The Heart of Racing names drivers for ALMS debut
The team will field two Vantage entries, with three drivers assigned to each car.
The Heart of Racing has announced its driver lineups for its Asian Le Mans Series debut: Gray Newell, Eduardo “Dudu” Barrichello and Roman De Angelis will share the No. 26 Vantage, while Ian James, Zacharie Robichon and Mattia Drudi will drive the No. 27 sister car.
The team announcement was published by the Asian Le Mans Series on October 21, 2026. The first race is scheduled for November 13–15 at Circuit Paul Ricard; it is a forthcoming event, not a completed race.
Two three-driver lineups
Newell, Barrichello and De Angelis bring previous experience together from other racing programmes. The series said Newell and Barrichello were looking to carry momentum from their FIA World Endurance Championship efforts. De Angelis has shared a Vantage with Newell in SRO GT4 America and with Barrichello in the IMSA WeatherTech Series.
Newell and De Angelis are set to make their first starts at all three Asian Le Mans Series circuits. Barrichello has made four starts at Circuit Paul Ricard.
James, Robichon and Drudi continue a partnership after a race-winning campaign together in the FIA WEC LMGT3 category. Robichon has podium finishes at Circuit Paul Ricard and Autódromo do Algarve, including a 2023 Algarve win in the European Le Mans Series. Drudi has started at both circuits and won at Circuit Paul Ricard this season in GT World Challenge Europe.
A new championship challenge
The team described the Asian Le Mans Series entry as an extension of its international racing programme. The announcement also said the organisation continues its mission to raise awareness and support for Seattle Children’s.
The lineups are confirmed, but the Asian Le Mans Series campaign has not begun. The announcement identifies Circuit Paul Ricard as the venue for the first race, scheduled for November 13–15.
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The Heart of Racing’s ALMS debut will begin at Circuit Paul Ricard, with the No. 26 and No. 27 Vantages assigned their announced driver crews.
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