Vervisch on Ford’s Momentum to N24 With “Clear Target”
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Key Points:
- Frédéric Vervisch, a two-time Nürburgring 24 Hours winner, is confident Ford Racing carries strong momentum into this year's race, supported by recent record-breaking laps and solid preparation with Haupt Racing Team (HRT).
- Vervisch will join fellow Ford factory drivers Christopher Mies and Dennis Olsen in the No. 64 Mustang GT3, aiming to secure Ford's first overall Nürburgring 24 victory in nearly 40 years.
- Vervisch set a historic 6:15.977 lap time in a Ford GT Mk IV, the third fastest ever on the Nordschleife and fastest for an American OEM, while Dirk Mueller later broke the pre-production class record in a Mustang GTD Competition.
- Both Vervisch and Mies, who missed last year's race due to IMSA commitments, are highly motivated to win, with Mies highlighting the strong team support from HRT, Ford Racing, and Multimatic.
- The experienced HRT team, with its knowledge of Nürburgring-specific rules and conditions, and the young Mustang GT3 project’s improvements, are seen as key factors in competing against a high level of competition this year.