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Dudu Barrichello questions harsh VIR penalty

Published August 24, 2026 · Updated August 24, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Heart of Racing co-driver Eduardo Barrichello criticized a late-race drive-through penalty imposed on Tom Gamble during Sunday's Michelin GT Challenge at Virginia International Raceway.

Barrichello described the penalty, which occurred while battling for the GTD class victory with just six minutes remaining, as "a bit too harsh." newsbetting.club

The contact cost the #27 Team Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo a chance at the overall win in the GT-only feature event.

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