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Di Resta returns with United Autosports at Le Mans
While the 89th edition of 24 Hours of Le Mans has been postponed to the weekend of August 21-22, the LM P2 class already has a big favorite in its ranks. The winner in 2020, Paul di Resta, will return with the United Autosports team and a third Oreca 07.
The Scottish driver will not be entered this time with his usual teammates Phil Hanson and Filipe Albuquerque, aligned with Fabio Scherer. His driving companions are still unknown, on D-1 of the entry list published by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO).
NEWS: We are delighted to welcome @PaulDiResta back to the team for the 2021 @ 24hoursoflemans.
Read the full story here: https://t.co/aJrlCW2eoQ #BeUnited pic.twitter.com/NtiDeYX62J
— United Autosports (@UnitedAutosport) March 8, 2021
“I think it’s a good thing that the ACO has changed the date of the event so early in the year, it allows those involved in the event to better prepare, indicates the future Peugeot Endurance driver.
The LM P2 grid once again seems very high quality. Until this weekend at the end of August, I will do my best to reintegrate into the team and get to know my new teammates. I sincerely appreciate Richard's efforts (Dean) and Zak (Brown) to allow me to come back to the team. »
One of the two team owners, Richard Dean, confirms. “He played a fundamental role in our victory at Le Mans last year as well as our first World Endurance Championship title. (WEC). "
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