Chilton moves to WEC

Ex-Formula 1 driver Max Chilton has moved to the World Endurance Championship, ending any chance of an F1 return this season.

Chilton drove for Marussia in both 2013 and 2014, before they folded at the end of last season.

However, the team may be on the grid in 2015 under the name of Manor F1, and Chilton had been heavily tipped to be named as the second driver, after Will Stevens was announced last week.

Chilton will drive for Nissan in the series, which also has ex-F1 drivers Mark Webber, Anthony Davidson and Sebastian Buemi.

Chilton told reporters: “I'm honoured to have been asked to join a manufacturer as prestigious as Nissan in a championship that is growing year on year.

“Le Mans has always had an amazing following and to be racing there as a works driver is a dream come true.  My aim has always been to race at the highest level and the technology that has gone into the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO is as impressive as a Formula 1 car.

“Having met with the team and seen first-hand the dedication and desire to win that exists within this project I can't wait to get on track."

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