DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Fernando Alonso is the third Formula One champion to win the Rolex 24 at Daytona following his role as anchor for Wayne Taylor Racing in the rain-shortened endurance event.
Alonso drove the Cadillac DPi to the lead in each of his three stints at Daytona International Speedway. His final pass was of Felipe Nasr, who missed a turn and drove through a deep patch of water as Alonso stayed on course and took over the lead.
IMSA called a red flag shortly after that pass, and drivers waited in their pits almost two hours for a decision on the remainder of the race.