The LMP2 class this year at the 24 Hours of Le Mans stands out for its abundance of talent, with several Hypercar/GTP drivers participating in the intermediate class. A total of 19 Oreca 07 have been entered, of which 10 will compete in the Pro-Am subclass.
The LMP2 class, historically rich in recognized names, will attract more renowned drivers this edition. Porsche’s withdrawal from the Hypercar class has left multiple drivers without top-level seats. Additionally, many standout competitors from IMSA have decided to enter this iconic endurance race, thereby enhancing the group’s quality.
Highlighted Drivers in LMP2
Below are the drivers with experience in Hypercar/GTP who will compete in the LMP2 class:
- Renger van der Zande – Team: DKR Engineering, Subclass: Pro-Am
- Laurin Heinrich – Team: CrowdStrike Racing by APR, Subclass: Pro-Am
- Kakunoshin Ohta – Team: Proton Competition, Subclass: Main
- Kevin Estre – Team: TDS Racing, Subclass: Pro-Am
- Mikkel Jensen – Team: United Autosports, Subclass: Main
- Julien Andlauer – Team: Duqueine, Subclass: Main
- Tom Dillmann – Team: Inter Europol, Subclass: Main
- Romain Dumas – Team: RD Limited, Subclass: Pro-Am
- Tristan Vautier – Team: RD Limited, Subclass: Pro-Am
- Dane Cameron – Team: AO by TF, Subclass: Pro-Am
- Matthieu Vaxiviere – Team: AF Corse, Subclass: Pro-Am
- Nico Müller – Team: Inter Europol, Subclass: Main
Some of the Most Notable Drivers
Renger van der Zande has his ninth consecutive participation in Le Mans, hoping to improve his best result, which is a fourth place achieved in the Hypercar class.
Rookie drivers like Laurin Heinrich will make their competition debut with CrowdStrike by APR, after having excelled in IMSA with significant victories.
Kevin Estre, known for his one-lap speed, joins TDS Racing with the aim of fighting for a victory at Le Mans following Porsche’s withdrawal from the WEC.
Mikkel Jensen and Julien Andlauer will bring their experience and talent alongside other drivers aiming to perform well in the race.
With a handful of recognized names and a great diversity of drivers, the LMP2 class promises to offer intense and exciting competition during the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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