FIA GT Series – Sébastien Loeb Racing with two McLarens and Alvaro Parente

This afternoon, SRO (Stéphane Ratel Organisation) announced that ten teams had already committed to its new FIA GT Series (see here), which replaces the FIA ​​GT1, and which was once called the GT Sprint Series. Among them, Sébastien Loeb Racing, which immediately made it official to line up two McLaren MP4-12C. This championship, composed of 6 meetings of two one-hour races “meets all our criteria, including 100% professional crews and sprint-style races, explains Dominique Heintz, the team manager. On the one hand, we wanted to take a step forward in GT (after finishing 3rd in the FFSAGT 2012. Editor’s note). On the other hand, Sébastien wanted to concretely prepare for his retraining on the circuit. This is the perfect program for driver Sébastien Loeb and for the Sébastien Loeb Racing team. »

For the moment, only one of the two crews is known. But what a crew! Sébastien Loeb (who speaks here), whose first participation in a circuit championship in its entirety will be associated with Alvaro Parente. Champion Formula Renault 3.5 Series 2007, the 28-year-old Portuguese is one of the official drivers of the Woking firm's Grand Touring program. " I am very happy, He says. This package gives me confidence to have a solid season. Everyone knows Sébastien?s talent and he has shown his ability to adapt quickly to new situations. Being his partner is incredible! I discovered the team during a test in Navarra, with a perfect environment to work in. »

Alvaro Parente, here is a strong reinforcement leaving no doubt about the team's ambitions. But Dominique Heintz refuses to get excited. “It’s a hell of a challenge, He added. With the presence of Sébastien, this commitment will be closely followed. We will evolve on the international scene and it is a great opportunity to compete with the best, but also to show our know-how. This presence is part of a desire to have a double program in GT. » At the same time, SLR is in fact looking for drivers to complete a GT Tour project, also with the McLaren MP4-12C.