Cadillac Racing has recently announced an exciting development in its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar program. The team will be expanding to a two-car factory effort for the 2025 season and will be known as Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA. This collaboration brings together the renowned British-based Hertz Team JOTA, sponsored by global car rental company Hertz, and Cadillac Racing, creating a formidable partnership in the world of endurance racing.
Hertz Team JOTA initially entered the Hypercar class as a privateer in 2023 and has since been making waves in the WEC. The team currently runs two cars in the championship with a Porsche 963, and has already achieved significant success on the track. With an overall victory in the Hypercar class at the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps and a runner-up finish at the season-opening Qatar Airways Qatar 1812 Km, Hertz Team JOTA is proving to be a strong contender in the series. The team currently leads the FIA World Cup for Hypercar teams, showcasing their competitiveness and skill in the highly competitive field.
The announcement of the partnership between Cadillac Racing and Hertz Team JOTA for the 2025 season has generated a lot of excitement within the racing community. John Roth, Global Cadillac’s Vice President, expressed his pride in competing against the best in the world in the FIA World Endurance Championship, including Hertz Team JOTA. Roth emphasized the importance of the partnership in creating new advocates for the Cadillac brand globally and achieving continued success on the track.
Sam Hignett, Hertz Team JOTA’s Director and Founder, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration with Cadillac Racing. Hignett stated that joining forces with Cadillac is a realization of JOTA’s goal to become a manufacturer team. Having competed against the Cadillac V-Series.R for the past two seasons, Hertz Team JOTA is honored to be entrusted with fielding Cadillac’s cars from 2025 onwards. The team looks forward to continuing their record-breaking success in the FIA World Endurance Championship, especially at iconic races like Le Mans.
The drivers of the No. 12 and No. 38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R racecars, powered by the purpose-built Cadillac 5.5L DOHC V8 engine, will be announced at a later date. Fans and enthusiasts can expect a competitive lineup that will represent the partnership between Cadillac Racing and Hertz Team JOTA on the track.
As the 2025 FIA WEC season approaches, all eyes will be on Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA as they aim to make their mark in the Hypercar class. With a strong team, experienced drivers, and top-notch equipment, the partnership between Cadillac Racing and Hertz Team JOTA promises to deliver thrilling racing action and memorable performances on the world stage. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting collaboration in endurance racing.