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For 2014 the Jaguar was fitted with a new [[Ilmor]] 5.0L [[V8 engine]] to compete the full [[2014 Blancpain Endurance Series]]. Lorenz Frey, Gardel and Barth competed the majority of the season. [[Jonathan Hirschi]] joined the team as of Spa. Frey placed second in the opening test session of the season opener at Monza.<ref>{{cite web|title=Blancpain Endurance Series Monza Bronze Test|url=https://www.blancpain-gt-series.com/results?filter_season_id=1&filter_meeting_id=1&filter_race_id=2|website=Blancpain GT Series|accessdate=20 May 2018}}</ref> However, a small fire in the car damaged the car resulting in the team having to abandon the race.<ref>{{cite web|title=Emil Frey Racing with promising result in first testing|url=http://jaguar.emilfreyracing.com/fileadmin/media/pdf/downloads/2014/PM_2014.04.13_Promising_result_in_first_testing.pdf|website=Emil Frey Racing|accessdate=20 May 2018}}</ref> After a mechanical retirement at Silverstone, the team finished 32nd at Paul Ricard.<ref>{{cite web|title=Blancpain Endurance Series: Silverstone, Full Report, Bentley's Breakthrough Win|url=http://www.dailysportscar.com/2014/05/25/blancpain-endurance-series-silverstone-full-report-bentleys-breakthrough-win.html|website=dailysportscar.com|accessdate=20 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2014 Blancpain Endurance Series Circuit Paul Ricard/France Main Race|url=https://www.blancpain-gt-series.com/results?filter_season_id=1&filter_meeting_id=5&filter_race_id=38|website=Blancpaing GT Series|accessdate=20 May 2018}}</ref> In the [[2014 24 Hours of Spa]] the team suffered multiple gearbox and suspension issues causing the retirement.<ref>{{cite web|title=Spa 24 Hours: Hours 14, 15 & 16 Report|url=http://www.dailysportscar.com/2014/07/27/spa-24-hours-hours-14-15-16-report-refresh-for-updates.html|website=dailysportscar.com|accessdate=20 May 2018}}</ref> Hirsche replaced Frey for the season finale at the [[Nürburgring]] moving the team into the Pro class. At the German track the team finished nineteenth overall, tenth in class.
[[File:AlbertCosta2016.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Albert Costa in Emil Frey Racing service in 2016.]]▼
Former [[Sauber]] operations director Jürg Flach joined the team as the technical and operations director as of 2015.<ref name="Frey 2015">{{cite web|title=Emil Frey Racing 2015 Press kit|url=http://docplayer.net/39179320-Emil-frey-racing-2015.html|website=Emil Frey Racing|accessdate=20 May 2018}}</ref> Frey, Barth and Gardel returned as the driver trio in the [[2015 Blancpain Endurance Series]]. In the season opening 3-hours of Monza the team retired with engine problems.<ref>{{cite web|title=Blancpain Endurance Series: Monza, Hour 1 Race Report|url=http://www.dailysportscar.com/2015/04/12/blancpain-endurance-series-monza-hour-1-race-report.html|website=dailysportscar.com|accessdate=20 May 2018}}</ref> The team returned at Silverstone with an 18th overall finish, third in the Pro-Am Cup. The team had no technical issues during the season finishing every race, including a 27th place at the 24 Hours of Spa. The team won the Pro-Am Cup at the Nürburgring season finale.▼
▲Former [[Sauber]] operations director Jürg Flach joined the team as the technical and operations director as of 2015.<ref name="Frey 2015">{{cite web|title=Emil Frey Racing 2015 Press kit|url=http://docplayer.net/39179320-Emil-frey-racing-2015.html|website=Emil Frey Racing|accessdate=20 May 2018}}</ref> Frey, Barth and Gardel returned as the driver trio in the [[2015 Blancpain Endurance Series]]. In the season opening 3-hours of Monza the team retired with engine problems.<ref>{{cite web|title=Blancpain Endurance Series: Monza, Hour 1 Race Report|url=http://www.dailysportscar.com/2015/04/12/blancpain-endurance-series-monza-hour-1-race-report.html|website=dailysportscar.com|accessdate=20 May 2018}}</ref> The team returned at Silverstone with an 18th overall finish, third in the Pro-Am Cup. The team had no technical issues during the season finishing every race, including a 27th place at the 24 Hours of Spa. The team won the Pro-Am Cup at the Nürburgring season finale.
▲[[File:AlbertCosta2016.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Albert Costa in Emil Frey Racing service in 2016.]]
For 2016 the team announced a new line-up with [[Albert Costa (racing driver)|Albert Costa]] and [[Stéphane Ortelli]] joining Lorenz Frey.<ref>{{cite web|title=Emil Frey Racing marks ambitious start to 2016 Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup|url=https://www.blancpain-gt-series.com/news/668/emil-frey-racing-marks-ambitious-start-to-2016-blancpain-gt-series-endurance-cup-?filter_season_id=6&filter_series_id=0&filter_text=&filter_team_news=0|website=Blancpain GT Series|accessdate=20 May 2018}}</ref> The trio finished every race until the season finale but failed to score points. Their best result was a 20th place at the first race of the season at Monza. The team entered a second car as of the [[2016 24 Hours of Spa|24 Hours of Spa]]. Hirschi returned to the team with [[Christian Klien]] and [[Markus Palttala]] for the 24 Hour race. [[Norbert Siedler]] replaced Palttala at the Nürburgring. The team placed seventh at the Nürburging scoring six championship points.
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