EDGE Sporting Management and Aston Martin factory driver Tom Gamble opened the 2026 season with a podium finish at the world-famous Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona.
The iconic endurance race marked the opening round of the 2026 IMSA SportsCar Championship season in the United States, with Gamble competing in the ultra-competitive GTD class – the largest category on the grid, featuring 21 entries.
Gamble was part of the Heart of Racing lineup, driving the No. 27 Aston Martin Vantage GT3. After a strong build-up through practice, the team converted their pace into a superb pole position in qualifying, earning the honour of starting the race from the front of the GTD field.
Throughout the race, the No. 27 crew remained firmly in contention for victory. Despite appearing 13th in class at the 12-hour mark – a position influenced by pit-stop sequencing and field spread – the team consistently ran at the front and ultimately led 99 of the 661 laps, underlining their genuine race-winning potential.
A lengthy full-course caution of approximately six hours overnight, caused by heavy fog, neutralised the field and reset the race. As daylight returned, the final phase developed into a high-intensity sprint to the finish. After 24 demanding hours, Gamble and his co-drivers brought the No. 27 Aston Martin home third in the GTD class, securing a hard-earned podium finish.
Reflecting on the weekend, Tom Gamble said:
“Daytona is one of my favourite races. It’s always good fun and provides some great battles. We had excellent pace in qualifying and to get a pole position was really fantastic. We were fighting at the front for the whole race and had some really solid race pace. The long safety car in the night was long and a bit frustrating, but when we got going again, we were in the fight for the lead. We sadly didn’t quite have the pace at the end to get the win, but it’s solid championship points and a great start to the season. I will hopefully be back next year to try and win that watch.”
The podium result marks a strong start to Gamble’s 2026 IMSA campaign and reinforces EDGE Sporting Management’s presence at the sharp end of international endurance racing.
Race Result Summary
| Event | Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona (IMSA Round 1) |
| Qualifying | Pole Position – GTD Class |
| Race Result | P3 – GTD Class |
| Laps Led | 99 of 661 Laps |