GR Racing, formerly known as Gulf Racing, is a British Auto Racing team founded in 2011. The team is based in Milton Keynes, England. The team has featured in various Auto Racing events including 24 Hours of Le Mans, European Le Mans Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC).[1][2]
| Founded | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Base | Milton Keynes, United Kingdom |
History
editGR Racing was founded in 2011 with the aim to merge competitive racing with the iconic Gulf Oil livery, representing motorsports excellence since the 1960s.[3] The team debuted in the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship competing in the GTE Am category with a Porsche 911 RSR.[1]
The debut season provided valuable experience and a competitive edge.[1] Over subsequent years, GR Racing achieved podium finishes in the FIA WEC. During the 2018-2019 WEC Super Season, GR Racing were established as contenders in the GTE Am class.[1]
In the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans, they finished 3rd in the GTE Am class and 3rd in the GTE Am category of the 6 Hours of Monza.[3][1] The team expanded its operations and technical capabilities, forming partnerships with leading automotive and racing technology companies.[3]
In 2021 the team stopped using the Gulf Oil livery and changed its name to GR Racing.
Current Team
editIn recent years, GR Racing has been active in the FIA WEC and other endurance racing series. At the 24 Hours of Le Mans the team finished 4th in the LM GTE Am class in 2022 and 3rd in 2023.[2]
In 2024, the team competes in the European Le Mans Series championship with the Ferrari 296 LMGT3 with Mike Wainwright, Riccardo Pera and Prancing Horse official driver Davide Rigon.[4][5][6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Quick Facts: GR Racing". Porsche Motorsport. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Le Mans, 24 Hours to Win: Gr Racing". Ferrari. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Le Mans Gulf Racing". GT Raceway. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Ferrari 296 LMGT3s at the 24 Hours of Le Mans". Ferrari. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Driver: Michael Wainwright". ELMS European Le Mans Series. 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Driver: Davide Rigon". ELMS European Le Mans Series. 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.