Alex Lynn will complete the United Autosports FIA World Endurance Championship line-up for the 2022 season.
Lynn will join Josh Pierson and Oliver Jarvis in United’s second Oreca 07 Gibson with Phil Hanson, Filipe Albuquerque, and Will Owen confirmed in the other car.
Lynn will combine his WEC duties with a programme with Chip Ganassi Racing in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship aboard their Cadillac DPi, in the same way as Oliver Jarvis too will do double duty with his commitments in the MSR Acura.
Alex last raced for United in the 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours, finishing fourth in the LMP2 class alongside Paul Di Resta and Wayne Boyd. Alex also raced for United Autosports in them2016 Gulf 12 Hours.
Alex has winning form from some of the world’s top sports car races including the 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours in the GTE Pro class with Aston Martin Racing, having raced for the factory team for three years.
Alex also won on his debut at the Sebring 12 Hours and has multiple FIA World Endurance Championship class wins to his credit.
He also raced in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for the last five years, winning the 2021 London E Prix in July.
Alex Lynn: “It feels great to be coming back to the FIA WEC full time, and especially with United Autosports. They are a real world-class team in every area, with a phenomenal track record, and their experience, professionalism and motivation gives us drivers the best possible platform to compete successfully in the WEC.
“I really enjoyed being part of the team at Le Mans this year and it will be exciting to be part of the world championship again in the incredibly competitive LMP2 category.
“I can’t wait to start working with Olly – who brings a massive amount of experience to the line up, and Josh, with his youth and enthusiasm, and to be gunning for that world title. I’ve got a busy 2022 season ahead and will be race-ready and race-fit from start to finish.”
Zak Brown: “I’m thrilled to welcome Alex to the team for the 2022 WEC season.
“Alex, together with Oliver and Josh is a very exciting line up and I can’t wait to see how they get on.”
Richard Dean: “Even though we already knew his calibre of racing ability, Alex really impressed us at Le Mans, so we were keen to get him on board for 2022. Both Alex and Olly will be the perfect teammates for Josh to help bring him along during his first season in the WEC.”
