WEC: Renger Van der Zande with Lotus in LMP2

Renger Van der Zande, who rode for Mercedes en DTM l?année passée et qui commencera sa saison en Porsche Supercup au Bahreïn, vient de rejoindre l?équipe Lotus pour six manches du WEC. It will therefore be rolling on two fronts at the same time. Enough to keep him busy all season since his withdrawal from the DTM. “I am very proud that only two months after my ouster from the DTM, I already have a busy and interesting year, explains the new Lotus driver in LMP2, aged 26. The international competition is facing big budget cuts. Finding yourself in a professional team is therefore not easy. »

The Dutchman discovered driving the Lola B12/80-Lotus yesterday on the Paul-Ricard circuit, notably driving at night. He will support the British James Rossiter and Kevin Weeda in the black and gold car bearing the number 32, starting at the 6 Hours of Spa on May 5. “I'm going to need to put myself in endurance mode, he continues. I'm really looking forward to being at the start of my first race. But before that, I would especially like to thank Colin Kolles and Lotus for giving me such an opportunity. » As a reminder, it is the Kedowa team of Colin Kolles which takes care of the racing operation of the two Lola B12/80-Lotus of the Lotus team.