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Corvette could return to British GT in 2025 after Steller Motorsport confirmed the purchase of two new Z06 GT3.Rs.
The long-time Audi squad won the British GT4 title in 2022 with Richard Williams and Sennan Fielding and ran the same R8 this year.
However, next season will look very different for the Silverstone-based team, which is set to receive two of the Pratt Miller Motorsports-built, 5.5-litre V8-powered cars in January ahead of an extensive testing programme.
A team statement confirmed that Steller ‘will reveal its full 2025 racing programme in the near future, but is currently eyeing potential efforts in ELMS, Le Mans Cup, GT World Challenge and British GT with a yet-to-be-confirmed group of drivers.’
Team principal Gary Blackham added: “We looked long and hard at the available options in GT3 before opting to join the Corvette family.
The Z06 GT3.R is a stunning car, beautifully engineered and designed from the off as a true endurance racer.
The team, and our customers that have seen the car already, are truly excited by the prospect of racing with one of the most successful brands in sports car racing.
“A Corvette hasn’t raced in British GT for more than 10 years. But the Z06 has already achieved much success in America, and I truly believe it can shake up the established order in the UK. It’s a championship we are keen to be part of, subject to the right driver combination.”
The entry process for 2025’s British GT Championship opens on December 2.
After the switch to Corvette, the long-time Audi team will be looking to replicate its recent success, having won the British GT4 title in 2022 with Richard Williams and Sennan Fielding at the wheel of Audis.
With extensive testing planning after delivery of the Corvettes early next year, Steller has already revealed plans to “reveal its full 2025 racing programme in the near future, but is currently eyeing potential efforts in ELMS, Le Mans Cup, GT World Challenge, and British GT with a yet-to-be-confirmed group of drivers.”
“We look forward to working with Steller Motorsport starting in 2025 as we expand the global programme for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R,” said Jess Dane, Corvette Z06 GT3.R Program Manager.
The long-time Audi squad won the British GT4 title in 2022 with Richard Williams and Sennan Fielding and ran the same R8 this year.
However, next season will look very different for the Silverstone-based team, which is set to receive two of the Pratt Miller Motorsports-built, 5.5-litre V8-powered cars in January ahead of an extensive testing programme.
A team statement confirmed that Steller ‘will reveal its full 2025 racing programme in the near future, but is currently eyeing potential efforts in ELMS, Le Mans Cup, GT World Challenge and British GT with a yet-to-be-confirmed group of drivers.’
Team principal Gary Blackham added: “We looked long and hard at the available options in GT3 before opting to join the Corvette family.
The Z06 GT3.R is a stunning car, beautifully engineered and designed from the off as a true endurance racer.
The team, and our customers that have seen the car already, are truly excited by the prospect of racing with one of the most successful brands in sports car racing.
“A Corvette hasn’t raced in British GT for more than 10 years. But the Z06 has already achieved much success in America, and I truly believe it can shake up the established order in the UK. It’s a championship we are keen to be part of, subject to the right driver combination.”
The entry process for 2025’s British GT Championship opens on December 2.
After the switch to Corvette, the long-time Audi team will be looking to replicate its recent success, having won the British GT4 title in 2022 with Richard Williams and Sennan Fielding at the wheel of Audis.
With extensive testing planning after delivery of the Corvettes early next year, Steller has already revealed plans to “reveal its full 2025 racing programme in the near future, but is currently eyeing potential efforts in ELMS, Le Mans Cup, GT World Challenge, and British GT with a yet-to-be-confirmed group of drivers.”
“We look forward to working with Steller Motorsport starting in 2025 as we expand the global programme for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R,” said Jess Dane, Corvette Z06 GT3.R Program Manager.