GT stars Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon are new Red Bull Athletes

At the Formula 1 race in Mexico, Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon were spotted in the Red Bull Racing pit as guests of four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen. The two GT and sports car stars proved to be good company for the Dutchman, as he secured his third win of the season at the historic circuit.

During the event, it was announced that Gounon – who has competed in the DTM, amongst other series, over the past two years – and Juncadella – who races as a Genesis works driver in the FIA WEC – would be joining the Austrian drinks manufacturer’s squad of athletes as new Red Bull Athletes.

Both Gounon, a Frenchman living in Andorra, and the Spaniard Juncadella competed this year for the Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing in the GT World Challenge Europe and at the Nürburgring 24-hour race. When Gounon and Juncadella were unable to compete in the season finale of Europe’s premier GT racing series due to a clash with the FIA WEC calendar, Max Verstappen personally stepped in to replace them in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 at Portimão.

“I am incredibly proud to represent Red Bull as a sportsman! I began my career in formula racing 18 years ago as a Red Bull Junior. I’m absolutely delighted to be back with this fantastic brand!” said Daniel Juncadella.

Jules Gounon added: “Always dream big … you never know how far your dreams can take you. A very special new chapter begins for me this week. I am proud, grateful and really looking forward to becoming part of the Red Bull family as a Red Bull athlete.”