Graff Racing have entered two Ligier JSP320 in LMP3 category of the 2023 Asian Le Mans Series for the French squad’s third effort in the Series.
Graff are bringing back reigning LMP2-Am champions Eric Trouillet and Sébastien Page who will team up with ex W Series racer Belén García in the #9 Ligier. The three drivers combined to win the final race of the Ultimate Cup Series in 2022.
The second LMP3 will race as #8 and will see Fabrice Rossello and Xavier Lloveras coming back to the Asian Le Mans Series. They will be joined by François Hériau, 3rd in ELMS (LMP3) in 2019 and 3rd in LMP2-Am in WEC last season.
Eric Trouillet, #9 driver: “I am happy to start the 2023 season with the Asian le Mans Series and we will give our everything to mark our return to LMP3 with a title. I know I can count on my teammates’ and GRAFF’s motivation to reach that goal.”
Sébastien Page, #9 driver: “For my 3rd campaign in the Asian Le Mans Series, I am happy to share the wheel again with my long-time teammate Eric Trouillet and Belén García with whom I already teamed-up in the last race of Ultimate Cup in LMP3. I am expecting 4 exciting and competitive races.”
Belén García, #9 driver: “I am delighted to officially start an exciting new path in my career in 2023 Asian Le Mans Series with Graff. Thanks to the whole team and my teammates for their trust again. Let’s work hard and fight for the top spots!”
Fabrice Rossello, #8 driver: “I am very happy to return to Graff for the 2023 Asian Le Mans Series. Although we finished with a great victory in Abu Dhabi last season, we could not really capitalize on our potential. The grid is full with high-level teams but our line-up can definitely fight for the win.”
Xavier Lloveras, #8 driver: “First of all, I want to thank Graff and my teammate Fabrice for giving me the opportunity to race with them in the Asian Le Mans Series 2023. I have the feeling that great things will happen, and I am more than ready to show again my performance!”
François Hériau, #8 driver: “I am glad to join Graff for his 2023 Asian Le Mans Series campaign. The team showed great things in 2022 and I will give my maximum to complete this line-up. The level on the LMP3 grid will be very high but I am convinced we have the tools to fight for the win, which will be our one and only objective.”
Pascal Rauturier, Team Manager: “We are happy to join Asian Le Mans Series for the 3rd time this year. With both our high-level LMP3 line-ups, we have great ambitions and we target the invitation to the Centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.”
