WEC
The Richard Mille Racing Team climbs into the WEC
The Richard Mille Racing Team is thinking big. After a satisfactory first season in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) with 10th place in LM P2 and a noted ninth place in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2020, the trio of female drivers will tackle the World Endurance Championship (WEC) In 2021.
Tatiana Calderon, Beitske Visser and Sophia Flörsch will ride together on a red Oreca 07. “ Last year was pretty crazy between Covid-19 and my arrival mid-season in the team, but I really enjoyed working with each member of the structure, explains the Dutchwoman, called to the rescue after the accident and injury to Katherine Legge last summer. I hope we can build on this experience by moving up to the FIA World Championship.Endurance This year. »
As for the Colombian, this season “will bring new challenges. The car will evolve with a little less power and the arrival of Goodyear tires. We will have to discover this new package as soon as possible in testing, but our experience acquired last year will benefit us whatever happens. »
Finally, Sophia Flörsch highlights the crucial role of Signatech environment, behind the Richard Mille Racing Team project. “Having a team with engineers and mechanics as experienced as those at Signatech is incredible.
They made things a lot easier for us in our first year in Endurance. We quickly all got along very well and had a lot of fun, especially at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. We are now entering the second year of the project and I am really happy to be part of the Richard Mille Racing Team again as we take another step forward. »
Medhi Casaurang
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