Corvette Racing has appointed Andrea Hidalgo as its new Program Manager, a pivotal leadership role within the storied Chevrolet motorsport organization, as the 2026 racing season gets underway. Hidalgo steps into the position at one of the sport’s most critical junctures — just days before the Roar Before the 24 and the iconic Rolex 24 At Daytona — as Corvette continues its evolution in global GT competition.
The announcement, confirmed by both IMSA.com and RACER, marks a significant internal promotion for Hidalgo, who has spent the better part of two decades advancing through technical and racing-oriented engineering roles at General Motors and within the Corvette racing ecosystem.
A long-time GM engineer and Corvette specialist, Andrea Hidalgo brings deep technical and competitive experience to the program manager post. Before her promotion, she served as Senior Race Engine Calibration, Development, and Track Support Engineer for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R program at GM’s Performance and Racing Center, a role that saw her deeply involved in engine calibration and customer team support for GT3 competition.
In that capacity, Hidalgo supported Corvette customer teams like TF Sport in the FIA World Endurance Championship for the past two seasons, as well as in select European Le Mans Series (ELMS) events in 2025, providing a blend of on-site engineering acumen and program-level strategic execution.
Her responsibilities included not only calibration and development but also helping implement controls strategies — work that was important as Corvette customer programs worked toward meeting evolving FIA GT3 engine regulations worldwide.
Before ascending to her most recent engineering leadership roles, Hidalgo spent multiple seasons embedded within the factory Corvette Racing program, particularly during the C8.R era, contributing across myriad technical disciplines. Her résumé extends back to 2008, when she first joined General Motors as an intern and subsequently became part of GM’s production engineering team in 2010 — laying the foundation for her later motorsports work.
Her technical expertise spans a broad engineering portfolio, including combustion, drivability, aftertreatment, diagnostic systems, and transmission development, a diverse skill set that has anchored her progression through increasingly complex roles at GM.
Academically, Hidalgo is grounded in rigorous mechanical engineering training: she holds a Master of Engineering in Global Manufacturing and Automotive Engineering from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University in New York. During her undergraduate years, she was an active member of the Stony Brook Motorsports SAE Baja team — an early indicator of her sustained commitment to motorsports engineering.
Her new leadership role comes amid organizational turnover within the broader Corvette Racing program. Hidalgo replaces Jessica Dane, who departed General Motors earlier in January 2026. Reports from multiple outlets note that Corvette Racing has now seen three different program managers in as many years, reflecting broader shifts within GM Motorsports leadership over the past several seasons.
Dane, who joined GM in 2024 after relocating from Australia, had been instrumental in expanding Corvette Racing’s GT3 presence on the global stage before her exit, including strategic involvement in expanding the program to major international events such as the Bathurst 12 Hour.
Hidalgo’s first official assignment as Program Manager will be overseeing Corvette Racing’s campaign at the 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona on January 24–25, a marquee endurance race that serves as the season opener for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
Corvette’s program manager position is pivotal, combining managerial oversight with close technical interaction across engineering, strategy, and race operations. Past program managers, such as Doug Fehan — who led the team through much of its earlier success — helped shape Corvette’s legacy in endurance racing, including multiple overall and class victories at Daytona, Sebring, and Le Mans.
Hidalgo’s appointment signals Corvette Racing’s intent to maintain technical continuity and competitive rigor as it continues to navigate the complex demands of GT3 competition globally. Her combination of trackside experience, engineering depth, and institutional knowledge could prove integral as Corvette competes against a deep field of international manufacturers in 2026 and beyond.
Sources:
IMSA.com — “Andrea Hidalgo Appointed as Corvette Racing Program Manager.”
RACER — “Corvette Racing appoints Hidalgo as Program Manager.”
Sportscar365 — “Hidalgo Replaces Dane as Corvette Program Manager.”
V8Sleuth — “Jess Dane leaves General Motors.”
MidEngineCorvetteForum — Corvette historical context on program managers.