Ahead of the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship season, Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA has officially confirmed major changes to its Hypercar driver roster. This strategic decision brings Antonio Felix da Costa and Ricky Taylor into the fold, marking the beginning of a fresh chapter for the squad's world championship ambitions.
The arrival of these two formidable talents also confirms the upcoming departures of Alex Lynn and Sebastien Bourdais at the conclusion of the current campaign. The inclusion of da Costa and Taylor aims to boost the performance of the Cadillac V-Series.R consistently throughout the 2027 calendar, joining an already established group of racers.
For Ricky Taylor, this move represents his first full-time campaign in the WEC following an illustrious career in North American sports car racing. The American driver has amassed 32 victories and 76 podium finishes in IMSA, bringing extensive prototype expertise to Cadillac's global endurance effort.
Meanwhile, Antonio Felix da Costa returns to the JOTA squad boasting a stellar endurance racing CV, which includes an FIA WEC title and a class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. His extensive experience in the Hypercar category provides Cadillac with another proven race winner.
"It feels really special to be coming back to JOTA. I have some amazing memories with this team, we achieved a lot together and I still have so many friends here, so in many ways it feels like coming home," da Costa stated regarding his much-anticipated return.
With a blend of fresh additions and seasoned retainees like Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, Norman Nato, and Will Stevens, Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA enters the 2027 season with clear intentions. The team is fully focused on fighting at the sharp end of the Hypercar field for race wins and titles.
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