Reigning champion of the Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil, Nicolas Costa, will be joining Gregoire Saucy and James Cottingham in the McLaren 720S GT3 Evo for the upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship. Costa had a remarkable season in 2023, winning 12 races and achieving four podium finishes, only missing out on the podium once throughout the year. This outstanding performance led him to claim the championship title and secure a race seat with United Autosports in a McLaren. The Brazilian driver expressed his excitement for this opportunity, stating that it is a dream come true to race for McLaren Automotive and United Autosports. He feels honored to be part of this partnership and is eagerly looking forward to driving such an incredible car and competing at the world championship level in Brazil, including the renowned 24 Hours of Le Mans, which has always been a lifelong dream for him. The 2024 WEC season will include a round in Brazil, specifically the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo, which will be held at Interlagos for the first time since 2014. Richard Dean, the CEO of United Autosports, praised Costa’s exceptional performance in the Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil, highlighting his impressive GT3 capabilities. With the addition of Gregoire Saucy, who achieved podium finishes in FIA Formula 3, and James Cottingham, who was the vice-champion in the British GT, the #59 McLaren team is expected to be a thrilling contender in the highly competitive 2024 grid.
According to the Source motorsportweek.com