The workforce strikes up from the GTD class and can run within the Porsche 911 GT3 R often known as ‘Rexy’ that sports activities its fan-favorite Tyrannosarus Rex livery.
Porsche manufacturing unit driver Michael Christensen joins a lineup for the Rolex 24 At Daytona that additionally options regulars Sebastian Priaulx and Laurin Heinrich.
“Rexy is able to step as much as GTD Professional,” stated Crew Principal Gunnar Jeannette. “The general public welcomed our GT3 Rawr with open arms and it was a no brainer to carry Rexy again for an additional season of racing. The addition of Michael to the workforce solely strengthens our effort as we advance to the GTD Professional class.”
A local of Denmark, Christensen began his Porsche profession in 2012 when he joined its younger driver program, changing into an official Porsche manufacturing unit driver the next 12 months. A winner of the 24 Hour of Le Mans and likewise an FIA World Endurance Championship champion, helps bolsters the workforce’s roster for IMSA’s season-opening endurance traditional.
“I’m very happy to affix AO Racing for the Rolex 24 at Daytona,” stated Christensen. “It’s an amazing workforce, with plenty of gifted folks and driver lineup. I actually consider that we ought to be in a powerful place to struggle for a prime place!”
This newest affirmation by AO Racing comes after the workforce shared final month it is going to additionally compete within the LMP2 class with an Oreca 07 Gibson that will probably be pushed reigning class champion Paul-Loup Chatin and workforce proprietor PJ Hyett. Further drivers for the endurance rounds have but to be introduced.
