Corvette partners with TF Sport for the WEC

The end of an era. After six years of good and loyal service toAston Martin, TF Sport will cross the Atlantic to join forces with Corvette from 2024. Next season, the British team will use two Z06 GT3.Rs, the latest creation from the Detroit (Michigan) manufacturer, in the World Championship. world ofEndurance in 2024. These two examples will be lined up in the new LMGT3 category of the WEC.

« I am thrilled to have the opportunity to represent such an iconic brand on the global stage, declares Tom Ferrier, director of TF Sport. Corvette Racing has a huge history at Le Mans and we will look to continue that streak of success. I would like to thank everyone at Aston Martin Racing for the support and success we have had over the last six years and seven editions of Le Mans, but I believe the time is right for a new challenge. We still have work to do in this year's WEC, as we are second in the championship, and we will give everything to finish on a high note. »

« We are excited to welcome TF Sport to the Corvette Racing family, rejoices Christie Bagne, manager of the Corvette Z06 GT3.R program. Tom Ferrier and his organization present the elements we were looking for in a team to enter our Corvette Z06 GT3.R in the FIA ​​WEC. We look forward to working with Tom and his team to make the Z06 GT3.R a success in the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship, 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024 and beyond.”

The Corvette Z06 GT3.R will make its competitive debut at the 24 2024 Hours of Daytona.

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