Franco returns to full IMSA season with Conquest Racing

Manny Franco will return to full-time IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition with Conquest Racing, which has committed to a fourth consecutive season in the GTD class. Franco will again team up with Albert Costa for the full campaign, while Lorenzo Patrese returns for the Michelin Endurance Cup races after filling in for Franco in the No. 34 Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo following the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in April.

Franco and Conquest claimed a class podium in their first GTD race together at the 2024 Rolex 24, followed by a breakthrough class win at the season-ending Motul Petit Le Mans. Franco said he still feels the team has unfinished business in the championship, while team principal Eric Bachelart said the level of competition in IMSA is as high as it has ever been.