Credit: Nielsen Racing
Fabio Scherer, the current LMP2 category champion in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, will join former class winner David Heinemeier-Hansson and Kyffin Simpson, the 2023 European Le Mans Series champion, in the Nielsen Racing team for this year’s event. Nielsen Racing officially announced their driver lineup for the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will take place on June 15 and 16. The team will compete with their Oreca 07 Gibson #24 in this prestigious endurance race, marking their fourth participation.
Hansson, who currently races for Nielsen Racing in their LMP2 campaign in the ELMS, recently completed the 4 Hours of Le Castellet. On the other hand, Scherer had the opportunity to test one of the team’s Oreca 07 cars during last year’s ELMS rookie test. Although Scherer competes for United Autosports in the ELMS, he will be driving for Nielsen Racing in Le Mans, where he secured his first victory with Inter Europol Competition last year.
“I am excited to return to the place that changed my career and my life,” said Scherer. “Fighting again for victory at Le Mans will be an incredibly special experience. It’s not just about being in any car, but being in a competitive car. Nielsen Racing has a remarkable track record, and I am delighted to have David as my teammate. It has always been a pleasure to race alongside him during the 2022 ELMS season at Inter Europol Competition. We also welcome Kyffin Simpson, coming from IndyCar, which is fantastic. The Nielsen car has shown great performance this year and was competitive at Le Mans last year, so I believe we have a strong package that will allow me to fight for the top and defend my previous victory.”
Simpson ha espresso la sua eccitazione nel fare il suo debutto alle 24 Ore di Le Mans con la Nielsen Racing. “Dopo essere tornato al volante di una vettura LMP2 a Daytona, sono entusiasta di correre con un team di successo e cercare una vittoria di classe a Le Mans. Inizieremo a lavorare immediatamente, comprese alcune sessioni di simulatore questa settimana. Non vedo l’ora di unirmi a Fabio e David in pista.”
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