Enjoying a fighting start to the 2025 motor racing season, UK-based endurance GT team Garage 59 is benefitting from its recent adoption of Riedel Communications’ Bolero wireless intercom system and RiFace radio interface for its race control.
The move has brought a new level of clarity, reliability and scalability to Garage 59’s trackside operations, where it provides crucial support for the team’s participation in the GT World Challenge Europe (March–October) beginning at Circuit Paul Ricard near Marseille, and International GT Open (April–October) beginning at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
Formed ahead of the new season, the two companies’ partnership has helped the team to hit the ground running – Garage 59 is fielding three cars for the season and has already delivered a string of strong results across both race series, reaffirming the team’s status as a serious contender in the world of GT racing.
‘This partnership with Garage 59 is an exciting step forward as we expand our motorsports presence in the UK,’ says Riedel Communications Programme Manager for Global Events, Nacho Lee. ‘It’s also a powerful example of the close cooperation between Riedel’s Product and Managed Technology divisions. By working together, we’re delivering a fully integrated solution that meets the high demands of endurance racing.’
Introduced to Bolero through Riedel’s Product Division, Garage 59 transitioned to a more comprehensive system with Riedel’s Managed Technology Division (MT) providing radio infrastructure and dry hire services for major events such as the 24-hour races at Nürburgring and Spa. The team also benefits from MT-exclusive helmet kits and a custom-built Riedel rack integrating Bolero, StageLink,and RiFace units – boosting in-race coordination and overall efficiency.
‘We needed a communications solution that matched the pace and precision of our team, and Riedel delivered on all fronts,’ says Garage 59 Team Principal, Andrew Kirkaldy. ‘The clarity, reliability, and adaptability of the system have become a real competitive advantage for us this season.’
Riedel Communications will continue to support Garage 59 throughout the 2025 season, with plans for further initiatives to spotlight the team’s progress and the cutting-edge communications technologies enabling it. As part of the collaboration, Riedel branding is now featured on Garage 59’s McLaren cars, reinforcing the visibility of the partnership on and off track.
‘Garage 59 is a premium team with a dynamic set-up and strong ambitions,’ Lee adds. ‘We’re proud that our technology – and the dedication of our MT technicians – is helping them unlock their full potential on track, and we’re already looking forward to deepening our cooperation in the future.’
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