DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Former F1 driver Paul Di Resta and Rolex 24 At Daytona race winner Ben Hanley will return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship paddock with United Autosports USA in 2025, to contest the team’s second consecutive season in the North American endurance championship.
Gold-rated Hanley – who is the first driver to be announced for the No. 2 ORECA 07 – is a five-time IMSA race winner, nine-time IMSA podium placer and 2023 IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup champion.
In 2025, he will contest the full seven-round IMSA season for the Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) class in addition to the six-round European Le Mans Series with United Autosports.
“It’s fantastic to be back for another season with the team.” says Hanley, “We showed great pace pretty much everywhere … we had some bad luck in certain races, but the win at Road America proved what we are capable of. With all that we’ve learned this year, we will be aiming to take more victories and ultimately go for the championship.”
The upcoming 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona will mark the British racer’s 20th IMSA race, where he will be looking to build on his impressive Daytona track record – with six appearances, one victory and a further two podium finishes to date.
In the sister No. 22 ORECA 07, Bronze-graded driver Daniel Goldburg will team up with Le Mans winner Paul Di Resta for a second consecutive IMSA season, alongside Di Resta’s fullseason commitments with Peugeot Sport in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
“I am very happy to be racing alongside Daniel next year,” says Di Resta. “I think it was a huge ask for Daniel to step into racing against guys who have been in LMP2 for a very long time … and he held his head high. Second year round, there’s no hiding behind any sliding doors now – but with Daniel’s progression, the way the team has integrated itself into the US, and some new driver announcements, the foundations look very strong. We’re definitely going to mean business when we line up to start this championship in Daytona … right through to the last lap in Atlanta.”
Di Resta – who will be heading into his eighth consecutive season with United Autosports – will be at all the LMP2 IMSA races in 2025, with the exception of the Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park due to a timing conflict.
“Paul and Ben are two incredibly talented racing drivers who we are very fortunate to work with year after year.” says Richard Dean, United Autosports CEO. “Heading into 2025, with a full IMSA season under our belts, the drive to win … and win consistently … is even stronger – and when you’re pushing for that level of success, Ben and Paul are two formidable forces to have on your side.”
