Indonesian racer Sean Gelael is set to return to the FIA WEC’s LMGT3 class in 2025, this time with United Autosports to drive its #95 McLaren LMGT3 Evo alongside Darren Leung and Marino Sato.
By switching to United from Team WRT, the 28-year-old will reunite with 2024 teammate Darren Leung, whom he won the 6 Hours of Imola and finished on the podium at Le Mans with in the #31 BMW M4 LMGT3.
“I am super excited to be in a car with United Autosports after being long-term rivals,” said Gelael. “I think it will be a really good experience and a strong opportunity to win the championship after finishing second twice… fifth time is the charm!
“I’m looking forward to racing with Marino for the first time and, of course, to work with Darren again after some great highlights together in 2024. It’s great to be a part of the McLaren family. Let’s build something long-lasting and something great.”
FIA Silver-graded driver Gelael – who, aged 10, started his racing career as a rally navigator for his father – rose through the ranks in FIA Formula 3 Europe and FIA Formula 2, before making his sportscar debut in the 2015-16 Asian Le Mans Series, where he posted two wins out of two races.
2025 will mark Gelael’s fifth full season in the FIA World Endurance Championship and his second in the LMGT3 category. To date, he has celebrated four race wins and a further 10 podium finishes – including two second-place finishes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
“It’s fantastic to have Sean on board for the 2025 season,” added United Autosports CEO Richard Dean.
“After years of competing against each other in LMP2 and LMGT3, we now have his speed, skill and determination on our side. Together with Darren [Leung] and Marino [Sato], we have an incredibly competitive driver line-up in the #95 McLaren … it’s a very real WEC championship contender.”
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