Merrill replaces Giraudi at WeatherTech Racing

While the Italian Gianluca Giraudi was initially announced in the Porsche 911 RSR n°79 of WeatherTech Racing for 24 Hours of Le Mans 2022, it is finally Thomas Merrill who will be associated with Cooper MacNeil and Julien Andlauer in the Pro-Am category. A dream come true for the 36-year-old Californian, who will compete in his first Le Mans classic.

“I am delighted to participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Merrill said. It’s a lifelong goal of mine to participate in this race, and I can’t wait for this opportunity! It is an honor to join WeatherTech Racing, as I live just down the road from WeatherTech Raceway in Laguna Seca. With Proton, the pedigree of this team is undeniable, I think we will be a very strong team. Few people have the chance to race at Le Mans, and even fewer have the chance to do it with such a strong team. Many thanks to WeatherTech, Proton and the MacNeil family! »

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