United Autosports with a former Peugeot driver at the 24 Hours of Daytona

United Autosports has unveiled the eight drivers who will compete in the 2026 24 Hours of Daytona under its banner. The most notable name is Mikkel Jensen. The Dane last raced with Peugeot during the 8 Hours of Bahrain, the final of the 2025 FIA season WECAnd his presence within the Anglo-American team's roster for the Florida classic seems to confirm his future destination. The 30-year-old driver is indeed tipped to join McLaren, manufacturer whose team of Richard Dean and Zak Brown will be in charge of operating the LMDh prototype.

Jensen will be at the wheel of the No. 2 Oreca 07 in Florida, where he will be joined by Phil Fayer, Ben Hanley, and Hunter McElrea. A regular with the team and also with Peugeot, Paul di Resta will drive the No. 22 Oreca 07 alongside Daniel Goldburg, Rasmus Lindh, and Grégoire Saucy. The Swiss driver already competed with United Autosports this season in the WEC's LMGT3 category, driving a McLaren.

« Winning the 24 Hours of Daytona is a monumental achievement, of which we are extremely proud. says Richard Dean, managing director of United Autosports. Attempting to achieve a second consecutive victory is audacious, but with two crews combining drivers who have already won with United Autosports with formidable new recruits, we put ourselves in the best possible position to lift this trophy again in 2026. »

The 2026 Daytona 24 Hours will take place on January 24th and 25th.

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