P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Albon latest in a long line of F1 drivers to target hypercar endurance race
According to AMUS, the Williams F1 driver is interested in participating in the opening round of the North American IMSA Championship at Daytona during his off-season. He would race for the Wayne Taylor Racing Team and drive an Acura/Honda LMDh Hypercar. The race is scheduled for January 2024. The Williams team principal, James Vowles, has expressed openness to his driver competing in another series as a one-time event, stating that there are no objections to such a guest start. Sebastian Vettel has reportedly received a concrete offer to drive for the British Jota team in the 2024 World Endurance Championship, while Mick Schumacher is being considered as an option to drive for Renault/Alpine in the entry-level hypercar class. Jenson Button has also been linked to the World Endurance Championship for next year. Nyck de Vries could represent Toyota in the WEC and combine it with racing in Formula E in 2024, while Stoffel Vandoorne is expected to join Peugeot in the WEC. It is worth noting that famous drivers such as Mark Webber, Fernando Alonso, and Nico Hulkenberg have all had success in endurance racing.
Source: Crash
