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Daniel Juncadella has joined the IDEC Sport LMP2 European Le Mans Series programme which runs in partnership with Genesis’ LMDh preparation.
The recent winner of the Qatar 1812 km LMGT3 race will replace former Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant who recently left the project. Juncadella will co-drive the #18 Oreca 07 LMP2 with Jamie Chadwick and Mathys Jaubert, while Andre Lotterer, Genesis LMDh development driver, will compete in their #18 Oreca at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 14-15 June. Juncadella will focus on his full-time FIA World Endurance Championship seat in the #33 TF Sport Corvette Z06 GT3, with plans to compete at Le Mans, the fourth round on the 2025 WEC schedule. The Spaniard expressed his excitement to join IDEC Sport and Genesis Magma Racing, thanking the team for the trust and opportunity to debut in the ELMS. Andre Lotterer’s return to Le Mans aims to bring his experience to the young team and stay sharp for the rest of the season, with support from Cyril Abiteboul, President of Hyundai Motorsport.
