Gianmaria Bruni is set to contest the full 2025 ELMS season in the LMGT3 class with Ferrari customer JMW Motorsport, returning to the team after a 15-year absence.
The 43-year-old Italian, who was a Ferrari factory driver between 2007 and 2017 before switching to Porsche, will share the British team’s #66 296 LMGT3 with Scott Noble and Jason Hart.
“I’m super happy,” commented Bruni, who last raced with JMW in the Le Mans Series back in 2009, alongside Rob Bell (below).
“For me, it was my first motor racing family. I raced with JMW Motorsport in my early sportscar days, I grew up with them, so I have a lot of history with Jim [McWhirter, team principal], Valerie and the team.
“I’m really looking forward to getting back with them all, and I’m very happy that we get this opportunity to get back together in the ELMS, something we have done together and won together in the past. I’m looking forward to working with my teammates.
“I can’t wait to jump in the GT car again, it’s been a little while. It’s amazing we get this opportunity to work together again.”
Jim McWhirter, JMW’s team principal added: “We are thrilled to welcome Scott and Jason back to the team. Both drivers performed brilliantly in the final two rounds of the last season. They’re both really strong competitors. It is great to have the continuity of returning drivers, building on last season and continuing the development of the car.
“We’re also super excited to welcome Gimmi back to the team. With his speed and such a wealth of experience, he will be a very strong addition to the team. We’re looking forward to another year with the European Le Mans Series.”
The ELMS series opener will take place in Barcelona, Spain on April 6, 2025.
Image credits IMSA & JMW
