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Palou to make Le Mans debut as third driver of Cadillac’s WEC entry
Alex Palou will join Ganassi’s Cadillac Racing team for the World Endurance Championship round on 15/16 June, driving the #2 Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh alongside Earl Bamber and Alex Lynn. The announcement was made by Cadillac after the Le Mans entry list was published, which included a TBC entry for Ganassi’s WEC team. Palou’s move to Cadillac for Le Mans follows his appearance in this year’s Daytona 24 Hours with the team. Team boss Chip Ganassi hinted at Palou’s involvement in Le Mans during the Daytona event, emphasizing the team’s goal to win the prestigious race. Palou will miss the Le Mans Test Day due to a scheduling conflict with an IndyCar event but will join the team for free practice on Wednesday ahead of the race. Additional details about the team’s lineup for Le Mans, including the third driver, will be announced at a later date.
