Mercedes-AMG squad GetSpeed will launch a three-car assault on this season's GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup.
A trio of top-line factory drivers will reunite to share the #2 machine, with two-time Endurance Cup champion Jules Gounon joined by Fabian Schiller and Luca Stolz. The latter was recently confirmed for a Sprint Cup programme with fellow Mercedes-AMG outfit Boutsen VDS.
The #2 line-up is unchanged from last term and represents one of the strongest on the grid. The crew opened the 2024 campaign with a podium at Circuit Paul Ricard, but results were thin on the ground thereafter. Nevertheless, this programme can be a serious title threat as it enters its second year.
Consistency is a theme for GetSpeed, with just one change to the #3 crew that secured Silver Cup honours at last season's CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. Anthony Bartone and Yannick Mettler are retained, while Karol Basz takes the place of James Kell to complete the trio. The Polish driver made a handful of GT World Challenge Europe outings last season with Madpanda Motorsport and Eastalent Racing.
The #6 Mercedes-AMG will also compete in the Silver Cup. Colin Caresani and Tanart Sathienthirakul are the reigning class champions having dominated the 2024 campaign with Winward Racing. They switch teams but remain with Mercedes-AMG this term as they go in search of back-to-back titles. Their trio will be completed by Aaron Walker, who was the fourth driver in GetSpeed's class victory at Spa in 2024.
“We’re entering the toughest GT3 championship in the world with three strong lineups - and we’re confident," said GetSpeed boss Adam Osieka. "With Jules, Fabian, and Luca in the Pro car, we’re aiming for wins. In the Silver Cup, we have a mix of experienced talent and exciting new additions to the GetSpeed family."
The 2025 campaign will officially launch on 10–11 March with the traditional Prologue at Circuit Paul Ricard, which will also host the season-opening Endurance Cup race on 11–13 April.