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Laurin Heinrich will return to defend his IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD PRO title, with Porsche ace Klaus Bachler returning to the series full-time to partner him in the No. 77 Porsch…
Laurin Heinrich is set to defend his IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD PRO title, teaming up with fellow Porsche ace Klaus Bachler in the No. 77 Porsche 911 GT3 R. Porsche factory driver Alessio Picariello will also join them for the endurance races in an attempt to secure major victories. Team principal Gunnar Jeannette expressed excitement about continuing the partnership with Porsche and the team’s goal of maintaining their competitive edge in the upcoming season. The trio is confident in their lineup and optimistic about Porsche’s prior experience aiding their competitiveness with the introduction of torque sensors in the GTD category. The 2025 season kicks off with the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 23-26, following the Roar Before the 24 test weekend on Jan. 17-19, marking the start of their journey to defend the title and pursue more triumphs with “Rexy.”
