United Autosports has confirmed that two of its regular drivers, Jim McGuire and Matt Bell will race with Kay van Berlo in the 2018/19 Asian Le Mans Series’ LMP3 class.
While McGuire and Bell have been racing together the past two years in the Le Mans Cup, 17-year-old van Berlo is a newcomer to the team, having competed against United with Eurointernational in the European Le Mans Series.
“The Asian Le Mans Series will be fantastic,” McGuire said. “It’s quite a thrill to be able to race on three continents in one calendar year. Between Sebring, Europe and now Asia, the United Autosports team and our AERO-painted Ligier JS P3 have been superb.
“We’re now looking forward to the 2018/2019 Asian Le Mans Series schedule, which includes circuits like Shanghai, Fuji, Buriram and Sepang. I’m really looking forward to running with Matt Bell and Kay van Berlo. Matt and I have developed a chemistry with the Ligier JS P3 and young Kay is proving to be a rising star in motor racing at just 17 years old.”
Matt Bell is also looking forward to racing in the Asian LMS.
“I’m very excited to be heading back to Asia for my second Asian Le Mans Series and to continue racing with Jim too,” he said. “I’ve really enjoyed driving with him and it’ll be great to carry our season on into the winter. With Kay joining us, I think we’ll have a competitive line-up and can definitely target some podiums. I loved each circuit last time I did the series, especially Fuji, so I can’t wait to get going.”
Kay van Berlo meanwhile, says he’s really pleased to be joining two-time ELMS LMP3 champion United Autosports for the first time.
“I am extremely happy to be joining United Autosports for the 2018/2019 Asian Le Mans Series. It feels fantastic to become part of such a great team with so many successes already. Hopefully we can add some more successes during the Asian Le Mans Series. I’m looking forward to sharing the car with Matt Bell and Jim McGuire.
“I am 100% sure we can put some good results down together and we will have a lot of fun as well. It’s the first time for me competing in the Asian Le Mans Series. The championship is looking really strong and the calendar is mega exciting with some former and current F1 circuits. I can’t wait to get the season started.”
The Asian Le Mans Series begins in Shanghai, China on 24-25 November.
