The familiar battles between Porsche, Ferrari and Aston Martin are set to continue apace in the LMGTE Pro category in 2015.
Porsche Team, AF Corse and Aston Martin Racing all bring entries packed with exciting driving talent with a combination of experienced and young talent set to go head-to-head. The prizes at stake are the World Endurance Cup for GT Manufacturers, World Endurance Cup for GT Drivers and FIA Endurance Trophy for GTE Pro Teams.
Porsche and Aston Martin will be out to usurp the AF Corse Ferrari squad which will be aiming for a fourth consecutive team title.
Five key topics to look out for at Silverstone
1. Who can take the charge to triple team champion AF Corse?
2. Can the Calado and Rigon young guns threaten Bruni and Vilander?
3. Can Porsche Team Manthey repeat its 2014 win at Silverstone?
4. How much will the smaller air restrictor on the Astons affect its pace?
5. Will Marco Sorensen be the talent find of 2015 LMGTE racing?
The LMGTE Pro contenders at Silverstone:
#51 – AF Corse Bruni/Vilander Ferrari 458 Italia
#71 – AF Corse Calado/Rigon Ferrari 458 Italia
#91 – Porsche Team Manthey Lietz/Kristensen Porsche 911 RSR
#92 – Porsche Team Manthey Pilet/Makowiecki Porsche 911 RSR
#95 – Aston Martin Racing Nygaard/Sorensen/Thiim Aston Martin Vantage V8
#97 - Aston Martin Racing Turner/Mucke Aston Martin Vantage V8
#99 - Aston Martin Racing Rees/MacDowall/Stanaway Aston Martin Vantage V8
