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Conquest Racing names 2027 IMSA GTD lineup with Manny Franco back full-time
Conquest Racing has confirmed its driver lineup for the 2027 IMSA GTD season.
Manny Franco will return to a full-time seat in the team's No.
34 Ferrari after racing only selected rounds in 2026.
Albert Costa will remain with the Indianapolis-based team for a third season overall and a second consecutive season.
Lorenzo Patrese, who was a regular co-driver in 2026, will take part in the five longest races as part of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup.
The team will enter its fourth straight season with a Ferrari in GTD and mark its 30th anniversary in 2027.
Conquest's best GTD championship result was fourth in 2024, when Franco and Costa raced together.
The lineup aims to build on the team's results as it prepares for the 2027 campaign.
Conquest Racing named Manny Franco for a full-time return in the #34 Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO for the 2027 IMSA GTD season.
Albert Costa will remain with the team, while Lorenzo Patrese will take an IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup role covering five events.
Franco competed in selected rounds for Conquest in 2026.
The Indianapolis-based team will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027.
Conquest’s best GTD championship result to date was fourth place in 2024, achieved by Franco and Costa.
- Who
- Conquest Racing, with drivers Manny Franco, Albert Costa and Lorenzo Patrese.
- What
- The team named its 2027 IMSA GTD lineup, with Franco returning full-time.
- When
- For the 2027 season.
- Where
- In the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship; the team is based in Indianapolis.
- Why
- Not stated
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Franco and Costa finished fourth in the GTD championship, Conquest’s best GTD result to date.
Franco competed in selected rounds, while Costa and Patrese recorded the team’s best finish of the year with third at Long Beach.
Franco is set to return full-time, Costa will remain, and Patrese will cover the five longest events in the Endurance Cup.
- Car
- #34 Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO
- Franco
- Returning to a full-time seat in 2027
- Costa
- Returning for his third season out of four with Conquest
- Patrese
- Endurance Cup role covering five events
- Team anniversary
- 30th anniversary in 2027
What people are saying
I’m excited to return for a full season.
Having Manny back is something we’re all very excited about.
After four years together, this is more than just a team to me – it’s family.