Mueller Added to JDC-Miller Porsche Lineup for Sebring

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Porsche factory driver Nico Mueller will join JDC-Miller Motorsports for this weekend’s Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, joining full season drivers Gianmaria Bruni and Tijmen van der Helm in the privateer Porsche 963.

Mueller, who races primarily in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with Porsche-powered team Andretti, is the second factory Formula E driver to race for the Minnesota-based team following Pascal Wehrlein’s debut in January’s Rolex 24 at Daytona.

The ex-Peugeot FIA World Endurance Championship ace, along with Wehrlein, are believed to be in contention for Porsche Penske Motorsport’s final seat in its third Porsche 963 for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

“I can’t wait to turn my first laps in the Porsche 963 and compete in my first prestigious Sebring 12 hour,” said Mueller. “It’s great being back in IMSA.

“I have previously competed at Sebring when WEC was part of the ‘Super Sebring’ weekend. I loved following the IMSA action during the 12-hour.

“It’s known as the toughest race on the IMSA calendar. I am confident that together with JDC-Miller Motorsports, Gimmi, and Tijmen, all who bring lots of Sebring 963 experience to the table.

“That strong foundation will speed up my 963 learning process. One more good omen: Yellow is one of my favorite racing colors.”

Team boss John Church added: “Adding Nico to our already strong driver lineup with Tijmen and Gimmi, builds on the confidence we have coming off our very strong run at Daytona.

“Thanks to our friends at Porsche for all their efforts in making it happen.”

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