ST. CHARLES, Ill., (July 26, 2024) – AO Racing is proud to welcome Julien Andlauer to the driver’s seat of the No. 77 Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr to race alongside full-season driver Laurin Heinrich. Andlauer will step in for next week’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship round at Road America, August 2-4, as a result of Sebastian Priaulx’s departure from the No. 77 Porsche 911 GT3 Rawr.
“We are excited to welcome Julien to AO Racing for Road America,” said Team Principal Gunnar Jeannette. “We’ve raced against him in many championships across the globe and can’t wait to see what he can do with Roxy at our home race.”
The French Porsche Driver and former Porsche Junior Driver is a prominent name in the motorsport community, with wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in the FIA World Endurance Championship, the Asian Le Mans Series, and the European Le Mans Series. He is a championship-winning driver in both the Porsche Carrera Cup France (2017) and Porsche Carrera Cup Germany (2019).
With his extensive experience in motorsport and with Porsche, he will be a strong addition to AO Racing. AO currently leads the points in the team championship standings as well as the driver standings with Laurin Heinrich in the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD PRO categories.
“I’m super excited to be back in IMSA, and to join the AO Racing Team which has been very successful so far,” said Andlauer. “I’m really looking forward to jumping in the car and giving the maximum to give my best effort for the team to have a good chance for the championship. I don’t know Road America yet, but it looks to be an amazing track, and I hope it can suit our beautiful Roxy. I will fight well and look forward to being there and working with the entire team.”
About AO Racing
Founded in 2022 by PJ Hyett and Gunnar Jeannette, AO Racing has swiftly risen to prominence in the world of professional sports car racing. With an unwavering commitment to on-track excellence and fan engagement, AO Racing commands attention with its fun liveries and fan-friendly presence, becoming a dynamic force in the sport. Central to AO Racing’s success is its unique blend of performance and personality. The iconic liveries of “Rexy” and “Roxy,” the T-Rex Porsche 911 GT3 Rawrs and “Spike” the LMP2 Dragon have captivated fans worldwide, earning AO Racing a dedicated following. With a focus on making racing accessible and enjoyable for enthusiasts of all ages, AO Racing has become a beloved favorite among motorsport lovers. The team has a global footprint, with strong efforts in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Asian Le Mans Series, European Le Mans Series, and the FIA World Endurance Championship. With passion, precision, and a touch of flair, AO Racing is writing the next chapter in the annals of motorsport history.
