In 2025, the Jota Group celebrates its 25th anniversary

Jota, based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, is celebrating a milestone this year: its 25th anniversary. Founded in 2, the British group has established itself as a powerhouse in motorsport and engineering.

The JOTA Group comprises JOTA Advanced Engineering, JOTA Composites and JOTA Sport, the racing arm responsible for operating the Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA in the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship (WEC). Each division plays a vital role in the success of the group;

Over the last 25 years, the team led by Sam Hignett has earned its place at the forefront of motorsport, with notable achievements in the WEC, particularly in the 24 hours of Le Mans. The highlight of this success is the creation of Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA. This new collaboration allows the English team to become a factory partner, whereas it was until now a customer structure, notably in 2024 with PorscheThe alliance with the Detroit (Michigan) firm will officially begin racing this Friday with the 1812 km of Qatar, the opening round of the 2025 WEC season.

« It's incredible that 25 years have passed since those very first races with a powerful Honda Integra and the chaos of the series. Renault CLIO V6, says Sam Hignett, co-founder and director of the Jota Group. There are too many highlights to mention – championship wins in the Asian Le Mans Series, European Le Mans Series and WEC, as well as 13 unforgettable podiums at Le Mans. It’s been a breathtaking journey so far, and the latest chapter as Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA is our crowning achievement to date. We’re equally proud of JOTA Advanced Engineering and JOTA Composites, whose engineering and manufacturing capabilities continue to grow. Alongside our unwaveringly supportive partners, Knighthead Capital, we’re beyond excited to see what the future holds for JOTA. »

As part of its quarter-century celebrations, Jota will be hosting events and activities throughout the year at some of the world’s most iconic motorsport venues. More details will follow in the coming weeks and months.

« We are incredibly proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, said David Clark, co-founder and director of JOTA Group. This milestone is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in the JOTA family over the years. Just because our racing efforts give us the highest profile doesn’t mean that the composites and engineering arms of our group aren’t equally important and celebrated in their own right. Within the company, we live by our mantra ‘the JOTA way’, which encapsulates a very special team spirit of striving to be the best we can be, passion in everything we do and the tenacity to punch well above our weight. Our partnership with Cadillac Racing embodies this spirit and represents an exciting new phase, and we look forward to pushing the boundaries of endurance racing together and writing the next chapter in JOTA’s rich history. »

After a good Prologue, the Hertz Team Jota team will perhaps have the opportunity to celebrate its 25th anniversary in the best possible way this Friday in Qatar.

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