Wayne Taylor Racing transitions back to Cadillac in 2025, marking a significant shift in IMSA's GTP class after four years with Acura. This move follows their two-car expansion last year and coincides with Chip Ganassi Racing's departure from GM.

The team fields an impressive driver lineup across two cars:

• No. 10: Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque
• No. 40: Louis Deletraz and Jordan Taylor
• Endurance races: Will Stevens and Alex Lynn
• Daytona additions: Brendon Hartley and Kamui Kobayashi

Despite limited off-season testing, WTR's previous success with new partnerships suggests a quick adaptation. They won the 2021 Rolex 24 immediately after switching from Cadillac to Acura.

The Cadillac V-Series.R enters 2025 as a proven winner, having secured the 2023 IMSA GTP titles with Action Express. Recent electronics upgrades further enhance its competitiveness.

Ricky Taylor notes the Cadillac's straightforward approach: "The Cadillac is simple; it does all the little things right... It's very adaptable." This simplicity contrasts with their previous Acura experience, which focused on nimbleness with a smaller, lighter engine.

The main challenge lies in developing relationships between WTR's crew and Cadillac's extensive support network of over 100 people across different companies. Action Express Racing, maintaining their single-car program, will collaborate closely with WTR to strengthen Cadillac's overall presence in the championship.

Jack Aitken of Action Express emphasizes increased cooperation between Cadillac teams: "We are Cadillac teams and Cadillac drivers and the goal is for Cadillac to be on the top step above all else."

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