WEC: Jota to Leave Porsche For Cadillac in 2025

Cadillac Racing is partnering with Hertz Team JOTA for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, forming Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA. This alliance will field two cars in the Hypercar class. Hertz Team JOTA has quickly risen in endurance racing, showcasing impressive performances since joining the Hypercar class in 2023. Their remarkable stint leading the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans that year and subsequent class victory at the 2024 6 Hours of Spa highlight their competitive edge and capability. By joining forces, Cadillac and Hertz Team JOTA blend American automotive expertise with British racing expertise. This newly formed team is poised to be a formidable contender in the fiercely competitive 2025 WEC season, aiming to build on the British team’s impressive ascent in endurance racing.

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John Roth, Global Cadillac’s Vice President: 'Cadillac is proud to be racing against the best in the world as part of the FIA World Endurance Championship, and that includes Hertz Team JOTA. We are thrilled to welcome Hertz Team JOTA next year, bringing decades of racing and technical expertise together, to achieve continued success on the track and create new advocates for our brand around the globe.'

Sam Hignett, Hertz Team JOTA’s Director and Founder: 'JOTA has always strived to become a manufacturer team, so now joining forces with Cadillac is the realization of this goal. Having competed against the Cadillac V-Series.R for the last two seasons, we have experienced how competitive it is and we are genuinely honoured to be entrusted with fielding its cars from 2025 onward. We are in the privileged position to have enjoyed record-breaking success in the FIA World Endurance Championship, especially at Le Mans, and we are very much looking forward to continuing this success with Cadillac and Hertz.'

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Who will Drive for JOTA Cadillac in 2025?

While the driver line-up for the newly formed Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA remains unconfirmed, there is much speculation about its potential members. Drivers Alex Lynn and Earl Bamber are strong contenders due to their experience with the Cadillac program. Long-time JOTA driver Will Stevens is also expected to be part of the team.

Cadillac’s plans for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will be announced separately. It is widely anticipated that Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti will replace Chip Ganassi Racing as the GM marque's factory team in the North American series.