Former Marussia driver Max Chilton will drive a full WEC season in Nissan's new LMP1 car, the manufacturer has announced.
The news ends any prospects of Chilton and his sponsors pursuing a future with the reborn Manor F1 team. He has also been testing in Indy Lights for Carlin.
“I'm honored to have been asked to join a manufacturer as prestigious as Nissan in a championship that is growing year on year,” said Chilton. “Le Mans has always had an amazing following and to be racing there as a works driver is a dream come true.
“My aim has always been to race at the highest level and the technology that has gone into the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO is as impressive as a Formula One car. Having met with the team and seen first-hand the dedication and desire to win that exists within this project I can't wait to get on track.”
Alex Buncombe is also confirmed as a Nissan driver.
Ride onboard the 2015 Nissan LMP1 GT-R LM NISMO here:
