United Autosports secures the services of young Josh Pierson

The American could become the youngest driver in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans next year.

Published on 18/08/2021 à 11:43

Gonzalo Forbes

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United Autosports secures the services of young Josh Pierson

Josh Pierson joins the ranks of United Autosports. ©United Autosports

This is called locking down a young promise. In search of new talent, the United Autosports team has confirmed the arrival of Josh Pierson in its ranks for the 2022 season. WEC in LMP2.

The American, who will celebrate his 16th birthday next February, will begin a “ intensive testing program » as part of his debut in the world championshipEndurance with the Anglo-American structure next year. In case of participation in 24 Hours of Le Mans In 2022, Josh Pierson will become the youngest participant in the history of the Le Mans event.

« I am honored and grateful to have the opportunity to be part of such an accomplished team like United Autosports, savors the main interested party. I can't believe how quickly my career has progressed over the past year. Suddenly driving a car as fast as LMP2 is like a dream ».

While participating in the 2021 Road to Indy USF2000 (American promotional formula) season on the other side of the Atlantic, Josh Pierson will attend the 24 Hours of Le Mans (August 21-22) as a spectator this year to get your first marks.

Gonzalo Forbes

In charge of promotion formulas (F2, F3, FRECA, F4...). Carried by the grace of Franco Colapinto.

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