The 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is gearing up for a thrilling season with fresh updates to its full-season entry list. Notable additions and lineup confirmations in the Hypercar and LMGT3 classes have added intrigue as teams finalize their preparations for one of motorsport’s most prestigious series.
Proton Competition finalizes Hypercar trio
Proton Competition has unveiled its full driver roster for the Porsche 963 Hypercar. Leading the charge is former WEC champion Neel Jani, who will be joined by two rising stars:
- Nico Pino, stepping up from United Autosports’ LMGT3 program.
- Nico Varrone, the reigning GTE Am champion and Le Mans class winner.
Varrone, who recently competed in IMSA’s Rolex 24 At Daytona and Sebring for Corvette Racing, expressed his enthusiasm for this new chapter:
“Yes, it’s true, it’s a full season in WEC, I’m absolutely delighted,” Varrone said.
Proton co-owner Christian Ried also hinted at Varrone’s continued participation in IMSA events alongside his WEC commitments.
Peugeot reveals driver combinations for the 9X8 Hypercar
Peugeot has confirmed the line-ups for its 9X8 Hypercar entries, featuring a mix of seasoned veterans and young talent:
- No. 93:
- Paul di Resta
- Mikkel Jensen
- Jean-Eric Vergne
- No. 94:
- Loic Duval
- Malthe Jakobsen (new full-season driver)
- Stoffel Vandoorne
This combination is expected to provide a balance of experience and raw speed as Peugeot looks to challenge for top honors in the Hypercar class.
Iron Lynx confirms Christian Ried for Mercedes LMGT3 EVO
In a surprise move, Christian Ried will take the bronze seat in Iron Lynx’s No. 61 AMG LMGT3 EVO, marking the German brand’s debut season in WEC. Ried, a stalwart of endurance racing, expressed excitement about adapting to the new machinery:
“It feels great to be back. It will be fun and interesting to compete in a brand-new car for me.”
The remaining drivers for the No. 61 entry are yet to be confirmed.
AKKODIS ASP names bronze drivers for Lexus RC F LMGT3
Lexus team AKKODIS ASP has announced its bronze driver pairings for its second WEC season:
- Arnold Robin will return to the No. 78.
- Petru Razvan Umbrarescu joins the No. 87 entry.
The team has not yet revealed the silver drivers for either car, leaving fans eager to see how the Lexus RC F LMGT3 shapes up for its sophomore campaign.
What’s next for WEC fans?
As teams fine-tune their rosters, the excitement for the 2025 FIA WEC season continues to build. With highly competitive driver line-ups across both Hypercar and LMGT3 categories, fans can expect an action-packed season as manufacturers and privateer teams vie for supremacy on the world stage.
The season kicks off with the Prologue test at Sebring, followed by the 1000 Miles of Sebring on March 14-15, where these newly formed driver line-ups will hit the track for the first time in official competition.
