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Reigning Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil Champion, Nicolas Costa, will join Gregoire Saucy and James Cottingham in the #59 McLaren 720S
Costa had an exceptional season in the Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil in 2023, winning all 12 races and finishing on the podium in four others. This success led to him being crowned champion and securing a race seat with United Autosports in a McLaren. Costa expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to race for McLaren Automotive and United Autosports, and he is looking forward to competing at a world championship level in Brazil and at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. The World Endurance Championship (WEC) will also include a race in Brazil this year, the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo, which will be held at Interlagos for the first time since 2014. United Autosports CEO, Richard Dean, praised Costa’s performance in the previous season and expressed confidence in the team’s competitive entry for the upcoming 2024 grid, which includes FIA Formula 3 podium placer Gregoire Saucy and British GT vice-champion James Cottingham.
