Callum Macleod replaces Alex Buncombe at Bentley

Bentley et Team M-Sport continue their driver rotation strategy on the No. 3 Continental GT108 in Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup for the French round of the 2019 season.

In order to replace Vincent Abril, who left for AKKA-ASP this winter, the British team had placed its trust in Alex Buncombe for the rounds of Monza and Silverstone, but will change its plans for the 1000 km of Paul Ricard in a little more than a year. week.

Callum Macleod, regularly lined up in the Bentley Continental GT3s of Team Parker Racing, and already confirmed for the 24 Hours of Spa, will support Andy Soucek and Maxime Soulet in the Var for the preparation event for the double round of the clock in the Ardennes, contested end of July.

Among the other changes on the provisional entry list, Alex Lynn will find theAston Martin Vantage GT3 n°76 – R-Motorsport alongside Marvin Kirchhöfer and Jake Dennis after being replaced by Nicki Thiim in previous races due to date conflicts.

Jack Hawksworth will be replaced by David Fumanelli in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 n°43 – Strakka Racing. 

49 cars are expected on the Paul Ricard circuit from May 31, the 1000 km race starting late Saturday afternoon and ending at night.

Provisional entry list for 1000 km of Paul Ricard