Mercedes Adds Martin and Ojeda to 2025 Factory Driver Lineup
Mercedes-AMG has announced its 2025 factory driver lineup, featuring 10 drivers including two new additions: Maxime Martin and Jayden Ojeda.
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Belgian driver Martin joins just days after leaving BMW's works program and will compete in Iron Lynx's FIA WEC LMGT3 program with the Mercedes-AMG GT3. He's also expected to race at the 2025 Daytona IMSA opener with GetSpeed in GTD PRO. Martin revealed his discussions with Mercedes-AMG began after his BMW departure.
25-year-old Australian Ojeda earns his works driver status following GT3 appearances for Mercedes in the 2024 Intercontinental GT Challenge and Asian Le Mans Series. He transitions from a four-year Supercars career with various teams.
Notable changes include Jules Gounon's retention, who will continue his dual role with Mercedes-AMG and Alpine, expanding to a full-season drive with Alpine's WEC Hypercar program. Daniel Juncadella departs due to increased F1 simulator commitments.
The complete 2025 Mercedes-AMG driver lineup:
- Ralf Aron (Estonia)
- Philip Ellis (Switzerland)
- Maro Engel (Germany)
- Maximilian Gotz (Germany)
- Jules Gounon (Andorra)
- Mikaël Grenier (Canada)
- Maxime Martin (Belgium)
- Jayden Ojeda (Australia)
- Fabian Schiller (Germany)
- Luca Stolz (Germany)
Mercedes-AMG has indicated that further additions to the factory roster will be announced in the future.