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Kévin Estre will return to the LMP2 category at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time in a decade next weekend, joining TDS Racing’s #14 ORECA 07-Gibson. The Frenchman, who remains a Porsche factory driver and currently competes for Porsche Penske Motorsport in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, is making his 12th start at Le Mans.
Kevin Estre will make his return to the LMP2 category at the 24 Hours of Le Mans after a decade, driving the #14 ORECA 07-Gibson for TDS Racing. Despite being a Porsche factory driver and competing in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, Estre shared his excitement about returning to where he started at Le Mans. With limited mileage in the LMP2, having completed just 30 laps during a test day at Paul Ricard, Estre acknowledged the challenge of adapting to a different car and the competitive field. Transitioning from a Hypercar to LMP2 poses key challenges due to differences in power, downforce, and the absence of a hybrid system. Estre will face fellow Porsche drivers in the LMP2 field, emphasizing the competitive spirit and desire to win despite off-track friendships.
