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Kelvin van der Linde linked to Lexus WEC seat after Barcelona test
Van der Linde, known for his experience in GT3 racing with Audi, was recently seen driving ASP’s Lexus RC F GT3 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This suggests that his involvement with Lexus may extend beyond just a one-off test session. Van der Linde has achieved success in GT3 races, including wins at the Nurburgring 24 Hours and titles in the ADAC GT Masters. While he will continue to race in the DTM for a fourth season in 2024 as part of his contract with Abt, he is not limited to Audi and can compete in other categories or with other manufacturers. The ASP Lexus team has openings for two professional drivers, as Toyota placed Ritomo Miyata in Formula 2 for the upcoming season. Toyota has announced Jose Maria Lopez as part of the program, and both Lopez and van der Linde were present at the Barcelona test. ASP has been chosen by Toyota/Lexus as their designated LMGT3 team in the WEC for next year.