Romain Dumas' team RD Limited announces its first two drivers for the ALMS

Frenchman Tristan Vautier and American Fred Poordad have been chosen by the team to defend its colours during the 2024-2025 season. The two drivers know each other and have already driven together, which should ensure good communication between them, which is essential for a rookie team. Vautier was Cadillac's reserve driver this season at 24 Hours of Le Mans, after having notably participated in a race ofIndyCar, in the streets of Detroit. The Frenchman was recently involved at the wheel of the Team Virage LM P2 prototype in the 4 Hours of Mugello, in ELMS.

Gentleman Driver, Fred Poordad participated in particular in the 2022 FIA season WEC in the LMGTE Am category. On a Porsche Dempsey-Proton Racing's Poordad recorded a best result of fifth place at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, along with Belgian Jan Heylen and American Maxwell Root.

RD Limited is glad to announce its two first drivers for the 2024-25 #AsianLeMans Series season. Fred Poordad and Tristan Vautier will be at the wheel of our ORECA 07 for the team's LMP2 debut. They both have a strong experience in endurance racing and already raced together. pic.twitter.com/Hic5OQB1Dp

— RD Limited (@RDlimitedTeam) October 8, 2024

The 2024-2025 Asian Le Mans Series season will begin with two 4-hour races in Sepang, Malaysia, on December 7 and 8.

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