Shaun Lynn returns to partner Richard Meins after being unable to race at Paul Ricard, where Richard, along with Andrew Bentley, finished sixth. Richard and Shaun will be hoping to maintain the good form heading into the Spa weekend. Jim McGuire and Matt Bell started the Paul Ricard race well, until Matt was hit from behind causing a puncture and bodywork damage, losing them time and positions while the team repaired the Ligier in the pits. Both cars will be aiming for top-five finishes this weekend.
Jim McGuire (US), driver car #22, United Autosports:
“So far the season has been spectacular for us. Racing at legendary European circuits has been an amazing privilege and truly a step up for me. Matt and I obtained some good points at Monza, Le Mans and the Red Bull Ring with our AERO-painted Ligier JS P3 and now we’re heading to Spa-Francorchamps, which is just epic for me as an American. It’s absolutely beautiful, historic, nuanced, and challenging. I’m expecting our lightweight and durable AERO Sustainable Paint Technology will help give us an advantage around Eau Rouge and help protect the car from the massively variable weather. The car feels good and tight and the UAS crew does a great job optimising it for every track, so I have every confidence that we’ll be ready. Flat out at Eau Rouge? Go ahead Matty!”
Matt Bell (GB), driver car #22, United Autosports:
“Spa is my favourite circuit on the calendar so I can’t wait to go back. Last year’s ELMS race was memorable. I was able to grab a front row start and we finished up P3, so we’ll be aiming to go back and be just as competitive. It’s another new venue for Jim and probably the biggest challenge of the year so I think he’s pretty excited. After the disappointment of the last race we’ll be aiming for top-six once again and hopefully a less eventful race on the way there.”
Richard Meins (GB), driver car #23, United Autosports:
‘’Spa in the early autumn. It's why we go motor racing isn't it? It's always a cliché to describe Spa as majestic, but this truly is one of the world's great tracks and after our strong result at Paul Ricard I am itching to get back in the Ligier JS P3 and take on the challenge. Of all the tracks in the Michelin Le Mans Cup this is the one I know best having raced here regularly for over many years in a wide variety of cars, but there is no doubt that the downforce and the dynamics of the Ligier will make this a totally different proposition from the historics, touring and GT3 cars I have raced here in the past and the fickle weather is just another element that makes Spa so unique. I can’t wait.”
Shaun Lynn (GB), driver car #23, United Autosports:
“I’m looking forward to getting back in the Ligier JS P3 at Spa. I missed the last round at Paul Ricard so getting back to the team is something I will enjoy. I love Spa – it’s such an historic circuit, to race a prototype round there will be fantastic."
