Thai-American teenage racer Carl Wattana Bennett will join Jean-Karl Vernay and Canadian Antoine Serravalle to form the full-season driver trio for the Duqueine Team-run Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6 Competizione Hypercar effort in the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship.
Bennett, part of Fernando Alonso’s A14 Management academy, competed in 2023 in F4 in both the USA and Europe, taking a race win on his North American season debut.
He replaces the previously named Alejandro Garcia in the team’s roster – the Mexican no longer a part of the Isotta Fraschini.
He joined Duqueine Team for the Asian Le Mans Series in their Oreca 07 showing pace from the start
Claudio Berro, Motorsport Manager and Member of the Board of Isotta Fraschini Milano: I am very curious to see how this mix of youth and experience will work in a really competitive championship like the FIA WEC. For Isotta Fraschini, these three drivers in the team are key since they’re going to become ambassadors of the brand in Europe, North America, and Asia, three strategic areas from a commercial point of view.
Jean-Karl Vernay: Being involved in the project since the beginning, it’s super exciting for me. I think it’s fantastic news taking part in the FIA WEC 2024 season. Thank you to Isotta Fraschini and the Michelotto guys since the car is great, and thanks to Duqueine for the support. I can’t wait to be in Qatar. Of course, we’re having some young guys with Antonio and Carl, but I think we have a strong line-up. It won’t be easy because the people we are battling against are super-strong and with a lot of experience, that we don’t have, but I’m looking forward to it, and… let’s keep pushing!
Antonio Serravalle: I feel incredibly honored to compete for Isotta Fraschini and Michelotto Engineering, both with their rich history. Being part of the prestigious FIA WEC racing series, particularly in the top-tier LMH hypercar category, is truly surreal. I extend my gratitude to Duqueine and Remstar Management for believing in me and providing this extraordinary opportunity.
Carl Bennett: I am thrilled to announce my partnership with Isotta Duqueine for the highly anticipated World Endurance Championship season in 2024. This collaboration carries a profound significance for me as I proudly represent Thailand on the global stage of motorsports. Joining forces with Isotta Fraschini and Duqueine Team is a realization of a lifelong dream. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to A14 Management, Duqueine, Royal Automobile Association of Thailand, Amerasian Fragrance Research, and everyone involved in making this partnership possible. Their support and belief in my capabilities have paved the way for this incredible opportunity. I am committed to giving my absolute best. Together with Isotta Duqueine, I am confident that we will achieve great things together.
