Connor Zilisch Makes GTP Debut at Rolex 24, Affirms NASCAR Focus and Openness to F1

The 19-year-old treats Daytona as a springboard to a Cup rookie campaign that takes precedence over any hypothetical move to open-wheel.

Overview

He is contesting his first IMSA GTP outing with Whelen Cadillac at Daytona after winning the LMP2 class on debut two years ago.
In a few weeks he begins his first full-time NASCAR Cup season in the No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet.
He said he wouldn’t say no to Formula 1 if his first years in Cup are very successful, noting Cadillac’s planned F1 entry and his Red Bull ties, yet he emphasized his present commitment to stock cars.
His résumé spans wins in ARCA, Mazda MX-5 Cup, the CARS Tour, Trans-Am, IMSA and 10 victories in the 2025 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, where his title bid ended under a playoff format NASCAR has since revised.
Also at Daytona, 2009 F1 champion Jenson Button expressed interest in a NASCAR Truck drive, highlighting active cross-series interest.