Ex-F1 driver Bruno Senna has been confirmed as one of three drivers at the new Mexican LMP2 team RGR Sport by Morand.
The Brazilian, who currently races in Formula E with Mahindra Racing, will return to the cockpit of a prototype for the first time since 2009.
Senna joins ex-Audi factory racer Filipe Albuquerque and former LMP2 champion Ricardo Gonzalez, who is also the team owner. They will run a Ligier-Nissan JSP2 in the endurance series in 2016, subject to confirmation of entry.
McLaren GT factory driver Senna competed in the FIA WEC for Aston Martin Racing in 2013 and 2014, racing predominantly in the LMGTE Pro category.
"I’m very excited to come back to the WEC in the super-competitive LMP2 class," he said. "It’s a fantastic opportunity to race alongside Ricardo Gonzalez and Filipe Albuquerque and I’m sure we’ll challenge for wins with the Ligier-Nissan prepared by Morand and the first race can’t come soon enough."
"I am really happy to join RGR by Morand in the WEC. I want to thank them for the opportunity. To do the world championship with such a competitive team it’s great."
Albuquerque added: "After doing two consecutive years in the ELMS, definitely the WEC was my main goal for 2016. There is no reason why we shouldn’t aim at Le Mans and the World Championship title. I am looking forward to drive the Ligier as it will be my first time driving an LMP2 closed car."
Owner and driver Gonzalez said: "I’m very excited to finally be able to announce this project, which has been in the works for quite a while. After the WEC announced that we would have the 6 Hours of Mexico in 2016, starting our own Mexican team was the obvious next choice.
"With the experience that Bruno and Filipe have, and proven speed of the Ligier JS P2, I have no doubt in my mind that we’ll be able to fight for the championship and victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans."
