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Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA has confirmed that Alex Lynn will not compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans this season, with the Briton set to undergo a long-planned surgical procedure in June.
The Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA confirmed that Alex Lynn will miss the 24 Hours of Le Mans this season due to a scheduled surgical procedure in June. He had already skipped the first two FIA World Endurance Championship rounds at Imola and Spa-Francorchamps while awaiting the operation. Louis Delétraz will replace him in the #12 Cadillac V-Series.R, bringing strong credentials as the European Le Mans Series LMP2 Pro-Am titleholder. Lynn’s absence is a setback for the team given his experience and role in Cadillac’s Hypercar programme development. Speculation about Lynn’s future intensified, with rumors linking him to McLaren’s Hypercar programme for 2027. Despite missing out, Lynn expressed disappointment but prioritized his health, while the team remains supportive and confident in Delétraz’s abilities for Le Mans.
