Portugal success propels United to historic European Le Mans Series double

Wakefield-based United Autosports made further history on Sunday when it became the first team in the 16-year history of the European Le Mans Series to win both sports-prototype classes in the same season.
By Sophie Mei Lan
Published 4th Nov 2020, 14:21 BST
Updated 4th Nov 2020, 14:24 BST
United Autosports have had a sensational season. Picture: David Ramos/Getty ImagesUnited Autosports have had a sensational season. Picture: David Ramos/Getty Images
United Autosports have had a sensational season. Picture: David Ramos/Getty Images

The team, having already secured the ELMS LMP2 title in the penultimate round last month, claimed the ELMS LMP3 class title in the Four Hours of Portimão race in Portugal.

United’s 2020 ELMS campaign, delayed three months due to Covid-19, has been exceptional.

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One of its two LMP2 Orecas started every ELMS race from the front row of the grid – four times from pole-position – and scored seven top-three podium finishes, including a third-place on Sunday.

In the less powerful LMP3 category, its Ligier sports-prototype chalked-up four pole positions, five podiums – including a fourth win last weekend.

United, which has its final race of 2020 is the WEC finale in Bahrain on November 14, has enjoyed a phenomenally successful year after securing LMP2 category triumphs in the Le Mans 24 Hours and FIA World Endurance Championship.

Read more on this story in tomorrow's Wakefield Express

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