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Extreme Speed Motorsports’ number 30 HPD-Honda ARX-03b was excluded from third place in the Silverstone World Endurance Championship round, moving Strakka racing into the final podium position.
Ryan Dalziel, Scott Sharp and David Heinemeier Hansson, were removed from the race result after its front and rear underfloor skid planks were found to be under the 20mm thickness required by the regulations.
A team statement read their non-compliance with ACO regulations was "a result of chassis modifications to comply with the rules" due to modifications run under the Tudor United SportsCar Championship round at Sebring.
The second Tequila Patrón ESM team entry, No. 31, started in eighth position, with Jon Fogarty behind the wheel. By the 12th lap (approximately 30 minutes into the race), Fogarty had reached sixth. He began experiencing brake issues – pitting for 30 minutes. After handing over to Ed Brown and David Brabham, The No. 31 was awarded a sixth-place finish following the disqualification