Jan Charouz, will race in the ELMS for Sébastien Loeb Racing in 2014 sharing driving duties with Vincent Capillaire behind the wheel of the #24 ORECA Nissan 03.
It marks a return to the Le Mans Series for Charouz who was Champion in 2009 with Aston Martin Racing. René Rast will join these two in the official ELMS test on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Jan Charouz:
“I’m very happy to be joining Sébastien Loeb Racing,” said Jan. “After a complicated year, I was looking forward to better in 2014. I’ve already driven the ORECA 03, which is probably the best LM P2 available right now. The team is also up to par and very motivated. With this package, we will be in contention for good results. Winning is always the goal, even if we know the competition will be strong in LM P2. So far the tests have gone well. The car is handling well and Vincent Capillaire and I get along well. The first feelings are positive, inasmuch as I already know some people within the team, such as Sébastien Loeb, Léo Thomas (technical director) as well as Franck Tiné (sporting director).”
In European Le Mans Series, Jan Charouz will team with Vincent Capillaire, who is supported by the SO24! project, and a third driver who will be named at a later date.
Franck Tiné:
“With our technical staff, led by Léo Thomas, the Michelin tires and the ORECA 03, we have our goals set high,” confirms Franck Tiné, sporting director.
“Jan’s qualities correspond to our objectives. With his experience, his collaborations with factory teams and notably his championship title, his contributions will be important. Since his first laps with the team, he has confirmed his professionalism and his involvement. We are happy with his approach, his integration into the team and his collaboration with Vincent, who is progressing rapidly and who understands the car’s behaviour well. Jan’s arrival also fits perfectly with the international direction the team is taking.”
Sébastien Loeb Racing will also race in GTC with an Audi R8 LMS ultra driven by Henry Hassid, Mike Parisy and a third driver to be named.
