Overview
- Tower confirmed the No. 8 ORECA 07-Gibson lineup with owner-driver John Farano and full-season partner Sébastien Bourdais, endurance regular Sebastian Alvarez, and Kyffin Simpson added for the Rolex 24.
- Simpson rejoins the team after prior endurance stints with Tower and a recent IndyCar sophomore year that included his first podium on the Streets of Toronto.
- Farano, Bourdais, and Alvarez were part of the car that took the flag first at the 2025 Rolex 24 before losing the result in post-race scrutineering for a plank wear violation.
- Tower’s 2025 campaign peaked with second at Sebring, with no finishes better than seventh in the remaining five races.
- Bourdais is set for his 17th Rolex 24 appearance as he also readies for a second FIA WEC season with Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA.