Oliver Jarvis will partner Josh Pierson aboard United Autosports’ second car in the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship.
Jarvis last raced for the Anglo-American squad at the 2019 Six Hours of Fuji, when he stood in for Paul di Resta. The Briton, who will pair his WEC effort with an Acura DPi programme with Meyer Shank Racing, last completed a full season in the WEC in 2017.
That season, racing for Jackie Chan DC Racing in LMP2, brought three victories, including Le Mans, as well as two additional podiums. Prior to that, Jarvis spent four years as part of the Audi LMP1 programme.
“I am over the moon to be joining United Autosports and returning to race a full season in WEC for the first time since winning Le Mans in 2017,” said Jarvis. “Having raced with the team in Fuji in 2019, I know how great they are so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to race a full season with them.
“I am excited to be teaming up with Josh who will become the youngest ever driver to compete at Le Mans. Having tested with him, I have no doubt he’s more than up to the challenge and is a star of the future.”
“I believe we have the capabilities to challenge for not only wins but also the championship, in what is set to be the most competitive season in LMP2 history.”
United Autosports has already announced the line-up for the other car, with Filipe Albuquerque and Phil Hanson returning to team up with Will Owen. The team will announce the sixth and final driver in the two-car line-up later in the week.
“I have known Oliver for many years now and it’s a pleasure to have seen him grow into the brilliant racing driver he is today,” said team owner Richard Dean. “He had a taste of racing with us at Fuji, so I’m thrilled he has now joined us for a full season of the FIA World Endurance Championship.”
“He is the perfect teammate for Josh and will be able to guide him during his first season in the WEC. I can’t wait for Sebring now.”
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