Pierson, who became the youngest driver to compete at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2022 at the age of just 16, has been selected as one of the three drivers by the WEC promoter to take part in the official post-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit on November 5.
The other two names nominated by Automobile Club de l’Ouest and the FIA are Corvette ace Nicolas Varrone and Antoine Doquin, who will sample LMP2 and GT3 machinery respectively in the five-hour test session.
In a statement issued by WEC, it said that the trio were selected based on their “exemplary performance, race skills and commitment throughout the 2023 WEC/ELMS season.”
Pierson was chosen for the coveted Hypercar test chance after a strong second season with United Autosports in the LMP2 class, scoring his second career victory at Portimao together with Oliver Jarvis and Giedo van der Garde and bagging another podium finish at Spa.
With just the bonus-points finale to run, he and Jarvis sit fourth in the championship on 85 points, 16 points behind Philip Hanson and Frederic Lubin in United’s sister #22 ORECA.
“I’m really excited to get my first experience in a Hypercar, especially with a team like Toyota that is experienced and passionate about the sport,” said the 17-year-old.
“I’m extremely honoured and grateful to have been selected for this and I’m really looking forward to getting behind the wheel.
“I’d also like to thank United Autosports, my co-drivers, and my driver coach, Stephen Simpson, as I owe a lot of my progression as a driver to them. I can’t wait to get started!”
Source: Autosport