St. Petersburg Grand Prix (Grand Prix)

In the Nissan GTP class at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix, Gabri Martinez secured the victory after starting from the second position. Martinez completed 36 laps and led a total of 25 laps throughout the event. The pivotal moment of the race occurred on lap 12, when Martinez executed a pass on pole-sitter Krzysztof Olejniczak to take the lead. Despite accumulating 4 incidents, Martinez maintained a strong pace to finish one lap ahead of the second-place finisher. Lance Simon, who started fifth, delivered a clean performance with zero incidents to take second place, completing 35 laps. Krzysztof Olejniczak struggled to maintain his early advantage; after leading the first 11 laps, his race was hampered by 6 incidents, ultimately relegating him to third place with 32 laps completed. The Audi 90 GTO class featured a highly competitive field, with Joni Hagner taking the win after starting from the third position. Hagner completed 34 laps without a single incident, demonstrating consistent race management. Pole-sitter Andreas Schuster finished in second place, crossing the line on the same lap as the winner. Ilkka Kotisalo, who started second, rounded out the podium in third, also completing 34 laps with zero incidents. The top three finishers in the GTO class remained closely matched throughout the duration of the 34-lap contest, with all three drivers avoiding contact. Elsewhere in the field, Stéphane Lesly provided a notable performance by gaining five positions in the GTO class, marking one of the most significant advancements during the race. Conversely, the event proved difficult for other competitors, as Shady Ahmad recorded 10 incidents and Ben Summers finished with 12 incidents, both struggling to maintain clean lines on the St. Petersburg street circuit. The race concluded with clear distinctions between those who managed incident counts effectively and those who faced multiple setbacks throughout the 2026 IMSA Vintage Series round.