Magnussen will drive a second Oreca 07-Gibson entered by Inter Europol in the French endurance classic, sharing the car with his former High Class Racing team-mate Anders Fjordbach and gentleman driver Mark Kvamme.
This would be Magnussen’s second Le Mans outing in an LMP2 car following his maiden appearance in 2021 with High Class, where he achieved his long-held dream of racing with his son and current Haas Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen.
The #34 Oreca that Magnussen will drive at Le Mans will be registered in the Pro-Am sub-division due to Kvamme’s status as a bronze-rated driver.
“For me personally, it is extra special, as it will be my 24th participation in Le Mans,” said Magnussen, who will turn 50 a few weeks after the race.
“It’s crazy to think that during my first race in 1999, I said to the press that I would not come back again. When I later crossed the finish line and saw the crew standing on the pit wall tired, dirty but also happy to see the car finish the race, everything changed.
“Since then, Le Mans has been the greatest moment of the year, and I’m happy to be back again for another try.
“With only weeks until the start, we have limited time for testing and preparation, but with a strong team behind us combined with a line-up of drivers with lots of long-distance experience, we are optimistic and looking forward to getting started.”
Source: Autosport