McLaren-backed youngster Lando Norris will make his sportscar debut at the Daytona 24 Hours in January next year.
Norris currently holds third position in the European Formula 3 championship, having graduated to the category off the back of multiple titles in lower divisions.
Norris joined McLaren as a young driver for 2017 and will head to Daytona during the winter break to drive for United Autosports, the team co-founded by McLaren boss Zak Brown.
The Briton will co-pilot a Ligier JS P217 alongside Will Owen and a yet-to-be-confirmed third driver.
“I’m looking forward to racing at Daytona – it will be an exciting one-off challenge competing in sportscars,” said Norris.
“The Rolex event and the Speedway track are both world famous.
“The experience will provide me with an opportunity to stay race sharp and physically fit during the winter, important elements for me heading in to the 2018 season, while at the same time having some fun in one of the world’s greatest sportscar endurance races.
“The Ligier will be totally new for me and the first car I’ve raced with a roof since a Ginetta in 2014 but I’m certain I’ll adapt quickly.
“United Autosports has quickly made a name for itself in sportscars and so I’ll be using its experience and Will’s to help in my transformation from single-seaters.”
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