Motul Petit Le Mans 2023: Before this weekend’s Motul Petit Le Mans, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup’s apex, 54 cars are expected on the track.
The Wednesday announcement mosaic showcases remarkable motorsport talents. The meticulously curated lineup includes ten GTP class cars, nine LMP2 cars, eight GTD Pro cars, and an incredible 19 GTD cars.
Racing celebrities are essential in the story. Third, drivers who respect the rules heighten dangers in GTP. Scott Dixon, a racing great, returns to Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R. JDC-Miller Motorsports’ Porsche 963 is driven by speedster Jenson Button. Renowned driver Helio Castroneves drives the elegant No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06. Famous driver Josef Newgarden plans his path in the dynamically limited No. 7 Team Penske Porsche.
The return of Marco Wittmann and Sheldon van der Linde to BMW M Team RLL is exciting. Their Nos. 24 and 25 cars seem promising, so it’s hard not to be. Laurens Vanthoor handles the No. 6 Penske Porsche, ready for a show. Louis Deletraz drives the No. 10 Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport Acura, a title contender, through the tricky circuit.
Speed wizard Neel Jani is driving the Porsche for Proton Competition and returning to Petit Le Mans following success in 2012 and 2013. This is the first of many unforgettable returns. Aitken makes his final outing as the third driver in the No. 31 Action Express Racing Cadillac before becoming a full-time racer in 2024.
With Tower Motorsports’ Oreca 07 Gibson, Ari Balogh, who can’t be stopped, moves from LMP3 to LMP2. His drivers, Scott McLaughlin and Kyffin Simpson, are brave too. John Falb loops back in the No. 35 TDS Racing Oreca, showing his determination. AF Corse, a longtime LMP2 team, features Francois Perrodo, Matthieu Vaxiviere, and Emmanuel Collard, a gifted trio on the edge of greatness.
LMP3’s WeatherTech Championship Finals is mysterious because lineups have yet to be announced. Joao Barbosa drives the No. 33 Sean Creech Motorsport Ligier JS P320 Nissan, although the other drivers are unknown. At the same time, Cameron Shields’ No. 38 Performance Tech Motorsports Ligier awaits its final parts like a solution.
Kevin Estre, a Speedmaster with power and elegance, joins Pfaff Motorsports’ No. 9 Porsche 911 GT3 R in GTD Pro. The No. 23 The Heart of Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT3 team includes professional driver David Pittard. Ross Gunn and Alex Riberas drive this automobile. Team strength increases with this manoeuvre.
Factory stalwarts James Calado and Miguel Molina make Simon Mann’s Ferrari 296 GT3 more significant in GTD Pro, delivering a story of speed and precision. Risi Competizione’s Prancing Horse is led by Alessandro Pier Guidi, Daniel Serra, and Davide Rigon, making things more exciting. The Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 piloted by Iron Lynx’s Jordan Pepper, Mirko Bortolotti, and Franck Perera, can be heard throughout the GTD Pro class as they aim to win.
GTD leadership changes to Rahel Frey, Michelle Gatting, and Doriane Pin. They do this by reviving the Iron Dames’ resolve, which propels their ambition. Triarsi Competizione, Cetilar Racing, and Magnus Racing are Endurance Cup veterans. They make GTD an unbeatable show with their colours.
Wright Motorsports, a racing expert, plays music with two automobiles. Ryan Hardwick returns in the notoriously accurate No. 16 Porsche. He will race with strong teammates Zach Robichon, Jan Heylen, and Hardwick.
Turner Motorsports recommends giving Thomas Merrill the No. 97 BMW M4 GT3, the Rolex 24 at Daytona LMP3 winner. John Edwards’ departure ushers in a new age and creates a dramatic ending.
Riley’s single-mindedness among expectations makes Porsche a symbol of strength in Kellymoss. Because the No. 91 automobile is missing, David Brule, Alec Udell, and Julien Andlauer collaborate. They worked hard even in harsh times.
A gorgeous exhibition is ready, a cloth woven with skill, effort, and tenacity. During the Motul Petit Le Mans 2023, engines roar and show speed and endurance. Winners will be immortalized in racing.
