Here is some brilliant news for motorsport fans: as Speedcafe reports, Australian ace Tom Sargent has landed a full-time IMSA drive with Wright Motorsports for the 2027 season. The 23-year-old is stepping up to contest the full 11-round calendar for the first time, joining team owner Adam Adelson after previously competing in the Endurance Cup with the squad last year and this season.
Sargent has firmly established himself as a Porsche specialist, earning a spot in the German marque’s driver pool as a North American selected driver. Reflecting on the step up, Sargent stated, “I will be returning for my third year now with Wright Motorsports, but this time as their full-time IMSA driver. To say I’m excited is an understatement.” He added, “I have had a good two years learning and developing with the team and the series, and to have their faith in me to step up into this role is so special.”
Wright Motorsports is heading into its ninth season in IMSA, maintaining an exclusive relationship with Porsche equipment that will continue into 2027. Team owner Adelson shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming campaign and his new full-time pairing, noting, “Having Tom alongside me for the full season is something I am particularly looking forward to.” Adelson further explained, “We have developed a great relationship both on and off the track, and I have seen firsthand how much he has grown as a driver.”
While Wright Motorsports has not yet announced its co-drivers for 2027, the wider driver market is already swirling with movement. Adelson’s former full-time co-driver Callum Ilott is reportedly eyeing an IndyCar opportunity. In that paddock, Juncos Hollinger Racing is rumoured to retain Rinus VeeKay, while former McLaren driver Nolan Siegel has been tipped to take another seat.
That leaves just one vacancy at Dale Coyne Racing, a team that recently announced Nikita Johnson for 2027. Meanwhile, Alpine junior Alex Dunne has also been linked to the second seat after recently testing at Barber.
