Rast, who is also leading the development of Audi’s LMDh challenger for 2023, will share WRT’s #31 Oreca 07-Gibson with reigning LMP2 champion Robin Frijns and ex-Formula 2 driver Sean Gelael, whose move from the JOTA team was predicted by Autosport.
It would mark the 35-year-old’s first season in the WEC since he contested a part campaign with the G-Drive LMP2 team in 2016, winning the Bahrain finale alongside Alex Brundle and team owner Roman Rusinov.
Rast’s WEC drive will come on top of his existing commitments with Abt Sportsline in the DTM, where he is making a comeback in 2022 after a one-season hiatus.
“I am very happy to be in the WEC with the champion team,” said Rast. “Obviously, I know Team WRT very well and I know how good they are.
“I look forward to work with them again and with my teammates, Sean and Robin, who are two excellent and fast drivers.
“Hopefully, we can have great success together and repeat what was achieved by the team last…
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