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Alex Lynn relishing IMSA chance with WTR, also chasing Le Mans drive

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2016 GP2 Series Round 8. Spa-Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium. Thursday 25 August 2016. Alex Lynn, (GBR, DAMS) Photo: Zak Mauger/GP2 Series Media Service. ref: Digital Image _L0U9638

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - British youngster Alex Lynn is relishing the opportunity to race for Wayne Taylor Racing at the 12 Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans, saying he wants to repay the team for taking a chance on hiring him for the races.

Lynn, 23, moved away from GP2 at the end of last year to switch his focus to sports cars, racing in the final three rounds of the FIA World Endurance Championship for Manor.

The Briton was confirmed as Max Angelelli’s replacement in the No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R for the upcoming IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races at Sebring and Road Atlanta following the veteran racer’s retirement after the Rolex 24 at Daytona last month.

“The deal with Wayne was a really, really cool one. I really wanted to get that, I’m so excited about it,” Lynn told NBC Sports.

“A big credit to him and Max for giving me the chance. It came around when I met them at Austin last year for the WEC race. I was there scouting out the WEC paddock and obviously IMSA were there as well. We had a good chat and the deal came together.

“I’m really happy to join Ricky and Jordan. We’re going testing next weekend at Sebring, it should be good. It’s an amazing car, and it’s got great winning potential as Ricky, Jordan, Max and Jeff showed. [We’ll] try and carry on that form and if we can get a good result at Sebring I’ll be really happy.

“I know that one thing Max and Wayne really wanted for the replacement was someone who had good sports car experience and loads of Sebring experience. I’ve got none!

“I feel really proud they took a chance on me and hopefully I can repay them with some good results.”

Lynn has a variety of racing commitments coming up through 2017, with a works BMW drive in the Nürburgring 24 Hours and a reserve role in Formula E with DS Virgin Racing also on his plate.

However, the 2014 GP3 Series champion still has one more event in his sights for the forthcoming year.

“I hope there is one thing to add. That would then by the cherry on the cake for a really nice 2017,” Lynn teased.

“The plan is I would like to be on the grid at Le Mans. Hopefully something can come to fruition.”

When asked if this may see him return to Manor, Lynn said: “I’m looking elsewhere outside of the LMP2 category.”

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