Inter Europol Kicks Off Solo IMSA Era with Dramatic Sebring Victory
Following a historic 2023 Le Mans victory, Inter Europol Competition has secured another major endurance racing triumph at the Twelve Hours of Sebring - their first win as a fully independent IMSA team.
Lotus racing car at Sebring
The victory came after a dramatic final hour when Tom Dillmann capitalized on a critical strategy call and a mistake by race leader Malthe Jakobsen. With 46 minutes remaining, Inter Europol stayed out during a Full Course Yellow while other leaders pitted, proving to be the decisive moment.
"We wanted to beat the wave-by, which we did, and it worked out," said Dillmann, who handled the final two hours. "A nice recovery after the early DNF in Daytona. To bounce back with the win is the best we could have done."
The win featured strong performances from the entire driver lineup, including newcomer Jeremy Clarke, who impressed in his IMSA debut by running a clean and consistent opening triple stint. Clarke has confirmed he will continue with the team for the remaining endurance races this season.
The victory moves Inter Europol Competition to third in the LMP2 points standings, behind the No. 74 Riley team and the Daytona-winning No. 22 United Autosports USA team.
Based at their new Indianapolis facility, Inter Europol has transformed from underdogs to serious contenders in global endurance racing. This Sebring victory marks a strong start to their independent IMSA campaign and reinforces their growing reputation in international motorsport.