United Autosports had a challenging race at Imola, with starting positions of P8 in the LMGT3 class. The drivers, including Leung and Gelael, struggled to improve their positions. However, Sato managed to push the team up to fifth place amid the chaotic race, which saw two Safety Car incidents.
Yasser Shahin’s collision with Ian James and Valentino Rossi’s incident with Simon Mann caused disruptions, leading to the deployment of the Safety Car. While the Safety Car initially benefited United Autosports, a drive-through penalty for speeding under the Virtual Safety Car dropped them to 11th place. Despite this setback, Sato’s efforts secured a ninth-place finish for the team.
United Autosports expressed disappointment in the race results but remained focused on the upcoming race at Spa-Francorchamps. The team’s performance at Imola differed significantly from their Qatar results, where they finished second and seventh. The LMGT3 class rivalry was intense, with Team WRT 46 facing penalties but managing to climb back up to second place.
In the final minutes of the race, Kelvin van der Linde closely pursued Richard Lietz but was unable to overtake him, resulting in Lietz claiming victory. The competitive nature of the race highlighted the challenges faced by United Autosports and other teams in the LMGT3 class.
