GT World Challenge Europe
Comtoyou | Aston Martin Racing : our 2025 line-ups
Here we are at the appointment for this new Prologue of the GT World Challenge Europe ! Comtoyou Racing will enter three Aston Martin Vantage GT3 cars in the Endurance Cup this season, as well as two cars in the Sprint Cup
« We are starting this second season of partnership with Aston Martin Racing with strengthened ambitions, supported by our better knowledge of the Vantage GT3 and our drivers. In this regard, the team composed of Mattia, Marco, and Nicki has been reassembled, and we see them sharper than ever! We also have high hopes for the ‘Junior Team’ that has warmed up well this winter (Jamie, Matisse, and Kobe), as well as for our Brazilian team that is already performing. Finally, the recent arrival of Jessica, Aston Martin F1 ambassador, also delights us » announces François Verbist, Team Manager.
On Jean Michel Baert’s side, the team owner, the enthusiasm is equally shared: « I believe we are going to have a very exciting year, approaching this new season in the GT World Challenge, including the 24 Hours at home, as well as the DTM, not to mention some imminent projects… The great motivation of the entire team, drivers, and partners is exceptional, and we can’t wait for the first start! »
Here are the registered crews :
#007 Endurance « Pro »: Mattia Drudi (IT) – Marco Sørensen (DK) – Nicki Thiim (DK)
Marco and Nicki, official Aston Martin Racing drivers for many years, joined in 2024 by the equally fast Mattia Drudi, formed the winning team of the last Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa. The trio is back with the firm intention of renewing their success at Spa, but also of adding the Endurance Cup to their already impressive record.
#21 Endurance & Sprint « Silver » : Jamie Day (GB) - Matisse Lismont (B) - Kobe Pauwels (B)
Already teamed up with Kobe Pauwels at the 24 Hours of Dubai, Matisse Lismont and Jamie Day, both drivers from the Aston Martin Academy – Jamie being the 2024 winner – show real ambitions for the 24 Hours as well as in the Silver Cup, in both Endurance and Sprint. (Jamie Day will only be present in Endurance) Well-prepared during the off-season, the « junior » team is both fast and very consistent, and they will now also be a force to be reckoned with !
#270 Sprint "Bronze": Ricardo Baptista (BR) – Rafael Suzuki (BR)
Already part of the team in the GT Winter Series in Valencia where they immediately found their pace, our two Brazilian drivers are the 2024 Brazilian Endurance GT3 champions. Rafael has particularly distinguished himself in F3 Germany and Japan, Stock Car, TCR, and Porsche Cup! Ricardo is a front-runner in Porsche Cup Endurance and GT3 in Brazil. Our hopes of winning the Bronze category in the Sprint Cup rest on our Brazilians
#270 Endurance: Jessica Hawkins (GB) – TBC – TBC
After delivering impressive performances in the British GT, British driver Jessica Hawkins joins our team, now entering the GT World Challenge. A stunt driver, victorious driver in TCR UK, and podium finisher in the W Series, Jessica is also an ambassador for the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ team. She was the first woman since 2020 to drive a modern Formula 1® car during her official test with the team. Her teammates will be revealed in a few days.
Contacts :
Team Director : François VERBIST +32 (0)477 70 84 36
francois.verbist@comtoyouracing.com
RP & Partners : Bruno ILIEN +33 (0)6 09 23 32 02
rp@comtoyouracing.com
