HRT Ford Racing enters a multi-car program with the Ford Mustang GT3 in the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, June 24 – 28. Powered by Coyote-based V8 engines, this entry marks Ford Racing's fourth 24-hour endurance race of the year, coinciding with Ford's 125th year in motorsport. The factory-supported effort, operated in collaboration with Haupt Racing Team (HRT), is a key part of Ford's global customer racing program as the team competes for both overall and class honors at Spa-Francorchamps.
Additionally, customer teams including Academy Motorsport and TeamFloral will field the Mustang in the GT4 European Series support races during the event.
FAST FACTS
- Ford has won the prestigious 24 Hours of Spa overall six times, with the majority of these victories coming during the golden era of touring car racing in the 1970s and 1980s, and driven by the dominance of the Ford Capri and the turbocharged Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth.
- Five of the Ford's six overall victories were packed into a 10-year span across the 1970s and 1980s, featuring consecutive victories in 1979 and 1980 by the Ford Capri 3.0S, and Belgian brothers Jean-Michel and Philippe Martin.
DRIVER QUOTES
ARJUN MAINI, No. 64 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – "We have shown huge improvements with the Ford Mustang GT3 in Monza, and we hope to take that momentum forward with us. I’m very optimistic and looking forward to one of the season's highlights."
FABIO SCHERER, No. 64 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – “After Monza, we clearly have some unfinished business. I’m confident we’re in good shape for a strong performance at Spa. Personally, I’m really looking forward to it, as it will be my debut in the 24 Hours of Spa."
THOMAS DROUET, No. 64 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – "I can’t wait to be in Spa for the biggest GT race in the world. It’s a great event, on a beautiful track. It’s always special to race there for 24 hours with more than 70 GT3s on-track. After the pole position we achieved in Monza, we are super motivated and ready to fight for the top position. We need to make a clean race, stay out of trouble, and we should see the checkered flag. We can’t wait to let the pony shine in the darkness.”
FINN WIEBELHAUS, No. 65 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – "The 24 Hours of Spa is undoubtedly the highlight of the GT World Challenge Endurance season. In recent races, we’ve shown that we have the pace to fight at the front with the Ford Mustang GT3. I can’t wait to get out on track and race in front of an amazing crowd at such an iconic event."
EDUARDO COSETENG, No. 65 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – "I’m feeling ready after the last round in Monza, where we showed strong pace in the Mustang. We have the momentum, so I’m feeling optimistic for this one. It will be my first time doing the 24 Hours of Spa—can't wait to hit the track."
MAXIME OOSTEN, No. 65 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – "I am super stoked to join the 24 Hours of Spa in the Mustang GT3. Together with HRT Ford Racing, we showed that we have a strong package in Monza and I can’t wait to build even further on this at the best event of the year. We are ready for some revenge after the bittersweet weekend in Italy, and what’s better than to fight 24 hours long for the Silver win at this incredible event?”
MAX REIS, No. 65 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – “I’m incredibly excited to make my debut in the 24 Hours of Spa together with HRT and the Ford Mustang GT3. Competing in one of the most iconic endurance races in the world is a dream come true and a milestone I’ve been working towards for many years. My focus is on delivering my best performance and helping the team maximize our potential throughout the race."
