UK-based TF Sport has revealed the driving force trios for its pair of LMGT3 Corvettes for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship. The headline from its announcement is the signing of 2023 GTE Am champion Ben Keating, who returns to a full-time drive within the WEC after a yr spent in IMSA’s LMP2 class with United Autosports. The bronze-rated Texan will race alongside 2024 ELMS LMP2 champion Jonny Edgar and works driver Daniel Juncadella race within the No. 33 Z06 LMGT3.R.
Three drivers return within the sister automobile, with Tom Van Rompuy, Rui Andrade and Charlie Eastwood set to share the No. 81.
“2024 was a constructing yr for us and Corvette Racing that ended with some actually constructive outcomes for all concerned,” group proprietor Tom Ferrier stated. “I feel that exhibits how a lot laborious work and dedication was put in behind the scenes. For 2025 now we have two actually nice line-ups and I’m hoping we will be racing on the entrance proper from the beginning of the yr and again the place ourselves and Corvette Racing belong.
“I’m very grateful for the assist of GM, Corvette Racing and the drivers for making this program occur. We can’t wait to get entering into Qatar.”
For Keating, who received the 2022 GTE Am title with TF Sport, the WEC gig provides to his Rolex 24 At Daytona GTD PRO drive as a part of Trackhouse by TF Sport’s all-star group. It’s a globe-trotting effort which is able to see him push for a 3rd Le Mans class win and WEC class title.
“I’m so excited to be again within the FIA World Endurance Championship household,” Keating added. “I’ve missed all of the individuals and locations I’ve come to like. I’m additionally thrilled to be again with TF Sport for most of the similar causes.
“This shall be a brand new automobile for me, however I’m excited to race in the identical Corvette that I promote at Keating Chevrolet. I’m grateful to have the ability to come again.”
Edgar is grateful for the possibility to compete within the WEC for the primary time after a head-turning season competing within the ELMS and IMSA LMP2 lessons.
“It’s nice to be racing with TF Sport once more after the success we had collectively within the ELMS in 2024,” he stated. “Racing within the FIA World Endurance Championship and within the 24 Hours of Le Mans is a tremendous alternative for me and I’m trying ahead to my first GT3 racing season.
“My teammates are nice too, with Ben having already received the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship with Corvette and Dani having had a whole lot of success in GT3 racing; I’m certain I can study so much from each of them.”
Fellow bronze-graded Belgian racer Van Rompuy, in the meantime, is worked up to return to the championship for a second season with TF.
“We completed final season on a excessive, so our expectations for 2025 are even larger,” he stated. “I do know now we have a robust and constant package deal to combat for good outcomes. I really feel very proud to drive for one more yr alongside Charlie and Rui.
“As a group, we made actually good progress final season, so my want to win is at an all-time excessive. I stay up for seeing all of the followers once more — thanks all in your nice assist!”
The 2 line-ups are anticipated on observe in a couple of weeks for his or her first check classes in preparation for the upcoming season, which will get underway in Qatar subsequent February.
