Logan Sargeant to make Rolex 24 debut with Era Motorsport

Era Motorsport finalized its driver lineup for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, headlined by former Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant. 

The team also confirmed Ferdinand Habsburg, a champion in the FIA World Endurance Championship, Asian Le Mans Series and European Le Mans Series, along with tech pioneer Naveen Rao. The trio, along with a yet-to-be-named FIA silver-rated driver, will share the No. 18 Oreca 07 LMP2 for the upcoming endurance classic. 

This will mark Sargeant’s debut in the Rolex 24, with his only previous experience in IMSA coming in the final two rounds last year with PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports. 

“I’m super excited to be tackling my first-ever Daytona 24 with Era to kick off 2026," said Sargeant, a native Floridian. "It’s a race I’ve always wanted to be part of, with how close it is to home. It’ll be great to get acquainted with my teammates at the ROAR and push hard to come away with a Rolex at the end of the race.”

In addition to championship-winning experience in various series, Habsburg comes in also having an LMP2 class win in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He, along with Rao, are set for contest the full slate of endurance rounds. 

“There is something truly special about starting the season in Daytona," said Habsburg. "This will be my fifth time racing at the Rolex 24 and my first full IMSA Endurance season.

"I am really looking forward to working with Era Motorsport. They showed in 2024 that they know how to win this race, and I will give everything I have to make it happen again this year. I came close to grabbing that Rolex in 2022, and this could finally be the year I get it. I am also excited to race at iconic tracks like Watkins Glen and Road Atlanta.”

Rao, who made his name as a pioneer of artificial intelligence in the tech world, has also built a solid reputation as a racer having previously claimed an LMP3 title.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Era Motorsport for the 2026 IMSA season," said Rao. "We’ve built a strong team and I’m confident in what we can do together. My focus now is on preparing as best as possible and seeing everything come together at Daytona.”

The 2026 season will mark the seventh year for Era Motorsport competing in IMSA’s LMP2 class. Over that time, they have scored two wins at Daytona and two championship podiums. And team owner Kyle Tilley is excited for the possibilities of this roster adding to that success. 

“I have no doubt in my mind that this year is going to be a great one," said Tilley. "Even though it’s a big switch-up from our 2025 season, everyone has been wonderful to work with and has already proven themselves capable behind the wheel.

“The LMP2 class is the most competitive it’s ever been, so we know it’s going to be tough. But just like every other year, we’re here to win, and we’ll do everything it takes to make that happen.”