The IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE coverage will bring all the latest action from Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship heads into its penultimate round. The 2-hour, 40-minute sprint race will take place on the 14-turn, 2.439-mile Indianapolis road course, with the green flag scheduled for 3:10 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 12:40 AM IST on Monday, September 21.
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The GTP field will be led by Tom Blomqvist, who secured pole position in the No. 60 Acura Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06. Blomqvist posted a 1:14.674 lap in qualifying to take his second consecutive IMSA pole at Indianapolis. Championship leader Jack Aitken will start alongside him on the front row in the No. 31 Cadillac Whelen V-Series.R.
The race features a 44-car field across four classes — GTP, LMP2, GTD PRO and GTD. The GTP championship battle is also an important storyline heading into Indianapolis, with Aitken leading Laurin Heinrich in the standings. In LMP2, Jeremy Clarke starts from class pole, while the GTD PRO and GTD grids were set according to team championship points after qualifying was affected by weather.
With championship points on the line and only one round remaining after Indianapolis, the IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE coverage will track the major developments throughout the race, including the start, lead changes, pit stops, full-course cautions, incidents, class battles and the final results.
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IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE Updates
3:23 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Final GTP Results
The IMSA Battle on the Bricks has officially finished at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with BMW M Team WRT’s No. 24 BMW taking the overall GTP victory.
| Pos. | Car | Team | Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | BMW M Team WRT | Sheldon van der Linde / Dries Vanthoor |
| 2 | 31 | Cadillac Whelen | Earl Bamber / Jack Aitken |
| 3 | 6 | Porsche Penske Motorsport | Laurin Heinrich / Kévin Estre |
| 4 | 40 | Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing | Jordan Taylor / Louis Deletraz |
| 5 | 60 | Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian | Nick Yelloly / Tom Blomqvist |
| 6 | 10 | Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing | Ricky Taylor / Filipe Albuquerque |
| 7 | 93 | Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian | Tristan Vautier? |
3:23 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Van der Linde Takes the GTP Victory
The race is officially over! Sheldon van der Linde has taken the GTP class victory in the No. 24 BMW after a dramatic final-lap battle with Earl Bamber. Bamber finishes second, 2.926 seconds behind, while Laurin Heinrich completes the GTP podium in third.
In LMP2, Rasmussen takes the class win, with Tincknell second and di Resta third. Vautier finishes fourth.
Olsen wins GTD PRO, with Catsburg 0.993s behind in second. Caldarelli takes third, followed by Sims.
In GTD, Foley takes the class victory, with Ellis just 0.501s behind. M. Bell finishes third, while Altoe is fourth.
3:21 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Final Lap Underway
The final lap is underway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Sheldon van der Linde leads the GTP class in the No. 24 BMW, with Earl Bamber 2.365 seconds behind in second. Laurin Heinrich is third at 5.632s, while Jordan Taylor remains fourth.
In LMP2, Rasmussen leads, with Tincknell 26.941s behind. Di Resta and Vautier follow in third and fourth.
GTD PRO is led by Olsen, with Catsburg only 0.346s behind. Caldarelli runs third, followed by Sims.
In GTD, Foley leads the final-lap battle, with Ellis 0.902s behind and Altoe 5.133s back.
3:20 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Van der Linde Leads With 46 Seconds Left
Just 46 seconds remain in the IMSA Battle on the Bricks, and Sheldon van der Linde has taken control of the GTP class in the No. 24 BMW. Earl Bamber is now 2.068 seconds behind in second, with Laurin Heinrich third at 5.832s and Jordan Taylor fourth at 25.490s.
In LMP2, Rasmussen remains in the lead, followed by Tincknell at 27.563s, Dillmann at 56.989s and di Resta at 57.549s.
The GTD PRO lead has also changed, with Olsen now P1 and Catsburg just 0.346s behind. Johnson’s No. 59 McLaren is shown in the pits, while Caldarelli runs fourth.
In GTD, Foley leads, with Ellis 0.902s behind and Altoe 5.132s back.
3:18 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Van der Linde Takes the Lead
With just 2 minutes and 56 seconds remaining, Sheldon van der Linde has moved into P1 in the GTP class, with Earl Bamber now 1.569 seconds behind in second. Laurin Heinrich runs third at 6.298s, while Jordan Taylor is fourth at 22.051s.
In LMP2, Rasmussen leads, while Tincknell is 27.138s behind. Vautier and P. Fittipaldi are both shown in the pits.
The GTD PRO lead remains with Johnson, with Olsen 1.665s behind and Catsburg 2.119s back. In GTD, Foley leads Ellis by 0.989s, with Altoe and M. Bell completing the top four.
3:15 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Van der Linde Just 0.294s Behind Bamber
With just 5 minutes and 52 seconds remaining, Earl Bamber continues to lead the GTP class in the No. 31 Cadillac, but Sheldon van der Linde is now only 0.294 seconds behind. Laurin Heinrich runs third at 4.710s, while Jordan Taylor is fourth at 18.645s.
The battle for the lead is now extremely tight heading into the closing laps. However, race control is also showing an incident involving Cars 31 and 24 under review, meaning the outcome could still be affected.
In LMP2, Rasmussen leads, with Vautier 12.142s behind and P. Fittipaldi third at 23.305s. GTD PRO is led by Johnson, while Olsen and Catsburg remain close behind.
3:12 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Van der Linde Closes to 0.680s
With 8 minutes and 48 seconds remaining, Earl Bamber continues to lead the GTP class, but Sheldon van der Linde has closed the gap to just 0.680 seconds. Laurin Heinrich runs third at 7.174s, while Jordan Taylor is fourth at 21.554s.
In LMP2, Rasmussen leads, with Vautier 16.330s behind. P. Fittipaldi is third at 31.719s, followed by Tincknell at 32.421s.
The GTD PRO fight remains tight, with Johnson leading Olsen by 1.803s and Catsburg 2.143s behind the leader. Caldarelli sits fourth.
In GTD, Foley remains ahead, with Ellis 1.572s behind and Altoe 4.255s back.
The GTD PRO standings graphic shows Catsburg/Milner leading the class championship standings with 2,709 points.
3:10 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Bamber Holds On as Van der Linde Closes
With 10 minutes and 41 seconds remaining, Earl Bamber continues to lead the GTP class in the No. 31 Cadillac. Sheldon van der Linde is now just 1.717 seconds behind, while Laurin Heinrich runs third at 8.697s. Jordan Taylor remains fourth, 21.728s off the lead.
In LMP2, Rasmussen leads, with Vautier 23.139s behind and Paul di Resta 24.049s back. P. Fittipaldi sits fourth at 34.046s.
The GTD PRO fight remains close, with Johnson leading Olsen by 1.088s. Catsburg is third at 1.472s behind, while Caldarelli sits fourth.
In GTD, Foley continues to lead, with Ellis 1.572s behind, Altoe 4.344s back and M. Bell 5.474s behind the class leader.
3:05 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Bamber Leads, GTD PRO Battle Tightens
With 15 minutes and 49 seconds remaining, Earl Bamber continues to lead the GTP class in the No. 31 Cadillac. Sheldon van der Linde is 2.037 seconds behind, while Laurin Heinrich runs third at 8.115s. Jordan Taylor is fourth at 19.141s.
In LMP2, Rasmussen leads, followed by Vautier at 29.332s, di Resta at 31.670s and P. Fittipaldi at 39.643s.
The GTD PRO battle has tightened considerably. Johnson remains P1, but Olsen is now only 0.430 seconds behind, with Catsburg 2.190s back and Caldarelli in fourth.
In GTD, Foley continues to lead, with Ellis 1.258s behind, Altoe 4.644s back and M. Bell 6.708s behind the class leader.
3:01 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Bamber Still Leads as Heinrich Closes
With 19 minutes and 21 seconds remaining, Earl Bamber continues to lead the GTP class in the No. 31 Cadillac. Sheldon van der Linde is second at 1.667 seconds, while Laurin Heinrich has moved into third, 6.520 seconds behind the leader. Jordan Taylor runs fourth at 13.614s.
In LMP2, Rasmussen leads the class, followed by Vautier, Paul di Resta and P. Fittipaldi.
The GTD PRO battle is led by Johnson, with Olsen just 1.107s behind. De Phillippi is third at 2.117s, while Vervisch sits fourth.
In GTD, Foley remains in front, with Ellis 3.551s behind, Altoe 5.701s back and M. Bell fourth.
2:45 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Bamber Holds Narrow GTP Lead
With 35 minutes and 52 seconds remaining, Earl Bamber continues to lead the GTP class in the No. 31 Cadillac. Sheldon van der Linde is just 0.642 seconds behind, while Jordan Taylor sits third at 4.076s and Laurin Heinrich is fourth at 5.275s.
In LMP2, Paul di Resta remains in front, with Beche 2.201s behind and Tincknell 3.094s back. Rasmussen is fourth at 6.111s.
The GTD PRO battle is led by Johnson, with De Phillippi 1.333s behind. Olsen and Catsburg follow in third and fourth.
In GTD, Foley leads Fraga by 1.801s, with Ellis 2.951s behind the class leader and Altoe another 3.700s back.
2:42 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: 38 Minutes Remaining as Pit Strategy Unfolds
The IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE action has entered another strategic phase, with 38 minutes and 34 seconds remaining on the race clock. The latest timing graphic shows most of the leading cars have completed 11 laps since their last pit stop, including Bamber, Van der Linde, Jordan Taylor, Braun and Heinrich.
Ricky Taylor and Van der Zande are also on 11 laps since their previous stops, while Mueller is on nine and Wittmann has completed just two. The No. 2 Fayer entry remains listed as out.
2:40 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Van der Linde Closes on Bamber
With 40 minutes and 26 seconds remaining, Earl Bamber continues to lead the GTP class in the No. 31 Cadillac, but Sheldon van der Linde is now just 0.679 seconds behind. Jordan Taylor runs third at 3.278s, with Ricky Braun fourth at 5.117s.
In LMP2, Paul di Resta remains in front, while Beche is 2.133s behind. Tincknell sits third at 3.476s, followed by Rasmussen at 5.748s.
The GTD PRO battle is led by Johnson, with De Phillippi only 1.269s back. Olsen and Catsburg complete the top four.
In GTD, Foley leads, but Fraga is just 1.128s behind, setting up another close battle with Ellis and Altoe also within 2.212s of the class leader.
2:31 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Bamber Leads With 50 Minutes Remaining
The race has entered its final 49 minutes and 47 seconds, with Earl Bamber leading the GTP class in the No. 31 Cadillac. Sheldon van der Linde runs second, followed by Jordan Taylor and Ricky Braun.
In LMP2, Paul di Resta leads, with Tincknell second, Rasmussen third and Beche fourth. The class order has changed again as the teams cycle through the late-race pit strategy.
In GTD PRO, Johnson leads De Phillippi, while Olsen and Tandy complete the top four. In GTD, Costa is currently ahead of Foley, Fraga and Barrichello.
2:29 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Race Enters Final 51 Minutes
The IMSA Battle on the Bricks is now into its closing stages, with just 51 minutes and 29 seconds remaining on the race clock. The No. 57 car is currently shown from an onboard camera as the teams push toward the finish.
The timing graphic also shows the No. 04 CrowdStrike Racing by APR with the fastest lap of 1:18.611. The No. 2 United Autosports entry is listed as out.
2:13 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Bamber Leads GTP
The GTP lead has changed again as Earl Bamber takes P1 in the No. 31 Cadillac. Laurin Heinrich is second, just 2.177 seconds behind, while Sheldon van der Linde runs third at 4.741s. Jack De Angelis and Connor De Phillippi complete the top five.
In LMP2, Paul di Resta leads the class, with Tincknell 10.007 seconds behind. Rasmussen is third, followed by Beche and Dillmann.
The LMP2 driver standings graphic shows the No. 43 Clarke/Dillmann pairing leading the championship standings with 1,960 points, ahead of Quinn/Kurtz and Daniel Goldburg.
2:07 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Barrichello Holds GTD Lead
With 1 hour 14 minutes remaining, Dudu Barrichello continues to lead the GTD class in the No. 27 Aston Martin. Daniel Juncadella? No — screenshot shows Costa in second, 2.004 seconds behind, while Foley runs third at 5.594s.
In GTD PRO, Maxime Vervisch leads in the No. 65 Ford, with Barker 1.043s behind. Sorensen is third at 12.034s, followed by Sims and Mitchell.
The GTD driver standings graphic also shows Barrichello leading the points on 2,667, with the Foley/Gallagher pairing 30 points behind.
1:59 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Boulle Leads LMP2
The LMP2 order has changed as Boulle continues to lead the class in the No. 18 car. Paul di Resta runs second, 44.260 seconds behind, while Tincknell is third at 51.418s.
Beche holds fourth, followed by Dillmann and Vautier. P. Fittipaldi is seventh, while Hyett runs eighth. The No. 04 Quinn car is currently in the pits, and Fayer is listed as out.
1:54 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: BMW Takes GTP Lead
The GTP lead has changed as Philipp Eng moves into P1 in the No. 25 BMW, with Earl Bamber’s No. 31 Cadillac 4.481 seconds behind. Laurin Heinrich runs third at 14.041s, followed by Sheldon van der Linde and Tom Blomqvist.
In LMP2, Boulle continues to lead, while Paul di Resta is 49.863s behind. GTD PRO is extremely close, with Verhagen leading Milner by just 0.439s, while King sits third.
In GTD, Barrichello remains in front, with Costa 4.738s back and Foley 6.973s behind the class leader.
1:50 AM IST — Vanthoor Moves Ahead of Blomqvist
Jack Aitken continues to lead the GTP class, but the battle behind him has changed as Dries Vanthoor moves into second, 6.566 seconds off the lead. Tom Blomqvist is now third at 6.745s, with Kévin Estre and Louis Delétraz completing the top five.
In LMP2, Boulle leads the class, with Jeremy Clarke 30.808s behind. Paul di Resta runs third, followed by Tincknell.
The GTD PRO battle remains close, with Verhagen leading Milner by just 0.927s. King is third at 6.159s, while Barnicoat sits fourth.
In GTD, Barrichello has taken the lead, with Costa 4.409s behind and Foley another 2.010s back
1:43 AM IST — Aitken Leads, Blomqvist Drops Further Back
Jack Aitken continues to control the GTP class in the No. 31 Cadillac, while Tom Blomqvist has slipped to 5.526 seconds behind in second. Dries Vanthoor runs third at 6.001s, followed by Kévin Estre and Louis Delétraz.
In LMP2, Goldburg remains in the lead, with Goikhberg 17.532s behind and Jeremy Clarke 20.292s off the class lead. GTD PRO is still headed by Verhagen, with Milner closing to within 0.998s.
In GTD, B. Pedersen continues at the front, while Barrichello runs second, 44.579s behind.
1:36 AM IST — Aitken Extends GTP Lead as Blomqvist Drops Back
Jack Aitken continues to lead the GTP class in the No. 31 Cadillac, with Tom Blomqvist now 4.043 seconds behind in second. Dries Vanthoor sits third at 4.846s, followed by Kévin Estre and Louis Delétraz.
In LMP2, PJ Hyett? Wait screenshot shows Goldburg leading, with Goikhberg 12.641s behind and Jeremy Clarke another 14.940s back. GTD PRO remains led by Verhagen, while Milner is just 0.664s behind. In GTD, B. Pedersen holds P1, with Barker, Costa and Foley following.
1:26 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Aitken Holds GTP Lead
Jack Aitken continues to lead the GTP class in the No. 31 Cadillac, with Tom Blomqvist now 3.597 seconds behind in the No. 60 Acura. Dries Vanthoor runs third at 5.146 seconds, followed by Kevin Estre and Felipe Deletraz.
In GTD PRO, Verhagen leads Milner by 0.773 seconds, while the No. 9 Lamborghini of Caldarelli is currently shown in the pits. The race clock has approximately 1 hour 55 minutes remaining.
1:22 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Aitken Takes the Lead
A change at the front of the GTP field! Jack Aitken has moved into P1 in the No. 31 Cadillac, with Tom Blomqvist now 2.078 seconds behind in the No. 60 Acura.
Dries Vanthoor runs third at 2.517 seconds from the leader, followed by Kevin Estre and Felipe Deletraz. The No. 23 Aston Martin of Ross Gunn is sixth, while the race clock shows approximately 1 hour 58 minutes remaining.
1:18 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Blomqvist Leads as Aitken Stays Close
Tom Blomqvist continues to lead the GTP class in the No. 60 Acura, with Jack Aitken 0.734 seconds behind in the No. 31 Cadillac. Dries Vanthoor remains third at 1.030 seconds off the lead, while Kevin Estre and Felipe Deletraz complete the top five.
In LMP2, Boulle leads, with Cumming second and Lutke third, while Jeremy Clarke is currently listed in the pits. In GTD PRO, Verhagen leads Milner by 0.826 seconds.
The GTD battle is headed by Jesse Gamble, with Patrese second and Gallagher third. Around 2 hours 2 minutes remain on the race clock.
1:13 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Gamble Leads GTD
The GTD class is currently headed by Jesse Gamble in the No. 27 Aston Martin, with the No. 96 BMW of Gallagher 5.180 seconds behind. The No. 34 Ferrari of Patrese runs third, followed by B. Pedersen and Stevenson.
The No. 36 car is currently shown in the pits, while the race clock has approximately 2 hours 7 minutes remaining.
1:10 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Aitken Closes in on Blomqvist
The battle for the GTP lead is tightening at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Jack Aitken is now just 0.227 seconds behind race leader Tom Blomqvist, with the No. 31 Cadillac applying pressure to the No. 60 Acura.
Dries Vanthoor runs third at 1.366 seconds off the lead, followed by Kevin Estre and Felipe Deletraz. The No. 7 Porsche of Mathieu Jaminet? is shown in the pits, while the race clock has 2 hours 11 minutes remaining.
1:05 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Gamble Leads GTD Battle
The GTD class is currently led by Jesse Gamble in the No. 27 Aston Martin, with the No. 96 BMW of Madison Snow 2.899 seconds behind in second. Alessandro Pier Guidi is third in the No. 34 Ferrari, followed by Bryan Sellers and Klaus Bachler.
The GTD battle remains closely packed behind the leader, with several cars separated by only a few seconds. The race clock shows approximately 2 hours 16 minutes remaining at this stage.
1:00 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Blomqvist Extends Lead
Tom Blomqvist continues to lead the GTP class in the No. 60 Acura, with Jack Aitken 0.723 seconds behind in second. Dries Vanthoor is third, 1.794 seconds off the lead, while Felipe Deletraz and Kevin Estre complete the current GTP top five.
In the other classes, Jeremy Clarke leads LMP2, Raffaele Marciello? no — Verhagen leads GTD PRO in the No. 1 BMW, while Gallagher leads GTD in the No. 96 BMW. The race clock shows approximately 2 hours 21 minutes remaining.
12:55 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Blomqvist Still Leads
Tom Blomqvist continues to head the overall GTP order in the No. 60 Acura as the field races through the early stages at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Jack Aitken remains second in the No. 31 Cadillac, with Dries Vanthoor third and Felipe Deletraz fourth.
Kevin Estre is running fifth, followed by Albuquerque, Gunn, Eng, Yelloly and Van der Helm. The race clock shows approximately 2 hours 25 minutes remaining, with the field continuing to settle into its long-run pace.
12:50 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Blomqvist Leads, Aitken Runs Second
Tom Blomqvist continues to lead the GTP field in the No. 60 Acura as the race settles into its early stages at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Jack Aitken remains second in the No. 31 Cadillac, followed by Dries Vanthoor and Felipe Deletraz.
The No. 6 Porsche of Kevin Estre is currently fifth, while Albuquerque, Gunn, Eng, Yelloly and Clarke complete the top 10 shown on the live running order. Around 2 hours 31 minutes remain on the race clock.
Aitken’s championship position is also being highlighted during the race, with the No. 31 driver currently leading the GTP standings on 2,752 points.
12:47 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Early Pit Stops Begin
The opening phase of the IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE race is underway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Tom Blomqvist maintaining the lead in the No. 60 Acura. Jack Aitken remains second in the No. 31 Cadillac, followed by Dries Vanthoor and Felipe Deletraz.
The first pit-stop activity is also appearing in the field, with the No. 04 and No. 7 cars listed in the pits. Around 2 hours 33 minutes remain on the race clock.
12:44 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Race Underway at Indianapolis
The IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE action is now underway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 2-hour, 40-minute race has got off the line, with the GTP field led from the front row by Tom Blomqvist in the No. 60 Acura and Jack Aitken in the No. 31 Cadillac. The opening phase of the race is now unfolding around the Indianapolis road course.
12:40 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: GREEN FLAG!
The IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE action is underway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The green flag has dropped for the 2-hour, 40-minute WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race, with Tom Blomqvist leading the GTP field from pole position in the No. 60 Acura Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06. GTP championship leader Jack Aitken starts alongside him from the front row in the No. 31 Cadillac.
12:25 AM IST — IMSA Battle on the Bricks LIVE: Race build-up underway
The final preparations are underway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks. Tom Blomqvist will lead the GTP field from pole position, with GTP championship leader Jack Aitken starting alongside him on the front row in the No. 31 Cadillac Whelen V-Series.R.
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Qualifying facts:
- Blomqvist: P1 — 1:14.674
- Aitken: P2 — 1:14.975
- Race start: 3:10 PM ET / 12:40 AM IST
- Race duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Track: 2.439-mile, 14-turn Indianapolis road course
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