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Phil Hanson told Motorsport Week about how his endurance career progression from LMP2 machinery to Hypercar, and how his outgoing Le Mans experience lent him towards his Hypercar debut. “Normally the traditional progression in endurance racing is to go up the LMP [Le Mans Prototype] order,” said the #38 JOTA Porsche 963 driver ahead of […]
“The #38 JOTA Porsche 963 driver expressed his excitement about moving up to the Hypercar class after years of competing in LMP2 and GTP races in the US.
He mentioned how the transition from LMP2 to Hypercar was a long-time goal, and how fortunate he felt to be part of such a skilled team at JOTA.
Despite the differences in the cars, he found the driving experience between LMP2 and Hypercars surprisingly similar, which eased his transition.
His familiarity with the circuits and championships facilitated his adjustment, while the team’s support with the car’s systems and electronics was invaluable.
Having competed multiple times at Le Mans and other endurance races, he looks forward to challenging for a podium finish at the upcoming Le Mans 24 Hours with his competitive Porsche machinery.
Overall, he sees the shift to Hypercar as a natural progression for himself and many others in the field, marking a graduation of sorts for the LMP2 class.”
