WTRAndretti GTP driver Filipe Albuquerque is set to make a one-off ELMS appearance with United Autosports in the 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps later this month.
The Portuguese ace will drive the team’s LMP2 Pro/Am class ORECA in the seat usually filled by Oliver Jarvis and compete alongside Daniel Schneider and Andy Meyrick.
Jarvis is unable to attend the ELMS meeting due to clashing IMSA commitments with Pfaff in GTD Pro. That same weekend he will be participating in the GT-only meeting at VIR.
“I am very happy to be back with United Autosports,” said Albuqerque, “I just came from Mosport with them, which was great … and now to have another race with the team at Spa, one of my favourite tracks. I have great memories with United there and think we won five in a row … that’s a hell of a record, hard to beat!”
Between 2018 and 2021, Albuquerque and United dominated the LMP2 class at Spa-Francorchamps, taking three consecutive victories in the Belgian round of the European Le Mans Series (2018-20) and two wins in the six-hour FIA World Endurance Championship race (2020-21).
“If you’re going to Spa-Francorchamps and looking for a driver, there is no one better than Filipe Albuquerque,” said Richard Dean, United Autosports CEO.
“It’s great to see the podium placing trio from last year in Aragon back together. I am excited to see what Daniel, Andy and Filipe can achieve this time.”
So far this season, the full-season #21 LMP2 Pro/Am crew of Schneider, Meyrick and Jarvis have celebrated a podium finish in the 4 Hours of Le Castellet – and are looking to climb the standings with another strong finish.
“To be back again with Daniel Schneider and Andy Meyrick … it’s going to be exactly like one year ago when we went to the podium,” Albuquerque added.
“This year is no different! The goal is the same. We will aim for the victory.”
