Team Duqueine partners with Isotta Fraschini Milano

Double surprise this Monday, November 27. While Vector Sport announced its separation from Isotta Fraschini Milano even before the 2024 FIA season WEC, the Italian manufacturer revealed its new partner: Duqueine Team. The French team will be associated with the Milanese firm in the Hypercar category with its drivers Alejandro Garcia and Jean-Karl Vernay.

« It's been a full year of work developing the car and achieving this, and I'm very honored and grateful to both teams, Isotta Fraschini and Duqueine, to be part of the team for the 2024 WEC, declares Jean-Karl Vernay. Coming back to Le Mans is also magical, and I know it won't be an easy challenge but we have all the tools to make it great! »

« This is fantastic news for Duqueine Team! Joining the WEC has always been the team's goal, and doing so in close collaboration with a manufacturer like Isotta in the premier category, makes the competition that is even more motivating, adds Gilles Duqueine, founder and president of the Duqueine Group. The challenge is significant, but the whole team has been working for many weeks to be ready to take it on. I would like to thank the WEC and Isotta Fraschini for their trust. Grazie mille and Forza Isotta Fraschini Duqueine » declares Gilles Duqueine, founder and president of the Duqueine Group.

The Duqueine team will take care of sporting activities, while Isotta will supervise technical management. The two drivers were chosen by the French team and the third will be announced in the coming days. “ I am very happy and privileged to be able to drive for Isotta Fraschini Duqueine, rejoices young Alejandro Garcia (20 years old). It's one of my dreams to drive in the WEC and 24 Hours of Le Mans, especially in the main category. I am sure we will achieve good results and will work as hard as possible to achieve this. Thank you to all my sponsors and people who supported me in this incredible project, I can't wait to take part in the first race in Qatar. »

See you on March 2 for the debut of Isotta Fraschini Milano in competition during the 1 km of Qatar.

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