05/02/2016
NEWS STORY
Twenty-six years after entering its first season of competition, Manor will embark on its first season in the FIA World Endurance Championship which will include the Le Mans 24 hour race.
Manor Motorsport has established a subsidiary, Manor Endurance Racing Limited, which will initially enter one car in the LMP2 class of the championship which kicks-off with the UK based team's home race at Silverstone on 17th April 2016.
The team will announce its full driver line-up ahead of the official pre-season test event, The Prologue, which is to be held at the Paul Ricard circuit in France at the end of March.
"We are delighted to be joining the World Endurance Championship," said John Booth. "It is a fantastic series that visits iconic tracks all over the world. The level of competition is very high and we are really looking forward to racing again.
"The LMP2 class is specifically designed for teams independent of manufacturers and/or engine suppliers which places the focus firmly on how the team performs.
"I can't wait to see the car running now. We have lots to do but we have a great team of people to get it all done."
"It's really great to be racing again," added Graeme Lowdon, "the FIA World Endurance Championship provides a fantastic challenge for us.
"Pre-season testing starts soon and there is a lot to do but we have never been afraid of a bit of hard work.
"There is a real buzz within the team at the moment, we have enjoyed great support from the fans over the last few months and we are very keen for them to get fully involved in what we are doing. We all have a great passion for motorsport and we are keen to share that passion."
We wish them well.