The 6 Hours of Sao Paulo delivered an exciting race in the FIA World Endurance Championship with EDGE driver James Cottingham finishing in an equalling season best of P4 at the flag.
In the#59 McLaren LMGT3 EVO, James Cottingham, Gregoire Saucy and Nicolas Costa crossed the line P4 at Autodromo de Interlagos – coming within touching distance of the podium for the second time this season, having also secured fourth in the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.
Cottingham kicked off proceedings from fourth place on the grid, staying out of trouble in the hectic early stages. He handed over at 1/3 distance to former FIA Formula 3 racer Gregoire Saucy, who fought hard, initially with double stinted tyres, before being handed some fresher tyres for his second outing. Brazilian Nicolas Costa took the reins in the final stages, masterfully holding off two cars behind and securing P4 for the team at his home race.
The next round of the FIA World Endurance Championship is the Lone Star Le Mans in Texas, USA (1st September 2024).
James Cottingham: “Really pleased for our teammates who finished on the podium and chuffed we finished P4 in what was a very challenging race. Great to have come to Interlagos … what an experience! It’s a very difficult track … a busy short lap, steeped with history. I’m very glad that I did it with a Brazilian! It was amazing to see the appreciation. I’m absolutely focussed on achieving a podium. Three rounds left to go.”