Conquest Racing confirms Franco and Costa for 2027 IMSA GTD

Conquest Racing has announced its 2027 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship driver lineup, with Manny Franco returning as a full-season driver in the #34 Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo. Franco will again partner Albert Costa for the full GTD campaign after stepping away from the cockpit midway through the 2026 season.

Franco and Costa finished fourth in the GTD championship in 2024, with a victory at the season-ending Motul Petit Le Mans. Costa and Conquest Racing finished eighth in points this season, with their best results being third at Long Beach with Franco and fourth at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park alongside Lorenzo Patrese.

Lorenzo Patrese, son of former Formula 1 driver Riccardo Patrese, will remain with the team as its third driver for the five-race Michelin Endurance Cup. The team is marking its 30th anniversary this season.