Lamborghini has revealed its revised strategy for the SC63 prototype program following early setbacks at the 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona. The company will focus exclusively on five IMSA endurance races in 2025, stepping back from its previous dual-championship approach.

Key points of the revised program:

• Partnership with Riley as operational support for development and U.S. races
• Focus on in-house development throughout 2025
• Plans for potential Evo "Joker" upgrades addressing vehicle dynamics, suspension, aero, and weight
• Aim to transition to customer programs by 2026
• No immediate plans to return to WEC Hypercar class

Development priorities include:

• Improving overall performance benchmarks
• Addressing cooling issues identified at Daytona
• Creating a competitive package suitable for customer teams

Future considerations:

• Open to WEC return if performance targets are met
• Potential continuation of Riley partnership beyond 2025
• Focus on making the program viable for customer teams
• Commitment to IMSA and the U.S. market remains strong

The program's success will be evaluated based on performance improvements during the remaining four races and 34 hours of competition in 2025. Lamborghini maintains flexibility in its approach, with decisions about the program's future direction to be finalized based on development progress and customer interest.

The company emphasizes its commitment to balancing emotional racing aspirations with practical business considerations, aiming to establish the SC63 as a competitive option for customer teams while maintaining its presence in the crucial U.S. market.

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