Mercedes-AMG Driver Lineup for Indianapolis 8 Hour
Mercedes-AMG has confirmed its driver roster for the Indianapolis 8 Hour, scheduled for October 18, 2023. The lineup features three Pro class entries as teams prepare for the final round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge and GT World Challenge America series.
Key Entries:
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JMF Motorsports will feature Mercedes-AMG Performance Driver Lucas Auer alongside full-season competitors Michai Stephens and Mikaël Grenier. The team is currently second in the GT World America Pro standings, while Auer leads in both the GT World Europe and DTM competitions.
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Mercedes-AMG Team Lone Star Racing will field a trio combining Lin Hodenius, Jules Gounon, and Maxime Martin, both Mercedes-AMG factory drivers. Hodenius returns after competing in the IMSA Battle on the Bricks event.
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Mercedes-AMG Team GMR revives its “interference” livery with Luca Stolz, Maro Engel, and newcomer Tom Kalender, enhancing their competitiveness against rival teams.
Pro-Am Class:
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In Pro-Am, Daan Arrow joins Jeff Burton and Philip Ellis in the Regulator Racing #91 car.
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Crowdstrike by Riley makes a return with drivers George Kurtz, Colin Braun, and LMP2 competitor Toby Sowery.
Unannounced Drivers:
- CRP Racing has yet to confirm its third driver alongside Jason Daskalos and Isaac Sherman, while only Kenny Habul has been identified for his 75 Express racing team in the Pro-Am category.
The Indianapolis 8 Hour promises to be a pivotal race as the teams vie for championship points in the concluding events of the season.
