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Manor adds Jonathan Hirschi to 2017 WEC line-up

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Jonathan Hirschi

CEFC Manor TRS Racing has confirmed that Swiss driver Jonathan Hirschi will join its line-up for the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship season.

Hirschi, 31, has competed in numerous sportscar and rally events in recent years, making four appearances at the 24 Hours of Le Mans between 2010 and 2013.

Hirschi will return to the Circuit de la Sarthe in June as part of the newly-rebranded Manor team’s line-up, as confirmed on Thursday.

“We are very happy that Jonathan is joining the team for WEC and the 24 Hours of Le Mans,” Manor president and sporting director Graeme Lowdon said.

“He has a lot of experience in endurance racing including multiple visits to Le Mans so it is great to add him to our driver line up.

“We have had a busy few weeks preparing for the new season but we are looking forward to the year ahead, it seems like a long time since our last race so we really can’t wait to get going again.”

Hirschi added: “I’m really happy to join CEFC Manor TRS Racing for WEC this season. After three seasons in ELMS I am really happy to be taking part in WEC and to return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

“A big thank you to Graeme Lowdon and John Booth to trust in me this season and I will do my best to achieve my goals.

“I am impatient to drive the new LMP2 with new rules and to drive an ORECA chassis again. I can’t wait for the Prologue at Monza.”

Hirschi is the fourth driver to be confirmed in a Manor seat for 2017, joining up with Simon Trummer, Tor Graves and Roberto Gonzalez.

The new FIA WEC season begins on April 16 at Silverstone.

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