After a four-year partnership with Acura, Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) has returned to General Motors, fielding two Cadillac V-Series.R cars in IMSA's GTP class for 2025.

The team's driver lineup is impressive, with Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque in the No. 10 car, while Louis Deletraz and Jordan Taylor will pilot the No. 40. For endurance races, they're joined by JOTA WEC drivers Will Stevens and Alex Lynn, plus Toyota Hypercar drivers Brendon Hartley and Kamui Kobayashi for Daytona.

WTR has a history of quick adaptation to new machinery, having won the Rolex 24 in 2021 during their transition from Cadillac to Acura. The V-Series.R, already a proven winner with the 2023 IMSA GTP titles through Action Express, received an electronics upgrade ahead of the new season.

Ricky Taylor notes the Cadillac's straightforward approach: "The Cadillac is simple; it does all the little things right, and that's what you need for endurance racing. It's very adaptable to setup changes, which explains its success across different tracks."

The team faces two main challenges:

• Limited testing opportunities during the short off-season
• Building new working relationships with Cadillac and Dallara

Action Express, Cadillac's other team, will collaborate closely with WTR throughout the season. Jack Aitken, Action Express driver, emphasizes increased data sharing and communication between the teams, stating, "We are Cadillac teams and Cadillac drivers, and the goal is for Cadillac to be on the top step above all else."

With 12 cars competing at Daytona and Aston Martin joining at Sebring, the 2025 GTP class promises intense competition, but WTR's proven track record and strong driver lineup position them as serious contenders.

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