Tom Dillmann displays his ambitions

The previous World Championship eventEndurance on the Fuji Speedway in Japan had allowed Signatech-Alpine to secure his first podium of the season in LM P2, with second place in the trio Nelson Panciatici? Paul-Loup Chatin? Vincent Capillaire. This weekend in China, Philippe Sinault's men want to continue their momentum, and will welcome Tom Dillmann who will replace Vincent Capillaire for the last two rounds in Shanghai and Bahrain.

“We know that the level is particularly high, so we will have to be very competitive. Tom will not have it easy, but we know his talent as a pilot car. It’s up to him to show that he can acquire “endurance spirit” starting this weekend. » comments the boss.

Starting on a prototype, Tom Dillmann will immediately be thrown into the deep end, having moved between the FR 3.5 with the Jagonya Ayam with Carlin and the GT in Blancpain and in ADAC GT Masters with Bentley this season. “I’m going to discover this piloting. Endurance has attracted me for a long time and I am happy to take this opportunity to join the team Alpine. I will have to quickly adapt to the A450b with the objective of being able to fight for a podium with Nelson and Paul-Loup. » specifies the 26-year-old pilot.