Bentley Motorsport have confirmed that the Spa 24 Hours will see a third Continental GT3 join the full season pair on the entry alongside the pair from Bentley Team M-Sport
European partner team Bentley Team Abt will enter a single car for Nico Verdonck, Christer Jöns and Jordan Pepper.
“We have three Continental GT3s all capable of getting a great result,” commented Bentley’s Director of Motorsport Brian Gush. “That’s a good position to be in going into one of the most important races in the GT3 world.
“After losing the win last year, Bentley Motorsport has something to prove and we return to Spa with real determination. We will take forward what we have learned and share knowledge and experience between our teams.”
Bentley Team M-Sport, which is now leading the Blancpain Endurance Series after winning the Paul Ricard 1000kms, is looking to add a happier page in its recent history after it lost the lead of the 2016 Spa 24 Hours in the final laps due to a flash rainstorm, the team’s efforts repeatedly falling victim to misfortune and misadventure. With lessons learned, the team is hoping for a successful weekend with its #7 and #8 Continental GT3s.
Alongside this pair of Bentleys, Bentley Team Abt will contest the twice-around-the-clock event at the historic Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium for the first time. Nevertheless, the experienced endurance racing outfit still has its sights set on the podium.
All three Bentleys will be present at next week’s official test (4 July)
