Cadillac Racing Returns to 24 Hours of Le Mans with Four V-Series.R Hypercars

šŸš—šŸ’Ø Cadillac is revving up for an electrifying return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the most prestigious endurance races in motorsports. For 2025, Cadillac Racing will field four Cadillac V-Series.R racecars, competing in the highly competitive Hypercar classā€”an expansion that highlights the brandā€™s commitment to innovation, performance, and championship glory.

A Historic Milestone at Circuit de la Sarthe

Marking 75 years since Cadillac first raced at Le Mans, the luxury automaker is poised to make history on June 14-15, 2025. The eventā€™s organizer, Automobile Club de lā€™Ouest, extended invitations to Cadillac Racing following their strong performances over the past two yearsā€”including a podium finish in 2023.

šŸ’¬ ā€œWeā€™re thrilled to return to Le Mans with four cars competing for the overall win,ā€ said John Roth, Vice President, Global Cadillac. ā€œAfter earning our first podium finish in 2023 and securing a top 10 finish last year, we are determined to build on that success and showcase the Cadillac V-Series.Rā€™s advanced technology, performance, and innovation.ā€

Star-Studded Lineup and Elite Racing Teams

Cadillac Racingā€™s Hypercar entries will feature some of the most accomplished names in motorsports:

šŸ”¹ Nos. 12 & 38 ā€“ Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R

  • Earned automatic entry via full-season FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) participation
  • Drivers: Jenson Button, Earl Bamber, SĆ©bastien Bourdais, Alex Lynn, Norman Nato, and Will Stevens

šŸ”¹ No. 101 ā€“ Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R

  • Full-season IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (GTP class) entrant
  • Primary Driver: Ricky Taylor (additional lineup TBA)

šŸ”¹ No. 311 ā€“ Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R

  • Returning for its third consecutive Le Mans appearance under Action Express Racing
  • Primary Driver: Jack Aitken (additional lineup TBA)

In 2023, Cadillac Racing made an impressive Hypercar debut, securing third and fourth-place finishes. Last year, the team demonstrated incredible resilience, qualifying second and third before clinching a top-seven finish.

Cadillacā€™s Cutting-Edge Engineering

The Cadillac V-Series.R is a powerhouse, engineered for peak performance with a 5.5L DOHC V-8 engine, developed by GMā€™s Performance and Racing Propulsion team in Michigan. Co-developed with Cadillac Design, Cadillac Racing, and chassis expert Dallara, this cutting-edge machine incorporates signature Cadillac elements like vertical lighting and aerodynamic floating blades.

Cadillacā€™s Legacy at Le Mans

šŸ Cadillacā€™s relationship with Le Mans dates back to 1950, when the brand made its debut with the Series 61 coupes. That year, Miles and Sam Collier finished 10th, while Briggs Cunninghamā€™s famed ā€œLe Monstreā€ placed 11th. The automaker returned to the iconic race in 2000, 2001, and 2002 with its Northstar LMP prototypes.

Looking Ahead to Le Mans 2025

With an expanded lineup and a history of competitive performances, Cadillac is aiming for the ultimate prizeā€”a Hypercar victory at Le Mans. As the team prepares to take on the worldā€™s best endurance racers, fans can expect a thrilling display of speed, strategy, and sheer determination.

šŸ”„ Will Cadillac capture its first overall win at Le Mans? Stay tuned as the countdown begins!

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