Jack Aitken and his team continue to compete intensely in the 2026 season, achieving another podium in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach but unable to reach victory. After the race, Aitken expressed that they do not fall into despair despite not being able to stand on the highest step of the podium.
Starting from fourth position, Aitken showcased his skill by overtaking rivals and moving to the front, before handing the baton to his teammate, Frederik Vesti. However, race strategies and the calling of yellow flags at strange moments hindered their progress during the 100 minutes of competition.
Ultimately, Vesti finished in second place, just 0.818 seconds behind Renger van der Zande from the Acura Meyer Shank Racing team, marking the achievement as the second consecutive podium for the #31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R unit. Aitken noted that consistency in racing is a virtue and that, despite the frustration of not winning, they are accumulating important points.
Aitken, 30, reflected on his situation, stating that with time and continuity, victories will eventually come. Vesti, 24, added that, nonetheless, they are ranked among the best and that, while the luck of the yellow flags played against them, their performance has been admired. With a fifth consecutive podium for him, both drivers are optimistic about the upcoming challenges of the competition.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
