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British GT championship runner-up James Cottingham complemented the ‘Pro-Am’ driver lineup arrangement with the FIA World Endurance Championship’s LMGT3 category
During a pre-season media call attended by Motorsport Week, the United Autosports driver and WEC debutant expressed his enthusiasm for the new single-class structure in the World Endurance Championship, emphasizing its ability to include every driver in the team equitably. The driver noted that the shift to a Pro-Am setup, with each car featuring a mix of Bronze, Silver, and Gold or Platinum-rated drivers, creates a level playing field that showcases the strengths of each team member. Coming from three seasons in British GT, where he finished 2nd alongside Jonny Adam, known for his success with Aston Martin, the driver is set to represent McLaren in the LMGT3 category of the WEC. Despite the smaller lineup compared to other classes, the LMGT3 era will boast nine manufacturers, promoting diversity in competition, with Cottingham looking forward to his debut at the Qatar race in March alongside teammates Gregoire Saucy and Nicolas Costa in the #59 720S GT3 Evo. The driver underlines the importance of teamwork and equal contribution in achieving success on the race track, highlighting the collaborative spirit within the United Autosports team.
