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JOTA Sport’s team principal, Sam Hignett, has told MotorsportWeek.com that he would not want to be BMW or Alpine, two
JOTA Motorsport’s team principal, Sam Hignett, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming WEC race in Qatar, highlighting the unique nature of the track. The team has already conducted testing with the JOTA Porsche 963 at the Losail International Circuit, the venue for the season opener in March. Hignett noted that the circuit’s characteristics, including temperature changes, surface conditions, and layout, make it exceptionally unusual. JOTA recently announced its driver lineup consisting of Will Stevens, Callum Ilott, and Norman Nato. The second JOTA car, driven by Rasmussen, Hanson, and an undisclosed driver, will begin testing in the new year. Hignett emphasized the advantages of running a two-car team, as it allows for increased learning and knowledge accumulation during the limited practice sessions in a WEC weekend. Furthermore, Hignett acknowledged the competition posed by Alpine, BMW, and Lamborghini in the Hypercar class, emphasizing the need to underestimate none of these formidable rivals. The 2024 WEC season commences on March 2nd with the 1812km of Qatar.
