Chilton joins Nissan's line-up for 2015 WEC
Ex-Formula One driver Max Chilton will race with Nissan in the World Endurance Championship this year, the Briton completing the LMP1 driver line-up for the Japanese manufacturer.
Photo by: Nissan Motorsports
Chilton, who competed with Marussia in Formula One for the past two years, is joined by Nissan regular Alex Buncombe.
Both men will drive the new GT-R LM NISMO.
"I'm honoured to have been asked to join a manufacturer as prestigious as Nissan in a championship that is growing year on year," said Chilton.
"Le Mans has always had an amazing following and to be racing there as a works driver is a dream come true.
"My aim has always been to race at the highest level and the technology that has gone into the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO is as impressive as a Formula One car.
"Having met with the team and seen first-hand the dedication and desire to win that exists within this project I can't wait to get on track."
Buncombe makes the jump to LMP1 after several years driving for Nissan in other categories.
"This is a genuine dream come true for me," said Buncombe. "I was shocked when I got the call and I haven't been able to wipe the grin off my face ever since.
"It's very rewarding being the mentor of the GT Academy winners, especially when I see how much the likes of Lucas (Ordonez) and Jann (Mardenborough) have gone on to achieve.
"Now I'm going to race at Le Mans with them in the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO. I already know a fair amount about the car and I can't wait to have a go. It's a radical design and, as with all new cars it will take some developing and fine-tuning, but it's incredibly exciting and I'm so happy to be on the team."
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