Ferrari ace Daniel Serra will likely be becoming a member of Manny Franco within the Conquest Racing Ferrari 296 GT3 for the complete season of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD competitors. Two different Conquest alumni will likely be on board the No. 34 Ferrari for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, Cedric Sbirrazzuoli and Giacomo Altoe.
“I’m thrilled and genuinely excited to announce our driver lineup for the Rolex 24,” stated group proprietor Eric Bachelart. “We’ve loved great success in 2024, together with a victory with Daniel and Giacomo, in addition to one other win and several other podiums with Manny and Cedric. Manny and I had mapped out a two-year plan; to study within the first 12 months and intention for wins within the second. Exceeding these expectations this earlier season has solely additional fueled our willpower. We’re extremely motivated and able to struggle for the championship in 2025. I can’t wait to kick off the season at Daytona.”
Franco is coming into his second season with Conquest within the WeatherTech Championship. Teamed with Albert Costa Balboa for 2024, the pair completed fourth within the GTD standings, with a win at Motul Petit Le Mans capping off the 12 months. He’s hoping to capitalize on the momentum inbuilt his rookie season.
“I’m excited to proceed competing within the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Conquest Racing for an additional 12 months,” stated Franco. “This previous 12 months, we completed some spectacular outcomes and we’re decided to maintain that going and set the stage for a profitable 2025 season. Our precedence is at all times to enhance, and we’re centered on constantly difficult for podiums and victories.”
Brazilian Serra competed within the group’s occasional GTD PRO entry twice in 2024, together with a victory at Street America with Altoe. Mixed with a Rolex 24 victory and a pair of second-place finishes with Risi Competizione, the Ferrari manufacturing unit driver had a powerful 4 podium finishes in seven GTD PRO begins in 2024. Serra is wanting ahead to a full season of competitors in 2025.
“IMSA is considered one of my favourite championships, and doing the complete season in 2025 will likely be superb,” he stated. “I’m excited to hitch Conquest Racing full time after the nice expertise we shared within the races we did collectively in 2024. The group’s power, dedication, and efficiency are inspiring. I’m assured we’ll obtain nice issues collectively. Beginning the 12 months at Daytona is particular — it’s considered one of my favourite races and holds a novel place in my coronary heart, particularly after my unbelievable win in 2024. I can’t wait to construct on that momentum and tackle the challenges of a full season.”
Sbirrazzuoli was the group’s endurance addition in 2024, serving to Franco and Costa obtain a podium consequence on three events – a third-place end at Daytona, adopted by second at Watkins Glen and the victory at Petit Le Mans.
“After a primary season in IMSA, the place we grew race by race as a group, I used to be actually wanting to be a part of this system in 2025,” Sbirrazzuoli stated. “Subsequently, I’m actually blissful to be again with the group and I’m hungry for extra. Final 12 months we kicked off the season within the 24 Hours of Daytona with a third-place end, so let’s hope we will climb a pair extra steps of the rostrum for the 2025 version. Lastly, I’d wish to thank Manny and Eric for his or her belief and I’ll give it my finest all season lengthy.”
The 2025 WeatherTech Championship season kicks off the the Roar Earlier than the 24 on Jan. 17-19, adopted by the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Jan. 23-26.
