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Associated Press
08-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Romain Leroux targets Silver Cup success in GT World Challenge Europe with Aston Martin
Romain Leroux kicks off his 2025 season with ambition alongside Aston Martin and Walkenhorst Motorsport in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance. 'We've got the car, the crew, and the experience. I've never felt more ready to fight at the front and chase results across Europe and Asia this season' — Romain Leroux PARIS, FRANCE, April 8, 2025 / / -- After a strong 2024 campaign highlighted by a podium at Monza, French GT driver Romain Leroux launches into the 2025 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance season with Aston Martin and Walkenhorst Motorsport with eyes set on Silver Cup glory. He also embarks on a parallel campaign in the Thai Super Series with Team NZ, adding an international dimension to his racing calendar. A decisive season, solid preparation After a year of steady progress in 2024, Romain Leroux heads into 2025 with fresh momentum. Still driving the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 with Walkenhorst Motorsport, he's ready to make his mark in what is set to be the most competitive Silver Cup season yet, with 18 entries on the grid. The goal is clear: fight at the front and contend for top results. Last year, Romain scored a podium finish at Monza. With a well-managed race from both drivers and team, he achieved a solid third place. This key result shows the progress made over the course of the season and further strengthens his motivation for the season ahead. 'I'm more ready than ever' 'Last year, I learned a lot: about the new car, how to manage strategy in endurance races, the dynamics of the team... This season, I really feel ready. We have a high-performance car, which the team now knows very well, and a solid crew. The objective is simple: to be consistent and minimize mistakes, which is crucial in GT world challenge to aim for the best possible results and victories.' A prestigious calendar, huge challenges Romain will return to the finest circuits of Europe: Paul Ricard (April 11-13), Monza (May 30-June 1), Spa-Francorchamps (June 25-29) and Barcelona (October 10-12). Such an array of venues allows him to compete in the highest category and to showcase his full potential. Partners to back him all the way Throughout the season, Romain counts on committed partners such as AdvanIDe, Pourquoi Pas and PRFM for their support. These strategic partnership to allow him to aim for excellence. An international program Alongside his commitment to European endurance racing, Romain will also be taking part in the Thai Super Series (TSS) in Asia with Team NZ. This participation will give him the opportunity to discover new circuits and face top-level competition, reinforcing his experience and versatility in GT racing. Stay updated about his season 📸 @romainleroux_ Calypso Montibert Romain Leroux Racing + +33 6 59 28 11 45 Legal Disclaimer:
Muscat Daily
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Muscat Daily
Al Manar Racing by Team WRT to compete in full season of GT World Challenge Europe
Muscat – Al Manar Racing by Team WRT's Al Faisal al Zubair said he will tackle both the 2025 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance and Sprint Cups this season. At an exclusive press reception and announcement at the Kempinski Hotel in Muscat on Sunday evening, the Omani confirmed that Al-Manar Racing's association with Team WRT will stretch to the 10-race programme and he will team up with Jens Klingmann and Ben Tuck this season. The evening was held under the patronage of His Highness Kamel Bin Fahad Bin Mahmoud al Saeed, Secretary-General of Oman's General Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers. Al Zubair said: 'I am excited to announce my programme for 2025. Al Manar Racing Klingman by Team WRT will be participating in the BMW M4 GT3 Evo for the full season of GT World Challenge Europe. The championship will consist of 10 rounds for both the Endurance and Sprint championships. 'I'll be teaming up with Jens Klingmann and Ben Tuck for this season's Gold Cup title assault and can't wait to get it all started at Paul Ricard next month.' The new chapter in Al Zubair's career and the association with Team WRT kicked off in spectacular fashion with a stunning victory at the Dubai 24hr race with Dan Harper, Max Hesse, Ben Tuck and Darren Leung in January. Al-Zubair became the first Omani driver ever to claim the overall win in the gruelling race at the Dubai Autodrome. Last year, he enjoyed a valuable season competing under the Al-Manar Racing banner and won the Gold Cup category and finished second overall at the prestigious Crowdstrike 24hr of Spa in Belgium. British team-mate Tuck drove a Ferrari for Kessel Racing in last year's GT World Challenge Europe's Endurance Cup and is a full-time endurance driver and performance coach. German racer Klingmann, 34, is a long-time BMW factory driver, who led Team WRT to a memorable win at Monza in September 2024. Action kicks off with the opening round of the Endurance Cup at the Paul Ricard circuit in France on April 11th-13th.
