Cadillac Racing is set to return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 2024, with three Cadillac V-Series.R hybrid race cars manned by seasoned championship-winning drivers. This marks the second consecutive year that Cadillac Racing has secured three invitations from the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) to compete in the endurance race.
The Le Mans line-up includes: the No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R, driven by Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn and Alex Palou; the No. 3 Cadillac V-Series.R, piloted by Sébastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande and Scott Dixon; and the No. 311 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R, with reigning IMSA GTP champion Pipo Derani and Jack Aitken, alongside a yet-to-be-announced co-driver.
In 2023, Cadillac Racing made its debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar category, with the No. 2 Cadillac V-Series.R clinching a podium finish and the No. 3 Cadillac V-Series.R securing fourth place at Circuit de la Sarthe. Additionally, the No. 311 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R finished 10th in its class.
“We were excited to race in the 100th anniversary of Le Mans in 2023. To be on the podium in 2023 with a brand-new car, new team and new rules was amazing,” said GM sports car racing program manager Laura Wontrop Klauser.
“In 2024, we’ll keep pushing forward, use the lessons from 2023 to make us stronger on the program and be ready to go against the best in the world at Le Mans.”
The Cadillac V-Series.R, developed in collaboration with Cadillac Design and chassis constructor Dallara, features a purpose-built Cadillac 5.5l DOHC V8 engine.
John Roth, vice president of global Cadillac, added, “After scoring our first podium finish at this iconic endurance race in 2023, we look to build on that success and showcase the Cadillac V-Series.R’s technology, innovation and durability, while demonstrating the remarkable capabilities and determination of our race teams.
“We’re thrilled for Cadillac Racing to return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with three cars competing for the overall win in the Hypercar class.”
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