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Aston Martin Racing changes GTE Pro line-up for rest of WEC season

WEC 2016 - 24 Hours of Le Mans

LE MANS, FRANCE - JUNE 16: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this handout image provided by Red Bull, The #97 Aston Martin Vantage GT8 driven by Jonathan Adam of the UK, Fernando Rees of Brazil and Richie Stanaway of New Zealand during the 3rd Qualification session of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the third round of the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship’s at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Dean Treml/Red Bull via Getty Images)

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Aston Martin Racing has adjusted its driver line-up in the GTE Pro class of the FIA World Endurance Championship for the remainder of the 2016 season.

AMR entered two V8 Vantage GTEs with three drivers in each car at the beginning of the season, racing with six drivers at Silverstone, Spa and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

However, the British marque will now cut back to having two drivers in each of its cars for the remainder of the WEC season.

“Each entry will benefit from increased track time per driver and fewer compromises in their driving positions,” a statement from Aston Martin Racing read.

Darren Turner will switch from the No. 95 entry to the No. 97, joining Richie Stanaway. Nicki Thiim and Marco Sorensen will continue to race in the No. 95 car.

Fernando Rees and Johnny Adam partnered Stanaway for the opening three races of the year, but will remain part of the Aston Martin Racing setup despite being dropped from the No. 97 car.

“With the second half of the season due to begin, we have had to consider what is best for the team,” team principal Paul Howarth said.

“With a focused driver lineup, this should help give us the best possible chance of success this year. I hope that Nicki, Marco, Darren and Richie will continue to push hard and keep us at the top of the GT manufacturers table.

“I’d like to thank Fernando and Jonny for their efforts this year, particularly on their sterling job at Le Mans.

“They have each put in fantastic performances and we look forward to continuing to work with them in our wider Aston Martin Racing activities.”

The next FIA WEC round takes place at the Nurburgring in Germany on July 24.

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