Vancouver Island’s own Nicole Havrda is poised for a defining 2026 season as she makes the leap from single-seaters into prototype racing with Shopify Racing powered by TWOth Autosport. The 20-year-old F1 Academy and Formula Regional Americas alum will contest the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge endurance rounds in the all-new Ligier JS P325 LMP3, sharing the #2 entry with fellow Canadian Travis Hill as the team launches both a new program and the next-generation Ligier platform.

A multi-time champion in Formula Pro USA and a proven front-runner in Formula Regional Americas, Havrda brings sharp race craft and high-downforce experience into her first full prototype campaign — a strategic step toward the upper tiers of international sports car racing. With early-season events at iconic circuits like Sebring and COTA, 2026 promises a demanding blend of speed, precision, and endurance competition.

Next chapter. Bigger stage. And a homegrown talent continuing to rise. You can follow Nicole’s journey and cheer her on via her Instagram: @nicole.havrda. We are rooting for you Nicole!