The new adventure of R-ace GP in Endurance

A benchmark team for promotion formulas, the French team launched into Endurance this season with a runner-up place in the Michelin Le Mans Cup. Thibaut de Mérindol, its founder, takes stock of this first year and looks to the future.

Published on 20/11/2024 à 18:00

Valentin GLO

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The new adventure of R-ace GP in Endurance

After Road to Le Mans, R-ace GP hopes to participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the future - Photo: DPPI

Safe bet of the car, which has seen names like Nyck de Vries, Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, Robert Shwartzman, Charles Milesi, Logan sargeant, Victor Martins, Oscar piastri, Gabriel Bortoleto and Isack Hadjar, the Vendée team R-ace GP has opened a new page in its history by tackling the pyramid of theEndurance. For this new challenge, the team located in Fontenay-le-Comte preferred to start at the base by beginning with the Michelin Le Mans Cup, taking advantage of the momentum generated by the new golden age of Endurance.

« The attraction to the category itself existed as a motorsport enthusiast, Thibaut de Mérindol told us the day after the season finale, which took place on Saturday October 19 in Portimão (Portugal). I'm not just talking about me, but about the people who work at R-ace GP. Beyond that, we feel a particular enthusiasm for Endurance and this will create opportunities. We see it clearly with single-seater drivers who are considering this discipline much earlier. Previously, it was the last resort once all the single-seater tracks were exhausted. Now, it is becoming a real alternative, a more strategic choice.

Valentin GLO

Journalist. Endurance reporter (WEC, IMSA, ELMS, ALMS) and sometimes F1 or IndyCar.

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