Di Resta, Hanley to Lead United’s LMP2 Lineups

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Paul di Resta and Ben Hanley will again lead United Autosports’ lineups in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship next year, having been confirmed for a second consecutive season with the Anglo-American squad.

Gold-rated Hanley is the first driver to be announced in the No. 2 Oreca 07 Gibson, which he shared with Ben Keating this year, while Daniel Goldburg will again partner di Resta in the No. 22 machine.

Goldburg was previously confirmed as the first member of the United squad for the 2025 WeatherTech Championship season.

Hanley’s Bronze-rated season-long co-driver is unlikely to be Keating, with the Texan rumored to be switching to the FIA World Endurance Championship in a TF Sport Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R.

“It’s fantastic to be back for another season with the team,” said Hanley. “We showed great pace pretty much everywhere … We had some bad luck in certain races, but the win at Road America proved what we are capable of.

“With all that we’ve learned this year, we will be aiming to take more victories and ultimately go for the championship.”

Peugeot factory ace Di Resta, meanwhile, will contest all LMP2 rounds except the Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, due to the event’s clash with the WEC race in Interlagos.

“I am very happy to be racing alongside Daniel next year,” said di Resta. “I think it was a huge ask for Daniel to step into racing against guys who have been in LMP2 for a very long time … and he held his head high.

“Second year round, there’s no hiding behind any sliding doors now – but with Daniel’s progression, the way the team has integrated itself into the U.S., and some new driver announcements, the foundations look very strong.

“We’re definitely going to mean business when we line up to start this championship in Daytona … right through to the last lap in Atlanta.”

Team CEO Richard Dean added: “Paul and Ben are two incredibly talented racing drivers who we are very fortunate to work with year after year.

“Heading into 2025, with a full IMSA season under our belts, the drive to win … and win consistently … is even stronger – and when you’re pushing for that level of success, Ben and Paul are two formidable forces to have on your side.”

John Dagys

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