Eastwood, Andrade Complete TF Sport LMGT3 Lineup

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Charlie Eastwood and Rui Andrade will complete TF Sport’s LMGT3 lineup in the European Le Mans Series.

The Irishman and the Angolan will share the No. 82 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R with the previously confirmed Hiroshi Koizumi. forming part of a 13-car LMGT3 field in the European series.

Eastwood and Andrade will combine their ELMS duties with a second season as co-drivers in the FIA World Endurance Championship’s LMGT3 class as well, where they will team up with Belgian racer Tom van Rompuy.

“I am happy to be back in ELMS,” said Eastwood.

“In the past we had great success with the LMP2 in the championship, but I have never raced in the series in GT.

“I am looking forward to driving the Corvette Z06 GT3.R on some of my favourite circuits, including finally Silverstone.

“Thanks to last year’s WEC season I know Rui and Hiroshi well, and together with TF Sport and Corvette we could achieve great results!”

Similarly to Eastwood, Andrade has multiple seasons of LMP2 competition in ELMS under his belt, competing for the likes of G-Drive Racing and Inter Europol Competition.

“I am excited to return to ELMS and to race on some of Europe’s most iconic circuits with the Corvette,” said Andrade.

“It is a new challenge for the whole team, but with their experience and knowledge, I have no doubt that we will have a great season together.

“We have a strong lineup: I know Charlie well and I am looking forward to working with Hiroshi. I can’t wait to start!”

The ELMS season kicks off with the 4 Hours of Barcelona on April 6.