United Autosports has announced that Paul Di Resta and Ben Hanley will return to drive for the team for its second consecutive season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
Ben Hanley, who finished 5th in the 2024 LMP2 drivers standings, will combine his full-season IMSA commitments with United Autosports with the European Le Mans Series where he will drive the team’s #22 ORECA 07. Hanley’s driving teammates have yet to be announced.
“it’s fantastic to be back for another season with the team,” said Hanley. “We showed great pace pretty much everywhere. We had some bad luck in certain races but the win in Road America proved what we are capable of.
“With all that we’ve learned this year, we will be aiming to take more victories and ultimately go for the championship.”
Di Resta will partner with Daniel Goldburg in the sister #22 entry as the 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans winner combines a full-season IMSA drive with his commitments to Peugeot Sport in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
“I am very happy to be racing alongside Daniel next year,” said Di Resta. “I think it was a huge ask for Daniel to step into racing against guys who have been in LMP2 for a very long time and he held his head high. Second year round, there’s no hiding behind any sliding doors now – but with Daniel’s progression, the way the team has integrated itself into the US, and some new driver announcements, the foundations look very strong.
“We’re definitely going to mean business when we line up to start this championship in Daytona…right through to the last lap in Atlanta.”
For United Autosports CEO Richard Dean, the driving capabilities of Hanley and Di Resta are key to building on the experience and success that the team achieved in 2024.
“Paul and Ben are two incredibly talented racing drivers who we are very fortunate to work year after year, “ he said. “Heading into 2025, with a full IMSA season under our belts, the drive to win, and win consistently, is even stronger – and when you’re pushing for that level of success, Ben and Paul are two formidable forces to have on your side.”
The 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship gets underway with the Roar Before the Rolex 24 on January 17 – 19, followed by the Rolex 24 at Daytona on January 22 – 26.
