Tristan Nunez bounces back at PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports

Ousted before Detroit from his starting position at Whelen Engineering Racing with whom he had started the season in the DPi category alongside Pipo Derani and replaced for the rest of the season.IMSA by Frenchman Olivier Pla, Tristan Nunez will find a racing wheel again at Road America. The American driver will indeed drive in the No. 2 Oreca LM P11 from PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports. During this round, he will team up with Steven Thomas.

“I am looking forward to joining PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports, said Tristan Nunez. I thank Ray's joint efforts (Mathiasen, the Team Principal. Editor’s note)Bobby (Oergel, the Director. Ed.) and Jonathan (Bomarito, the usual titular pilot. Editor’s note) to give me this opportunity. I have had a very close relationship with Steven over the past year and I look forward to working with him again. » The two Americans had indeed won the 6 2021 Hours of Watkins Glen in the LM P2 category with WIN Autosport, alongside their compatriot Thomas Merrill.

“Tristan is one of my best friends and I truly believe in his talent, confides Jonathan Bomarito, who is taking his turn for this last sprint race of the season. He deserves to be in a top crew and already has a very good relationship with Steven. So I felt like it was a good time to step back and allow Tristan to get back in the car as quickly as possible! »

Steven Thomas announced the color: the two friends will only aim for one objective at Road America. “We have worked hard to perfect our driving, our car and our racing science, declares the person concerned. Thanks to JB for giving Tristan this opportunity and I can't wait to get Tristan back to ride together. We come for victory! »

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