(English) Back to win, Inter Europol Competition confirms Pro and Pro/Am LMP2 entries for the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans
4 marca 2025
Inter Europol Competition will be back at Le Mans in 2025 with two dynamic driver line-ups for the June Classic at the Circuit De La Sarthe.
Having tasted victory in the LMP2 category in 2023 and second place in 2024, the team is coming back with high expectations to try and secure the top step of the podium with both Pro and Pro/Am line-ups.
The Pro entry LMP2 #43 will be piloted by Former winner Kuba Śmiechowski, regular IMSA and ELMS driver Tom Dillmann and new recruit and Acura Factory Driver Nick Yelloly
As part of the prize for IMSA success and winning the Truman Trophy, Nick Boulle will be in the #34 Pro/Am entry and will be joined by team regular Luca Ghiotto and newcomer to the team, Le Mans local hero, Jean- Baptiste Simmenauer.
With the 93rd running of the 24-hour-race, the trios #34 and #43 will race against 62 cars, including 15 LMP2 rivals.
Team Quotes
Sascha Fassbender, Team Manager
„I am very happy to have two strong cars in the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hour race. Our success in the last few years has shown that we are always able to fight for the win! I am very happy to have a car in Pro and Pro/Am category, with two very strong cars and a strong line-up.”
„In car #34 with Nick, JB and Luca, I am very happy with the driver combination as two drivers are touring with us in ELMS and Le Mans and Nick who won with us last year in IMSA, which he has shown he is one of the strongest bronze drivers in the world.
In car 43# with Kuba, Nick and Tom same line-up as we have in ELMS, so they work great together. ”
„We want to get our title back that we couldn’t defend last year when we finished second. Looking forward to the whole season and stay tuned!”
Kuba Śmiechowski
„I am very eager to get back on track at Le Mans, which is my favourite European circuit. With Tom and Nick as my teammates, the objective is clear: I want to achieve three consecutive podiums, this year hopefully we will climb onto the top step.”
Tom Dillmann
„Going to Le Mans with such a great team and top line-up is something to look forward to. The goal is clear, to win.”
Nick Yelloly
„I am very excited to be part of the line-up, Kuba has won the race before as have Inter Europol Competition so very much looking forward to getting in the car to try and repeat their success from 2023, I have driven the circuit in the HyperCar last year so excited to be competitive and be at the front where the team and my team mates belong.”
Nicholas Boulle
„Competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the realization of a lifelong dream and the ultimate test for any driver in motorsport. I’m incredibly proud to take on this challenge, representing not only my team but also the passion and precision that drive me both on and off the track.”
„Doing this with Inter Europol Competition after such an incredible season last year driving alongside Kuba and Tom is going to be a highlight for me. They have shown that they know how to put together an amazing car for this race in particular and so we will put our heads down and fight to make a great result happen.
I am excited to get to know Luca and JB as we prep for this event. We will do everything we can to make something very special happen! In fact, the day of the start of the race is my daughter, Celine’s, first birthday so my hope is that she will bring us luck (and have a great birthday in France!).”
Jean-Baptiste Simmenauer
„Really thrilled to join Inter Europol Competition for this iconic race. Excited to return to Le Mans, my home race, and to take on this incredible challenge with such a talented team behind me.”
Luca Ghiotto
„It is an honour to be joining the team for my first time in Le Mans, for any race cup driver Le Mans is one of those races you always have on your wish list, a dream come true. This is an epic moment, I am very excited.”