Louis Delétraz replaces Alex Lynn ahead of the Spa 6 Hours

Forced to withdraw due to a neck injury, Alex Lynn will be unable to compete for his Cadillac Hertz Team Jota at Spa. Poleman of the 24 Hours of Le Mans In 2025, the British driver will give way to Swiss driver Louis Delétraz, whose LMP2 performances make him more than qualified for the position. Delétraz will therefore be entered in the second round of the 2026 season. WEC, within a crew number 12 notably composed of Norman Nato and Will Stevens.

Linked to Cadillac in category IMSALouis Delétraz won't be in a state of complete uncertainty. Already partnered with Jordan Taylor across the Atlantic, the Swiss driver is comfortable with his car and won't have to learn everything before tackling the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. That said, this Hypercar opportunity raises questions about his future in the category. While Delétraz seems to possess the inherent ability to compete for a seat in the top endurance racing category, a more immediate concern arises. Given Alex Lynn's absence due to medical reasons, the Swiss driver could be among Cadillac's options should Lynn potentially miss the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the next round of the WEC after Spa.

After finishing tenth in the first round of the European Le Mans Series season at the Barcelona International Circuit, Louis Delétraz continues his busy start to the year. Le Castellet will indeed host the second round of the season. ELMS Next weekend, from May 1st to 3rd. The following week, the second round of the WEC will take place, providing the first real test of his ability to be competitive within the Cadillac Hetz Team Jota. So, tune in from May 7th to 9th (the race is on Saturday at Spa) to see how this new event unfolds.

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