Ford Mustang GT3 Secures Historic First Global Victory at Rolex 24 at Daytona

Mustang GT3 triumphed in one of the most rigorous 24-hour endurance racing events in motorsports, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, to score its first global GT3 victory. The No. 65 Ford Multimatic Motorsports Mustang GT3 of Dennis Olsen, Christopher Mies and Frédéric Vervisch earned the landmark victory after holding off a late-race challenge in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD Pro class. 

Adding to the company’s accolades, the No. 64 Ford Mustang GT3 also secured third place at the road course of Daytona International Speedway for the official factory team with drivers Seb Priaulx, Mike Rockenfeller and Austin Cindric. 

“Moments like this make the long hours, hard work and earlier disappointments worthwhile,” Rushbrook said. “Our first global win with the Mustang GT3 and our 20th for Ford in the 24 Hours of Daytona is a milestone. I am proud of this whole effort. Everyone gave their all.”

Ford has a rich history in the 24 Hours of Daytona. Mustang won its first 24-hour race here in 1967 and now has 10 total wins. Ford Motor Company has been victorious in Daytona’s 24-hour race 20 times since its inaugural win in 1966 with the MKII. The last event win came in 2018, when Ford GT earned a GTLM class victory.