TEAM NEWS: Graff is happy to announce the four drivers who will defend their colours in Michelin Le Mans Cup in 2023.
Graff’s Ligier JS P320 #8 will be driven by a 100% Australian line up featuring Fraser Ross, twice category winner of the 12 Hours of Bathurst; and George Nakas who will make his racing debuts in Europe following a solid experience in historic racing in Australia.
Graff’s second Ligier JS P320 #39 will be driven by Irish Lucca Allen, reigning LMP3 Ultimate Cup Series champion with the team, and British James Sweetnam, graduating from British Radical championships and who placed 5thin Asian Le Mans Series last winter in LMP3.
George Nakas, driver #8: “We are very happy to join Graff Racing for the 2023 Michelin Le Mans Cup campaign. This new challenge is very exciting for us, and we are ready to tackle it with such an experienced and successful team in LMP3.”
Fraser Ross,driver #8: “I am super excited to be joining Graff for the 2023 Le Mans Cup with George. A huge year ahead visiting some of the best tracks and of course the Road to Le Mans. Looking forward to a big year with the team. Can't wait to get started in Barcelona.”
James Sweetnam, driver n°39: “I am thrilled to join ‘Asian Le Mans winning’ Graff Racing alongside the mega talented Lucca Allen for my first full European programme. After spending the Winter racing LMP3 I am excited to get to work and race at the iconic tracks featured on the Le Mans Cup calendar.”
Lucca Allen, driver n°39: "I am over the moon to be back with my racing family Graff. We have proven chemistry and speed from last year that we look to bring to the Michelin Le Mans Cup and challenge for the title straight off the bat. I believe in the team and our line-up, with Bronze driver James Sweetnam. I can't wait to get started in Barcelona. Thank you to Graff Racing for believing in me and supporting my career."
Pascal Rauturier, Team Manager: “I would like to thank the ACO for selecting our entries for this season. Michelin Le Mans Cup’s level will once again be high this year. Our team has been having good momentum since the Asian Le Mans Series title won last winter and we are keen to provide our drivers with competitive cars to get back to win in MLMC.”
