Sean Gelael

Gelael started racing in 2005, where he became the navigator of his dad Ricardo in Rally of Indonesia. In 2007, he set a record from MURI for being the youngest racing navigator at the age of 10.{{Cite web|title=Terima Piagam MURI, Sean Unjuk Gigi {{!}} Driver Database|url=https://sport.detik.com/sport-lain/d-796925/terima-piagam-muri-sean-unjuk-gigi|access-date=2023-05-25|website=sport.detik.com}}

In 2011, he competed in the Asian Karting Open Championship – Formula 125 Senior Open 2011, finishing third in the overall standings.{{Cite web|title=Asian Karting Open Championship - Formula 125 Senior Open 2011 standings {{!}} Driver Database|url=https://www.driverdb.com/championships/standings/asian-karting-open-championship---formula-125-senior-open/2011/|access-date=2021-09-18|website=www.driverdb.com}}

Gelael began his car racing career in his native continent, competing in the Formula Pilota China in 2012. He finished his debut season fourth in the overall standings and second in the "Best Asian Trophy" standings.{{Cite web|title=Formula Pilota China 2012 standings {{!}} Driver Database|url=https://www.driverdb.com/championships/standings/formula-pilota-china/2012/|access-date=2021-09-18|website=www.driverdb.com}} He raced for the BVM team in the last round of the 2012 Formula Abarth season at Monza.{{cite web |url=http://www.acisportitalia.it/ABARTH/home/ing/2797/Engines-are-still-on |title=Engines are still on |publisher=Acisportitalia.it |access-date=14 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231214543/http://www.acisportitalia.it/ABARTH/home/ing/2797/Engines-are-still-on |archive-date=31 December 2012 |df=dmy-all }}

In 2013, Gelael participated in the 2013 FIA European Formula 3 Championship season, joining the Double R Racing team.{{cite web |url=http://www.doublerracing.co.uk/news/Double-R-confirms-three-car-FIA-F3-European-Championship-Entry/168.htm |title=Double R confirms three car FIA F3 European Championship Entry |publisher=doublerracing.co.uk |access-date=28 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022022603/http://www.doublerracing.co.uk/news/Double-R-confirms-three-car-FIA-F3-European-Championship-Entry/168.htm |archive-date=22 October 2014 |df=dmy-all }} During the same year, the Indonesian driver made an appearance in the Masters of Formula 3, although he was forced to retire from the race.{{cite web |title=Giovinazzi finishes top 10 on Masters of F3 debut |url=http://www.doublerracing.co.uk/news/Giovinazzi-finishes-top-10-on-Masters-of-F3-debut/182.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130717033045/http://www.doublerracing.co.uk/news/Giovinazzi-finishes-top-10-on-Masters-of-F3-debut/182.htm |archive-date=17 July 2013 |access-date=16 July 2013 |publisher=doublerracing.co.uk |df=dmy-all}}

File:2014 F3 HockenheimringII Sean Gelael by 2eight 8SC1490.jpg in the 2014 FIA Formula 3 European Championship]]

In 2014, Gelael signed with Carlin for the 2014 season.{{cite news|url=http://www.formularapida.net/news/giovinazzi-king-blomqvist-and-gelael-with-carlin-at-f3|title=Giovinazzi, King, Blomqvist and Gelael with Carlin at F3|work=FormulaRapida.net|first=Viñals Vendrell|last=Arnau|date=19 December 2013|access-date=19 December 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221183500/http://www.formularapida.net/news/giovinazzi-king-blomqvist-and-gelael-with-carlin-at-f3/|archive-date=21 December 2013|df=dmy-all}} On 10 May 2014, he scored his first ever point in the championship, finishing 10th and therefore scoring one point in the Pau Grand Prix.{{cite web|title=POINTS IN PAU FOR JAGONYA AYAM WITH CARLIN|url=http://www.carlin.co.uk/news/fia-european/points-pau-jagonya-ayam-carlin/|publisher=carlin.co.uk|access-date=10 May 2014|archive-date=12 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512232723/http://www.carlin.co.uk/news/fia-european/points-pau-jagonya-ayam-carlin/|url-status=dead}} He finished the season in 18th position with 25 points.{{cite web|title=Sean Gelael Mengakhiri Musim Dengan Manis|url=http://mobil.sportku.com/berita/news/aktual/63348-sean-gelael-mengakhiri-musim-dengan-manis|access-date=21 October 2014|language=id|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141021223808/http://mobil.sportku.com/berita/news/aktual/63348-sean-gelael-mengakhiri-musim-dengan-manis|archive-date=21 October 2014|df=dmy-all}}

Gelael competed in the 2013 British Formula 3 International Series alongside Antonio Giovinazzi, driving for Double R Racing.{{cite web|title=Three car British F3 return confirmed for Double R|url=http://www.doublerracing.co.uk/news/Three-car-British-F3-return-confirmed-for-Double-R-/177.htm|publisher=doublerracing.co.uk|access-date=16 July 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808134152/http://doublerracing.co.uk/news/Three-car-British-F3-return-confirmed-for-Double-R-/177.htm|archive-date=8 August 2013|df=dmy-all}} He claimed his first podium in at Silverstone by finishing 3rd in the second race.{{cite web|title=Superb Silverstone weekend delivers first win of year for Double R|url=http://www.doublerracing.co.uk/news/Superb-Silverstone-weekend-delivers-first-win-of-year-for-Double-R/179.htm|publisher=doublerracing.co.uk|access-date=16 July 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014173806/http://www.doublerracing.co.uk/news/Superb-Silverstone-weekend-delivers-first-win-of-year-for-Double-R/179.htm|archive-date=14 October 2013|df=dmy-all}} He finished eight in the final overall standings.{{cite web|title=Giovinazzi Vice-Champion as Calderon makes British F3 history|url=http://www.doublerracing.co.uk/news/Giovinazzi-Vice-Champion-as-Calderon-makes-British-F3-history/190.htm|publisher=doublerracing.co.uk|access-date=13 October 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014172331/http://www.doublerracing.co.uk/news/Giovinazzi-Vice-Champion-as-Calderon-makes-British-F3-history/190.htm|archive-date=14 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}

On 20 January 2015, it was announced that Gelael will compete in the 2015 Formula Renault 3.5 Series with Carlin partnering with Tom Dillmann.{{cite news|url=http://www.carlin.co.uk/news/renault-world-series/carlin-return-formula-renault-3-5-gelael-dillmann/|title=Carlin return to FR3.5 with Gelael and Dillmann|date=21 January 2015|work=carlin.co.uk|publisher=Carlin|access-date=21 January 2015|archive-date=21 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121125959/http://www.carlin.co.uk/news/renault-world-series/carlin-return-formula-renault-3-5-gelael-dillmann/|url-status=dead}} He finished 19th in the overall standings.{{Cite web|title=Formula Renault 3.5 Series 2015 standings {{!}} Driver Database|url=https://www.driverdb.com/championships/standings/formula-renault-35-series/2015/|access-date=2021-09-18|website=www.driverdb.com}}

Gelael made his GP2 Series debut with Carlin Motorsport in the Hungaroring in the 2015 season. He finished 18th in the feature race and 20th in the sprint race.{{cite web|title=Sean Gelael Raih Awalan yang Baik di GP2|work=KOMPAS.com |date=31 July 2015|url=http://olahraga.kompas.com/read/2015/07/31/1150008/Sean.Gelael.Raih.Awalan.yang.Baik.di.GP2|access-date=11 August 2015|language=id |last1=Media |first1=Kompas Cyber }}

File:2016 GP2 Series, Silverstone Circuit (29655603691).jpg]]

In 2016, Gelael competed full-time in the GP2 Series with Campos Racing, partnering Mitch Evans.{{cite news|url=http://www.motorsport.com/gp2/news/evans-and-gelael-to-join-campos-for-2016-gp2-campaign/|title=Evans and Gelael to join Campos for 2016 GP2 campaign|last=Khorounzhiy|first=Valentin|date=1 December 2015|publisher=motorsport.com|access-date=1 December 2015}} At Catalunya, he finished 19th in the feature race having started from 22nd on the grid. He scored his first podium at the Red Bull Ring, where he finished second behind his teammate Evans, who won the race.{{Cite news|url=https://www.motorsport.com/fia-f2/news/red-bull-ring-gp2-evans-triumphs-in-crazy-mixed-weather-race-794757/794757/|work=Motorsport.com|date=2 July 2016|access-date=2 June 2023|last=Khorounzhiy|first=Valentin|title=Red Bull Ring GP2: Evans triumphs in crazy mixed-weather race}}

File:Sean Gelael Monza F2 2017.jpg with Pertamina Arden]]

With the championship rebranded to the FIA Formula 2 Championship, Gelael moved to the Pertamina Arden team for the 2017 season, joining Norman Nato.{{cite web|url=http://www.gp2series.com/News-Room/News/2017/02_February/Pertamina-Arden-confirm-2017-line-up-/|title=Pertamina Arden confirm 2017 line up|date=3 February 2017|access-date=3 February 2017}} Gelael lost the team battle, finishing in points-paying positions just in four races.

File:FIA F2 Austria 2018 Nr. 03 Gelael (2).jpg at the 2018 Spielberg Formula 2 round]]

Gelael raced for Prema Racing in the 2018 season, joining Dutch driver Nyck de Vries.{{cite news|last1=Allen|first1=Peter|title=Sean Gelael seals Prema F2 seat for 2018|url=http://www.formulascout.com/sean-gelael-seals-prema-f2-seat-for-2018/38933|access-date=20 November 2017|work=formulascout.com|date=19 November 2017}} In the Monaco, he scored his only podium for the season, finishing second in the feature race. He failed to score points for the rest of the season following his podium finish. He placed 15th with 29 points in the overall standings.

File:FIA F2 Austria 2019 Nr. 10 Gelael 1.jpg for his second season with Prema]]

For the 2019 season, Gelael remained with Prema, partnered by 2018 FIA Formula 3 European Championship winner Mick Schumacher. He lost the team battle, finishing in 17th position in the drivers' standings by scoring points in just five races.

Gelael left Prema to join reigning FIA Formula 2 teams' champion DAMS for the 2020 season, replacing Sérgio Sette Câmara. He was joined by two-time Macau Grand Prix winner and Williams Driver Academy member Dan Ticktum.{{Cite web |date=2019-12-04 |title=Gelael and Ticktum announced at DAMS for 2020 - Formula 2 |url=http://www.fiaformula2.com/News-Room/News/2019/12_December/Gelael-and-Ticktum-announced-at-DAMS-for-2020-/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204131533/http://www.fiaformula2.com/News-Room/News/2019/12_December/Gelael-and-Ticktum-announced-at-DAMS-for-2020-/ |archive-date=4 December 2019 |access-date=2021-09-18}} He scored points in both races of the second round at the Red Bull Ring, finishing tenth and seventh. He broke a vertebra from an impact with a kerb during the Barcelona feature race, and was unable to start the sprint race.{{Cite news|url=https://www.motorsport.com/fia-f2/news/gelael-spine-fracture-barcelona-sprint/4857637/|title=Gelael to miss Barcelona sprint race after fracturing spine|date=16 August 2020|access-date=3 April 2024|work=Motorsport.com|last=Cooper|first=Adam|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313034157/https://www.motorsport.com/fia-f2/news/gelael-spine-fracture-barcelona-sprint/4857637/|archive-date=13 March 2023|url-status=live}} He was replaced at DAMS by Red Bull Junior Team driver Jüri Vips for the next four rounds. At the time of his injury he had scored three points, compared to 61 points for teammate Ticktum.

Due to a string of accidents and technical failures, followed by Gelael's seldom points-scoring performances in FIA Formula 2 Championship that contributed to poor seasons, Gelael's father Ricardo Gelael announced that his son will no longer continue racing in Formula 2 after the 2020 season.{{Cite web|last=Santen|first=Budi|date=1 December 2020|title=Ricardo Gelael: Di Bahrain Akhir Pekan Ini Laga Terakhir Sean di F2!|url=https://www.mobilinanews.com/mobile/artikel/33174/Ricardo-Gelael--Di-Bahrain-Akhir-Pekan-Ini-Laga-Terakhir-Sean-di-F2/|access-date=1 December 2020|website=mobilinanews.com|language=id}}

File:Sean Gelael 2017 Malaysia FP1.jpg during free practice for the 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix]]

Gelael had his first experience of Formula One machinery, driving the Toro Rosso STR12 at the in-season test after the 2017 Bahrain Grand Prix, completing 78 laps.{{cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bahrain-f1-test-hamilton-leads-giovinazzi-on-day-1-895392/895392|title=Bahrain F1 test: Hamilton leads Giovinazzi on Day 1|website=motorsport.com|first=Jonathan|last=Noble|date=18 April 2017|access-date=21 October 2020}} He continued to drive for Toro Rosso in a testing capacity throughout the {{F1|2017}} season, including tests at the Hungaroring and Yas Marina Circuit as well as Friday practice appearances in Singapore, Malaysia, the United States and Mexico.{{Cite web|url=http://www.statsf1.com/en/sean-gelael/engagement.aspx|title=Sean GELAEL - Involvement|website=www.statsf1.com|access-date=17 November 2018}} He continued his association with Toro Rosso during the {{F1|2018}} season, appearing at testing days in Spain, Hungary and Abu Dhabi, and at the Friday practice session of the {{F1 GP|2018|United States}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/results/896056/1/barcelona-f1-inseason-test-times-tuesday-4pm|title=Barcelona F1 In-Season Test Times - Tuesday 4pm|website=crash.net|first=Luke|last=Smith|date=15 May 2018|access-date=21 October 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2018/8/russell-beats-ferraris-on-final-day-of-hungary-test.html|title=Russell sets the pace on final day of Hungary test|website=formula1.com|date=1 August 2018|access-date=21 October 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2018/12/sean-gelael-enjoyed-every-lap-of-abu-dhabi-test/|title=Sean Gelael enjoyed "every lap" of Abu Dhabi test|website=thecheckeredflag.co.uk|first=Findlay|last=Grant|date=2 December 2018|access-date=21 October 2020}} In 2019, Gelael again took part in the post-season tyre test for Toro Rosso in Abu Dhabi.{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.bottas-fastest-as-ocon-returns-in-opening-day-of-2019-post-season-tyre-test.3Nzj8yFHmz1T8V0DZ1xruK.html|title=Bottas fastest, as Ocon returns in opening day of 2019 post-season tyre test|website=formula1.com|date=3 December 2019|access-date=21 October 2020}}

Gelael stepped into the Asian Le Mans Series during the second half of 2015–16 season to gather his first experience in endurance racing. Competing for Jagonya Ayam with Eurasia alongside Antonio Giovinazzi, the pair won both races they drove in and finished third in the standings.{{Cite web |last=Dagys |first=John |title=Eurasia Breaks Through for 3H Thailand Victory |url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/asian-lms/eurasia-breaks-through-for-3h-thailand-victory/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=Sportscar365 |date=10 January 2016 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Dagys |first=John |title=Eurasia Wins Again; Race Performance Crowned Champions |url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/asian-lms/eurasia-wins-again-race-performance-crowned-asian-lms-champions/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=Sportscar365 |date=24 January 2016 |language=en-US}}

During the same year, he would also make his FIA World Endurance Championship debut with Extreme Speed Motorsports, competing in the last three rounds of the season.{{Cite web |last=Dagys |first=John |title=ESM Confirms Shakeup in Driver Lineup |url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/esm-set-for-driver-shakeup/ |access-date=2021-09-18 |website=Sportscar365 |date=19 September 2016 |language=en-US}}

Following the conclusion to his time in Formula 2, Gelael returned to the ALMS for the entirety of the 2021 campaign, driving for Jota Sport alongside Formula E drivers Stoffel Vandoorne and Tom Blomqvist in the LMP2 category. He finished second and fifth in Dubai and won both races in Abu Dhabi, which placed him second in the standings.{{Cite web|title=Race Results|url=https://www.asianlemansseries.com/calendar/2021/teams-championship|access-date=2021-02-21|website=Asian Le Mans Series}}

The Indonesian's main focus for 2021 would lie in the World Endurance Championship, where he once again partnered Vandoorne and Blomqvist at Jota Sport.{{cite web |date=7 January 2021 |title=Vandoorne, Gelael join JOTA for 2021 WEC season |url=https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/jota-vandoorne-gelael-blomqvist-lmp2/4939554/ |access-date=7 January 2021 |website=motorsport.com}} Following a pair of podiums at the beginning of the season, a strong performance from the team would see the trio finish second in class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.{{Cite web |last=Antara |editor-last=Saleh |editor-first=Nurdin |date=23 August 2021 |title=Sean Gelael Cetak Sejarah, Naik Podium di Balapan Ketahanan Le Mans 24 Hours |url=https://sport.tempo.co/read/1497500/sean-gelael-cetak-sejarah-naik-podium-di-balapan-ketahanan-le-mans-24-hours |access-date=18 September 2021 |website=sport.tempo.co}}{{Cite web |title=Le Mans 24h: #7 Toyota takes historic win with new Hypercar |url=https://www.autosport.com/le-mans/news/le-mans-24h-7-toyota-takes-historic-win-with-new-hypercar/6651956/ |access-date=2021-09-18 |website=www.autosport.com |language=en}} Despite rounding off the season with two further appearances on the rostrum, Gelael and his teammates would miss out on the title to Team WRT, who had managed to win the final three races, which left Jota second in the LMP2 results. Following the end of the season, Gelael described the season as having been "really good", whilst equally ruing the team's missed opportunities to win races.{{Cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Daniel |title=Gelael: "Important to Build the Chemistry" With WRT |url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/gelael-important-to-build-the-chemistry-at-new-team-wrt/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=Sportscar365 |date=11 March 2022 |language=en-US}}

He would make a guest appearance during the 4 Hours of Monza with Jota, finishing third alongside Malaysian driver Jazeman Jaafar.{{Cite web|last=Santen|first=Budi|date=2021-07-11|title=Kereeen! Sean Gelael Lengkapi Catatan Selalu Podium di ALMS, WEC, dan kini ELMS Monza!|url=https://www.mobilinanews.com/artikel/36793/Kereeen-Sean-Gelael-Lengkapi-Catatan-Selalu-Podium-di-ALMS-WEC-dan-kini-ELMS-Monza/|access-date=2021-09-18|website=mobilinanews.com|language=id}}File:31WRTLM2022 2.jpg

In 2022 Gelael continued to race in the World Endurance Championship, switching teams to previous year's champions WRT to drive alongside Robin Frijns and René Rast.{{Cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Daniel |title=WRT Expands to Two Cars as Gelael, Realteam Join |url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/wrt-expands-to-two-cars-as-gelael-realteam-join/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=Sportscar365 |date=11 January 2022 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Daniel |title=Gelael: "Important to Build the Chemistry" With WRT |url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/gelael-important-to-build-the-chemistry-at-new-team-wrt/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=Sportscar365 |date=11 March 2022 |language=en-US}} After starting the season with a strong second place at a rain-shortened race in Sebring, the Indonesian took his maiden win in the category at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.{{Cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Daniel |title=Alpine Wins Red Flag-Affected 1000 Miles of Sebring |url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/alpine-wins-red-flag-affected-1000-miles-of-sebring/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=Sportscar365 |date=18 March 2022 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Euwema |first=Davey |title=Toyota Wins Chaotic, Incident-Filled 6H Spa |url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/toyota-wins-chaotic-incident-filled-race-at-spa/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=Sportscar365 |date=7 May 2022 |language=en-US}} Dramatic scenes would occur at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as, having started from pole due to an impressive lap from Frijns, the team was forced to retire with hours to go after the Dutchman had made an error and collided with the barriers.{{cite web |last=Kilbey |first=Stephen |date=12 June 2022 |title=LM24 Hour 19: First safety car as LMP2 pole sitter WRT crashes out |url=https://racer.com/2022/06/12/lm24-hour-19-first-safety-car-as-lmp2-pole-sitter-wrt-crashes-out/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612132701/https://racer.com/2022/06/12/lm24-hour-19-first-safety-car-as-lmp2-pole-sitter-wrt-crashes-out/ |archive-date=12 June 2022 |access-date=4 August 2022 |work=Racer}} The outfit was set back further in Monza, where a twelfth place following a radiator issue made them miss out on points for the second race in a row. At the penultimate race in Fuji, Gelael, Frijns and substitute teammate Dries Vanthoor managed to win the race, having held off advances from the Nr. 38 Jota car in the dying embers of the event.{{Cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Daniel |title=No. 8 Toyota Wins 6H Fuji to Match Alpine Crew in Points |url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/no-8-toyota-wins-6h-fuji-to-match-alpine-crew-in-points/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=Sportscar365 |date=11 September 2022 |language=en-US}} Another victory at the 8 Hours of Bahrain would not be enough to take the title, as the team lost out to Jota by 21 points.{{Cite web |last=Euwema |first=Davey |title=No. 7 Toyota Wins Bahrain Finale; Sister Car Takes Title |url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/no-7-toyota-wins-bahrain-finale-sister-car-takes-title/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=Sportscar365 |date=12 November 2022 |language=en-US}}

At the start of 2023, Gelael teamed up with Valentino Rossi and three other drivers to compete in the Dubai 24 Hour event, driving a BMW M4 GT3 for WRT.{{Cite web |title=BMW Team WRT Confirm Plans For Dubai 24H, Bathurst 12H & GT World Challenge Europe |url=https://www.dailysportscar.com/2022/12/16/bmw-team-wrt-confirm-plans-for-dubai-24h-bathurst-12h-and-gt-world-challenge-europe.html |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=dailysportscar.com|date=16 December 2022 }} The lineup experienced a positive weekend, completing a double-podium for the team by finishing third.{{Cite web |last=Euwema |first=Davey |title=Team WRT Wins Second Straight 24H Dubai |url=https://sportscar365.com/other-series/24hseries/team-wrt-wins-second-straight-24h-dubai/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=Sportscar365 |date=15 January 2023 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=WRT Score First Win With BMW AT 24H Dubai |url=https://www.dailysportscar.com/2023/01/15/wrt-score-first-win-with-bmw-at-24h-dubai.html |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=dailysportscar.com|date=15 January 2023 }}

For a third year running, the World Endurance Championship would be the main destination for the Indonesian, who, along with Robin Frijns, remained at Team WRT to be partnered by Ferdinand Habsburg.{{Cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Daniel |title=Frijns, Habsburg Reunite as WRT Finalizes LMP2 Lineup |url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/frijns-habsburg-reunite-as-wrt-finalizes-lmp2-lineup/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=Sportscar365 |date=17 February 2023 |language=en-US}} The season proved to be a disappointment, as the #31 crew finished fourth in the teams' standings with a suspension problem denying them from a Le Mans podium and an engine failure costing them victory at Monza.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-11 |title=TEAM WRT CLAIMS PODIUM FINISH AT THE CENTENARY OF THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS TO TAKE CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD |url=https://w-racingteam.com/news/detail/445/team-wrt-claims-podium-finish-at-the-centenary-of-the-24-hours-of-le-mans-to-take-championship-lead |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=WRT}}{{Cite web |date=2023-07-11 |title=10 things we learned from the 2023 WEC 6 Hours of Monza |url=https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/10-things-we-learned-from-the-2023-wec-6-hours-of-monza/10494774/ |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=www.motorsport.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Season 2023 results |url=https://www.fiawec.com/en/season/result/4153 |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=FIA World Endurance Championship}}

File:2024 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps Team WRT BMW M4 GT3 No.31 (DSC02566).jpg]]

With the removal of LMP2 from the WEC, Gelael and WRT moved to the newly-formed LMGT3 class for the 2024 season. Alongside BMW factory driver Augusto Farfus and bronze-ranked Darren Leung, Gelael was able to take his first win in the category at Imola, before experiencing a hefty shunt caused by Earl Bamber on the Kemmel straight at Spa-Francorchamps from which the Indonesian escaped unharmed.{{Cite web |title=#7 Toyota Battles Through Rain Showers To Win Imola Thriller |url=https://www.dailysportscar.com/2024/04/23/7-toyota-battles-through-rain-showers-to-win-imola-thriller.html |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=www.dailysportscar.com|date=23 April 2024 }}{{Cite web |last=Klein |first=Jamie |date=2024-05-11 |title=6H Spa Red-Flagged for Huge Cadillac Crash |url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/6h-spa-red-flagged-for-huge-cadillac-crash/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Sportscar365 |language=en-US}} Redemption came at the Le Mans 24 Hours, where the #31 turned out to be the only BMW entry to escape troubles, finishing second in class.{{Cite web |last=Euwema |first=Davey |date=2024-06-17 |title=Farfus 'Can Smile in the End' Having Secured LMGT3 Podium |url=https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/farfus-can-smile-in-the-end-having-secured-lmgt3-podium/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Sportscar365 |language=en-US}}

On 3 January 2025, United Autosports confirmed that Gelael and his former WRT teammate Darren Leung will join the team for the 2025 season. They are set to partner Marino Sato in the No. 95 McLaren 720S GT3 Evo.{{Cite news|url=https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/gelael-and-leung-move-to-mclaren-to-complete-2025-united-autosports-wec-line-up/10686013/|title=Gelael and Leung move to United's McLaren for 2025 WEC season|date=3 January 2025|access-date=3 January 2025|work=Motorsport.com|last=Watkins|first=Gary|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250103140749/https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/gelael-and-leung-move-to-mclaren-to-complete-2025-united-autosports-wec-line-up/10686013/|archive-date=3 January 2025|url-status=live}}

Gelael is the only son of the owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken's Indonesian franchise and former rally driver Ricardo Gelael and the youngest child of actress Rini S Bono.{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-motor-f1-australia-tororosso-gelael/indonesian-gelael-to-test-with-toro-rosso-f1-team-idUSKBN16T1JL|title=Indonesian Gelael to test with Toro Rosso F1 team|date=22 March 2017|work=Reuters|location=Melbourne|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105043713/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-motor-f1-australia-tororosso-gelael/indonesian-gelael-to-test-with-toro-rosso-f1-team-idUSKBN16T1JL|archive-date=5 November 2023|url-status=live|last=Baldwin|first=Alan|editor-last=Ferris|editor-first=Ken}} He is the cousin of Indonesian tennis player Justin Barki. His late grandfather Dick Gelael is the founder of Gelael Supermarket and Multi Food Indonesia.

^† As Gelael was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.

^* Season still in progress.

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^† Driver did not finish the race, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race distance.

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^† As Gelael was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.

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• {{Official website|http://www.sean-gelael.com/}}
• {{DriverDB driver|sean-ricardo-gelael}}
• [http://seangp.metrotvnews.com Sean GP]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20170429125925/http://topcareer.id/berita-6690-sean-geal-kian-mendekat-ke-f1.html Sean Gelael Kian Mendekat ke F1]

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