WEC: Ellinas gets LMP2 test with Strakka

Formula Renault 3.5 frontrunner Tio Ellinas will be given a try-out in an LMP2 car by the Strakka Racing squad with which he finished fourth in this year's series.

Ellinas will drive the Strakka sportscar squad's Gibson-Nissan 015S in the World Endurance Championship's rookie test in Bahrain the day after this year's series finale on November 21. The Cypriot driver will join former GP3 driver Lewis Williamson in taking part in the official test aboard the Strakka Gibson, which is raced in the WEC by Danny Watts, Jonny Kane and Nick Leventis.

Strakka team principal Dan Walmsley said: "Tio was Strakka's top points scorer in FR3.5 and we wanted to provide an opportunity for him to try the WEC car."

"We know that Tio is one of the fastest drivers in any category and it will be interesting to see how he gets on in a P2."

Ellinas explained that he had joined Strakka because he "could see opportunities beyond a simple race seat."

"Strakka has always said that it offers its drivers chances and support not available at every team and it has again delivered with this test," he said.

Strakka entered the single-seater arena in 2013 after buying the P1 Motorsport FR3.5 squad.

Originally on Autosport.com