Aitken, a part of the line-up that delivered the primary victory with Cadllac’s V-Sequence.R final month within the 12 Hours of Sebring driving for Motion Categorical Racing, will be a part of Bourdais and van der Zande within the #3 Cadillac for subsequent week’s third spherical of the World Endurance Championship at Spa-Francorchamps.
The trio will race within the 13-car Hypercar class alongside the full-time #2 Cadillac V-Sequence.R pushed by Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn and Richard Westbrook.
“Chip Ganassi Racing is happy to have Jack be a part of Sebastien and Renger in sharing driver duties for the No. 3 Cadillac V-Sequence.R on the Spa WEC race subsequent week,” stated Mike O’Gara, director of operations for Chip Ganassi Racing that runs the Cadillac Racing entry. “That is simply one other instance of the ‘One Workforce’ idea that Cadillac Racing is all about.
“We worth Jack’s suggestions within the automobile, and hope that this strengthens the preparation for Cadillac Racing’s assault on the 24 Hours of Le Mans this June.”
#2 Cadillac Racing Cadillac V-Sequence.R: Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn, Richard Westbrook
Photograph by: JEP / Motorsport Images
Cadillac is getting ready a three-car line-up for its Le Mans return after twenty years, two run by Ganassi and one by AXR, which might be pushed by the Sebring-winning line-up of Aitken, Pipo Derani and Alexander Sims.
“We’re grateful for all of the entities on this program collaborating and growing our strengths and capabilities,” stated GM sportscar racing program supervisor Laura Wontrop Klauser.
Former F1 take a look at driver Aitken declared: “Driving at such an unimaginable circuit with the Cadillac V.Sequence R might be a useful addition to our prep for Le Mans.
“It will likely be a pleasure to combine with Chip Ganassi Racing and work collectively to push the Cadillac program ahead, as now we have quite a lot of respect between us. Partnering up with Seb and Renger might be nice for me personally, as I will be studying off two nice guys.”
The #2 Cadillac V-Sequence.R has began the WEC season with two consecutive fourth-place finishes.