Rui Andrade of the #81 TF Sport Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R was encouraged by a stronger racing package since its debut Le Mans 24 Hours in 2024.
“We’ve learned a lot since last year,” he told Motorsport Week.
“Every race teaches us something. The level in WEC is so high that you constantly need to be pushing and maximising everything, or you’ll fall behind.
“TF and Pratt Miller have done a great job. Whether it’s on track or in the simulator, we’re always pushing.
“I can confidently say we’ve got a stronger package now, just based on improved setup and car balance.
“(Sharing data across the Corvettes) It helps the whole group move forward, especially when you’re chasing the smallest margins.
“The car feels really strong, especially in the high-speed corners, like the Porsche Curves.
“It gives us drivers a lot of confidence to push, which is so important here.
“Confidence is everything at Le Mans, and we definitely have that right now.
“The car is really fun to drive, and we hope that strength carries into the race.”
TF Sport claimed victory this season with their #33 Corvette at the Qatar 1812 km so the team are looking for their maiden victory in their partnership with Corvette.
Andrade, the sole Angolan driver out of 186 in the field, is taking on the race with his team-mates Charlie Eastwood and Tom van Rompuy once again, like last year.
Corvette took the GTD class Daytona 24 Hours win in January, thus General Motors’ manufacturer aims to take their first LMGT3 win.
With nine class wins in their history at Le Mans, Corvette are hoping TF Sport can deliver a winning result on 14-15 June, the fourth FIA WEC round.
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