Le Mans champion Ye Yifei leads the race! Harmony Racing's No. 55 team takes on the Okayama Circuit

From August 29th to 31st, the 2025 GT World Challenge Asia (GTWC Asia) will move to Japan's Okayama International Circuit for the fifth round of the season. Harmony Racing's No. 55 Ferrari 296 GT3 features a strong lineup: Le Mans 24 Hours champion Ye Yifei and talented driver Song Jiajun will compete in the Pro-Am class, taking on a new challenge in Japan.

This is Ye Yifei's return to the Harmony Racing team after their participation in the 71st Macau Grand Prix – the FIA GT World Cup. This year, Ferrari driver Ye Yifei became the first Chinese driver to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans overall. Previously, he was also the first Chinese driver to win the top class of the WEC World Endurance Championship. He has also won both the Asian Le Mans Series and the European Le Mans Series, making him one of the most highly regarded Chinese racing stars. This time, Ye Yifei will be the driving force behind car #55, aiming for the podium.

<img src="https://img2.51gt3.com/wx/202508/2c8b6a03-2063-42ca-8587-53535cfd046b.jpg" alt="" Song Jiajun boasts extensive racing experience, having competed at the Circuit de la Sarthe with Harmony Racing during the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He has also gained extensive experience in GT single-make racing in recent years. He won his class at the Dubai 24 Hours, the opening event of the year for international sportscar racing, and also showcased his stellar form by winning both his class and the overall podium in this season's Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia. Adapting to the new circuit and transitioning between different cars will be Song Jiajun's primary challenges in the upcoming Okayama race.

Opened in 1990, the Okayama International Circuit is nestled among forests and mountains. The circuit is 3.703 kilometers long, with a width ranging from 12 to 15 meters, and features 13 corners. Its distinctive features include the undulating terrain created by its hillside formations and a rich mix of medium- and low-speed corners.

As a classic stop in Asia's top GT series, Okayama is renowned for its intense competition and challenging track conditions. Past events have produced numerous thrilling performances, and this race is expected to be a significant turning point in the season. Okayama will also host the second round of the SRO GT PowerTour, a spectacular event featuring up to 50 GT cars. The GTWC Asia will feature 31 GT3 cars competing at the pinnacle of competition!

The battle for Okayama is about to begin, and the #55 car will bravely advance with a brand new lineup! Let us all look forward to Ye Yifei and Song Jiajun helping the #55 car achieve great results!