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Ford Multimatic Motorsports will have a radically different driver lineup for the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, with only Mike Rockenfeller held over from the 2024 full-seaso…
Ford Multimatic Motorsports will feature a new driver lineup for the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, with only Mike Rockenfeller returning from the previous year. Christopher Mies and Frederic Vervisch will drive the No. 64 Ford Mustang GT3, while Seb Priaulx, who achieved two victories in 2024, will partner with Rockenfeller in the No. 65 car. Ford’s global director, Mark Rushbrook, emphasized the importance of driver talent in achieving success on the track, highlighting the team’s camaraderie and the personal nature of roster decisions. Mies expressed his excitement about competing full-time in IMSA, while Vervisch shared his gratitude for the opportunity to race on the factory program. Priaulx, returning to Multimatic Motorsports, mentioned his familiarity with the team and the championship, indicating confidence in their performance. Additionally, for endurance races, Dennis Olsen will join Mies and Vervisch, and Ben Barker will team up with Rockenfeller and Priaulx, underscoring the strategic driver combinations for the upcoming season. Rushbrook acknowledged the new driver lineup as a means to enhance the Mustang GT3’s performance, praising the contributions of past drivers, Joey Hand, Dirk Muller, and Harry Tincknell, in the car’s development and success on the track.
