damage, leaving the team with only one entry for the rest of the Prologue. They finished twelfth out of seventeen Hypercars after fifty-three laps. Sorensen took full responsibility, attributing the crash to a lack of talent while pushing cold mediums in unpredictable conditions. He also mentioned that the new Michelin tyres, made from fifty percent sustainable materials, were causing issues for everyone. Despite the setback, the team managed to swap the chassis and rebuild by Thursday morning, ready for Fridays opening practice. Aston Martin is coming off a strong 2025 season and aims to challenge up front this year with improved outlap game.

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