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Pantano Joins Boutsen Ginion; Spa 24 Entry List Update

Giorgio Pantano joins Boutsen Ginion McLaren for Spa 24…

Photo: Brecht Decancq Photography

Photo: Brecht Decancq Photography

Boutsen Ginion today confirmed Giorgio Pantano as part of the lineup of the No. 15 McLaren MP4-12C GT3. The 35-year-old Italian, who normally races the Bhaitech McLaren in the Blancpain Sprint Series, will join Karim Ojjeh, Olivier Grotz and Fred Vervisch at Spa-Francorchamps.

Liam Talbot is the next Australian driver to join the Spa 24 Hours. Talbot raced an Aston Martin in the Nürburgring 24 Hours and will return to Europe to compete at Spa with Kessel Racing. “It’s another big step in my endurance racing career that will bring me closer to my dream of driving at the Le Mans 24 hour,” said Talbot.

24h SpaAudi meanwhile revealed the liveries of the eight Audi R8 LMS ultra cars on the grid next week. Vincent Radermecker will join the No. 4 Belgian Audi Club Team WRT Audi R8 LMS ultra, he will replace Yves Weerts.

Molitor Racing Systems is set to return to the Total 24 Hours of Spa, following a DNF in 2013. No details were given yet, other than a social media post earlier today stating the team was very happy to announce they will be at the Spa 24 hours with one McLaren.

Marcel ten Caat (@marceltencaat) is a contributor to Sportscar365 and other publications including Autosport.nl.

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