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American teenager Pierson lands Toyota Hypercar test in Bahrain
Josh Pierson, Nicolas Varrone, and Antoine Doquin have been nominated by FIA WEC organizers to participate in the 2023 end-of-season Rookie Test at Bahrain International Circuit. They will each complete a minimum of 30 laps in the title-winning car in their respective categories. Josh Pierson, an American teenager, will have the opportunity to test the Toyota GR010 HYBRID, having previously competed in LMP2 with United Autosports. Nico Varrone, the GTE Am title winner, will drive the ORECA 07 Gibson, but the team has not been determined yet. Antoine Doquin, a Frenchman, will drive the GTE Am-winning Corvette Racing C8.R. This test will mark the end of GTE machinery in the FIA WEC.
Source: Racer
