Pfaff Confirms Caldarelli, Mapelli Full-Time for 2025 IMSA Campaign; Hinchcliffe for Endurance Races

Pfaff Confirms Caldarelli, Mapelli Full-Time for 2025 IMSA Campaign; Hinchcliffe for Endurance Races

By Michael Anderson

January 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM

Pfaff Motorsports has confirmed its driver lineup for the 2025 IMSA season, marking their first GTD PRO campaign with Lamborghini.

Race car racing on IMSA track

Race car racing on IMSA track

Lamborghini Squadra Corse drivers Andrea Caldarelli and Marco Mapelli will compete as full-season drivers, while James Hinchcliffe joins as the Michelin Endurance Cup driver. Jordan Pepper rounds out the team for the Rolex 24 At Daytona in the No.9 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2.

Caldarelli and Mapelli have a successful history together, having achieved the 'SRO Triple Crown' in 2019 by winning GT World Challenge Europe Sprint, Endurance, and overall titles in the same year. Caldarelli, fresh from the Lamborghini Iron Lynx SC63 program, has already shown promise by posting the fastest GTD PRO time during the Roar Before The 24 tests, with Mapelli securing the third-fastest time.

"I am very excited to be part of this program for the full season in IMSA," says Caldarelli. "Though it's our first year with Lamborghini, we'll work to be competitive quickly. Sharing the car with Marco is amazing, and having Jordan and James join us strengthens our team significantly."

Mapelli expressed his enthusiasm about joining Pfaff Motorsports: "It's a fantastic opportunity with a team known for their absolute reputation and incredible dedication. With Lamborghini Squadra Corse support, we're ready for this great challenge."

Hinchcliffe, who will also serve as part of FOX Sports' IndyCar broadcasting team, returns to Pfaff for the endurance races after previously competing in their McLaren 720S GT3 at Daytona, Sebring, and Petit Le Mans. "While learning a new car presents a challenge, this team has proven they can handle it. I'll be working closely with Andrea, Marco, and Jordan to get up to speed with the Lamborghini," Hinchcliffe commented.

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