Consistency is the watchword for ROWE Racing as the long-time BMW squad heads into the 2024 Fanatec GT Europe season with familiar two-car line-up.
The unchanged crew of Philipp Eng, Marco Wittmann and Nick Yelloly will continue their partnership in the Endurance Cup, which last year delivered overall victory at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. This marked ROWE's third triumph at the Belgian classic and an unprecedented 25th for BMW.
Due to a clash between this season's Monza round and an IMSA race at Indianapolis on 22 September, Eng and Yelloly will be absent from the Italian event. Their replacements will be announced later in the year.
There is just one change to the sister car, where the continuing Dan Harper and Max Hesse are joined by Augusto Farfus. The Brazilian, who arrives from Team WRT, previously drove for ROWE Racing as recently as 2022 and replaces Neil Verhagen. Former junior drivers Harper and Hesse are set for their third season in Fanatec GT Europe.
“I am pleased that our partnership with BMW M Motorsport is now entering its ninth year," said ROWE Racing boss Hans-Peter Naundorf. "It is characterised by great mutual respect and an exceptionally loyal collaboration. Having the winning trio from last year allows us to embark on the title defence at Spa, providing a perfect foundation to once again compete for victory.
"Additionally, two of the three driver positions remain unchanged in the sister car, and Augusto Farfus brings additional qualities with his driving skill, vast experience, and exemplary team spirit."
ROWE Racing has shown remarkable consistency in recent seasons: in both 2022 and 2023, it was the only team to complete every lap of the Endurance Cup campaign. The German squad will be at Circuit Paul Ricard for the pre-season Prologue on 5/6 March, followed by the opening race at the same venue on 5–7 April.
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