Cadillac claims Lehto for Petit Le Mans
Team Cadillac has issued a statement insisting that JJ Lehto will drive its Northstar LMP 02 in the American Le Mans Series races at Petit Le Mans, and not Champion Racing's Audi alongside Johnny Herbert
Champion announced earlier this week that Lehto would contest all the remaining events on the ALMS calendar, but Cadillac says the Finn is already contracted to them for the Road Atlanta event.
"JJ is a terrific driver and we are delighted he is part of Team Cadillac," said Doug Duchardt, GM Racing group manager for Team Cadillac. "Contrary to earlier reports by another team, JJ has not left Team Cadillac. Team Cadillac retains Lehto's driving rights, although he can receive permission to run in other races/racing venues or with other teams/manufacturers if Team Cadillac provides permission.
"To date, this has not occurred. JJ is still scheduled to drive with Team Cadillac in the ALMS' Petit Le Mans race this October," he added.
Team Cadillac will contest four ALMS races between now and the end of the year, including the Cadillac Grand Prix of Washington DC, and the races at Mosport, Laguna Seca, and Petit Le Mans in Atlanta.
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