Official: Mercedes and Iron Lynx team up for next WEC season
Mercedes and Iron Lynx have announced their partnership for the 2025 World Endurance Championship season. The German manufacturer will thus be making its return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A first since 1999.
This announcement was not necessarily expected. While a few rumors hinted at Mercedes returning to the World Endurance Championship, there were doubts that it would be for 2025. And yet…
On Wednesday, November 20, the German brand formalized its partnership with Iron Lynx for the operation of LMGT3 cars. A small change as the Italian team was using a Lamborghini in 2024.
« We are extremely proud to welcome Mercedes-AMG as a partner. In addition to being an extraordinary brand, they are very motivated, determined, and eager for success. With such support, I am confident that we will be able to start off on the right foot and be competitive right from the start », said Andrea Piccini, Iron Lynx team director.
Mercedes and Le Mans, dark memories…
With this partnership, Mercedes will return to the World Endurance Championship and therefore the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A first since 1999. This dark year when the grey cars had major aerodynamic problems. These had caused the prototypes to take off on the long straight lines of the circuit. In 1955, the brand had been involved in the biggest crash in the history of the race…
BREAKING NEWS: Mercedes-AMG will join the grid next year!
We bet you weren’t expecting that one. 👀
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But the past is the past. We must focus on the present. Mercedes wants to move on and focus on current performance. It’s no secret that we have been very eager to return to Le Mans for some time. The 2025 season with participation in the WEC is the right time. The first season of the WEC with LMGT3 cars has already been extremely interesting, and we want to bring even more excitement in the future, announces Christoph Sagemüller, head of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport.
Le Mans, a strong moment
(EN) Our successful Mercedes-AMG GT3 car and the experienced Iron Lynx team form a great duo to set a new important milestone in the success of our “Customer Racing” program. I am particularly looking forward to starting the new season, and our fresh start at the 24 Hours of Le Mans will certainly be a highlight.
The brand with the star has a strong understanding of endurance and solid foundations. It is involved in various championships with very long races. It has already competed in the 24 Hours of Spa and the Nürburgring.
The arrival of Mercedes in WEC confirms even more the good shape of this competition that continues to attract clients. Aston Martin will also be present in 2025. <a href="/wec/actualite/34696-officiel-hyundai-confirme-volonte-rejoindre-wec.html" title="Official: Hyundai confirms its intention to join the WEC.
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