Kevin Estre “on extremely short leash” as IMSA warns of suspension
IMSA race director Beaux Barfield clarified the sanctioning body's decision to place Porsche Penske Motorsport driver Kevin Estre on probation rather than an immediate suspension following his late-race clash with Jack Aitken at Road America, warning that any further missteps will quickly sideline the Frenchman. Speaking to media on Thursday ahead of the GT-only weekend at Virginia ... Keep…
IMSA race director Beaux Barfield revealed the reasons behind placing Porsche Penske Motorsport driver Kevin Estre on probation following a late-race incident at Road America. The Frenchman was penalized instead of being immediately suspended due to a decade-long disciplinary precedent in place for similar cases. "If there was any discussion about suspension, that was not in line with precedent that had been established for probation and suspension over the last, let's say, 10 years," Barfield explained.
This action sends a clear message that IMSA officials won't tolerate any repeat performances from Estre, who is now on an "extremely short leash" that could lead to his probationary period being served on the sidelines if he gets involved in similar incidents again.
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