Former IndyCar driver turned sportscar star Sébastien Bourdais is a two-time IndyCar winner at the famed street circuit, earning victories with Dale Coyne Racing in 2017 and 2018. Now, he’ll look to add another St. Pete triumph to his résumé in a different discipline.

Since stepping away from full-time IndyCar competition, the Frenchman has established himself as a leading sportscar driver with Cadillac and currently competes full-time in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Hertz Team JOTA.

Bourdais had planned to race in IMSA’s LMP2 class in 2026 with Tower Motorsports, but recently announced his immediate departure from the program.

For St. Pete, he will compete with McCumbee-McAleer Racing, carrying Kart4Kids sponsorship on the car.

“I’m super excited to once again race on the streets of St. Petersburg!” Bourdais said. “It’s a real thrill to join the Whelen MX-5 Cup at such a meaningful place. St. Petersburg is my home and I’ve been fortunate to have success in open-wheel racing on that track. Many thanks to Mazda and MMR for putting this together, and to Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA for letting me pursue this opportunity.”