Former Marussia Formula 1 driver, Briton Max Chilton will switch to endurance racing in 2015 after signing to drive for Nissan in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
The 23-year-old had been considering his options outside of F1 since Marussia went into administration, with a possibility to race in the Verizon IndyCar series. Chilton will finally race in endurance racing in 2015 as part of the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO squadron.
“Le Mans has always had an amazing following and to be racing there as a works driver is a dream come true,” Chliton declared. “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 1 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,” Chilton said. Chilton, who is testing at Sebring in Florida this week, will make his debut in the WEC season opener at the 6 Hours of Silverstone on April 12.
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