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Chilton secures WEC drive with Nissan

Nissan Enlarge Former-F1 driver Max Chilton has secured a seat with Nissan's LMP1 team in the World Endurance Series. Following the collapse of Marussia last year, Chilton's F1 dream came to an end and he was forced to look elsewhere for a drive. Joining Nissan means he joins several ex-F1 drivers in the top flight of sports car racing and will take part in the Le Mans 24 Hours. "I'm honoured to have been asked to join a manufacturer as prestigious as Nissan in a championship that is growing year on year," Chilton said. "Le Mans has always had an amazing following and to be racing there as a works driver is a dream come true. "My aim has always been to race at the...
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