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British GT title rivals to face off in WEC as Cottingham joins United Autosports
British driver Cottingham will be partnering with Gregoire Saucy, the 2021 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine champion, and a third driver yet to be announced, aboard a McLaren 720S GT3 for his switch to the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Cottingham will be competing against Darren Leung, with whom he battled for the British GT title in 2023, as Leung was also announced for the WEC. Cottingham has prior experience with the McLaren 720S from racing in the Dubai 24 Hours and has entered this year’s Asian Le Mans Series with Optimum Motorsport. Cottingham expressed his excitement for the opportunity and dedication to the WEC. McLaren is entering its maiden season of WEC competition after not being eligible previously due to GTE regulations, which have now been replaced.
