The experienced Akkodis ASP Team has announced an expanded entry for the Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli for 2024, bringing three Mercedes-AMG GT2 machines to attack both Pro-Am and Am class titles.

The French squad introduced the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT2 to the European series last term, taking no time to find success with victory on their debut Fanatec GT2 outing at Red Bull Ring thanks to its Pro-Am duo of Mauro Ricci and Benjamin Ricci.

Both will partner with the Akkodis ASP Team once again this term, fighting it out for Pro-Am honours in the #61 Mercedes-AMG after finishing sixth in the final 2023 standings, with three podium finishes to their name.

The second crew will also contain a previous race winner making his Fanatec GT2 return. Jean-Luc Beaubelique took two victories alongside four podium finishes last term, and will now shift his focus to fighting for the Am class crown with a new team-mate in Gilles Vannelet, both sharing the #87 Mercedes-AMG.

The team's third machine will be for another Fanatec GT2 podium finisher, Christophe Bourret, who shares the #53 Mercedes-AMG with Pascal Gibon. Like their team-mates Beaubelique and Vannelet, both will also be fighting for additional silverware in the Iron Cup Competition - eligible for driver pairings with a combined age of over 100.

The three crews will now look forward to the season-opening Fanatec GT2 European Series Powered by Pirelli meeting at Circuit Paul Ricard in France across 5-6 April.