Absolute Racing will field two Porsche 911 GT3 R (Type 992) entries in the 2025 season of the GT World Challenge Asia Powered by AWS, with two new driver pairings.

In the #321 Absolute Racing Porsche, the Silver-Am class entry will be shared by series newcomer Li Xuanyu and former Porsche Carrera Cup Asia champion Daniel Lu Wenlong. Both Chinese drivers are no strangers to Absolute Racing, having represented the team on multiple occasions. Li Xuanyu competed in last season’s Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia, and also partnered with Daniel Lu in a GT3 entry at the Bangsaen Grand Prix as part of the TSS Super Series headline event.

Daniel Lu, a former Porsche China Junior, first linked up with Absolute Racing in 2017, finishing runner-up in the Formula Masters Asian Series. The partnership continued into the following season in Porsche Carrera Cup Asia. While Daniel Lu has made a handful of appearances in the series over the years, 2025 will mark his first full-season campaign in GT World Challenge Asia.

The #911 Absolute Racing Porsche will be driven by Wang Zhongwei and Patrick Pilet in the Pro-Am class. While Wang Zhongwei is new to Absolute Racing, he brings solid GT and single seater experience, having competed in Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, as well as the Formula Regional Middle East and Japan championships. The Chinese Bronze-rated driver has been a consistent figure in domestic GT racing, having finished ninth in the Pro-Am class last season.

Patrick Pilet, a long-standing Porsche factory driver since 2008, needs little introduction. The Frenchman boasts an impressive CV, with class victories at the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, Petit Le Mans, and the Nürburgring 24 Hours. He is also an overall and race winner in the GT World Challenge Asia.

TEAM QUOTES:

Fabien Fior (Absolute Racing Team Principal): “We’re really pleased to be returning to the GT World Challenge Asia with a strong two-car Porsche line-up. Both driver pairings bring a mix of experience and potential, and we’re confident they’ll represent the team well. It’s going to be a highly competitive season, but we’ve put in the preparation and we’re looking forward to fighting at the sharp end of the grid.”

Li Xuanyu (#321 Absolute Racing driver): "I’m really excited to be competing in my rookie GT World Challenge Asia with Absolute Racing. I have confidence in the team and am looking forward to achieving strong results together."

Daniel Lu Wenlong (#321 Absolute Racing driver): “Really excited to be debuting in the GT World Challenge Asia with Absolute Racing and my teammate Li Xuanyu. We’ve done quite a bit of testing and are getting very comfortable with the Porsche 911 GT3 R. Looking forward to the 2025 season.”

Patrick Pilet (#911 Absolute Racing driver): “I'm really, really happy to be joining the team for the 2025 season. I already have some experience with them from Bathurst, which was a great experience. The goal is to fight for as many victories as possible and to try and win the championship. It’s a big challenge, but one I'm truly excited about. I love this championship - it has been improving year by year, and the level of competition keeps rising, with more and more factory drivers on the grid. I'm really looking forward to seeing the team again, meeting my new teammates, and working together towards success.”

Wang Zhongwei (#911 Absolute Racing driver): “The priority for the new season is to quickly get to grips with this unique car and aim for consistent performance throughout the races. My teammate is also a highly experienced driver, so I hope to pick up some valuable racecraft and driving insights from him.”