Dunlop to back youngster Morris.

Dunlop has confirmed that it is to support young Briton Ed Morris in the Le Mans 24 Hours this coming weekend.

The 18-year-old, who will become the youngest driver to compete in the famous race when he takes to the track this coming weekend, will partner Frank Hahn and Jean-Francois Leroch in the LMP2 class G-Force Courage - which ended the first day of qualifying in 33rd place overall.

Ed Morris (GBR), Frank Hahn (BEL), Jean-Francois Leroch (FRA), Courage-Judd C65.24 Heures du Mans, L
Ed Morris (GBR), Frank Hahn (BEL), Jean-Francois Leroch (FRA), Courage…
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Dunlop has confirmed that it is to support young Briton Ed Morris in the Le Mans 24 Hours this coming weekend.

The 18-year-old, who will become the youngest driver to compete in the famous race when he takes to the track this coming weekend, will partner Frank Hahn and Jean-Francois Leroch in the LMP2 class G-Force Courage - which ended the first day of qualifying in 33rd place overall.

"The Le Mans 24 hour race is certainly one of the top three world recognised motor racing events, along with the Monaco Grand Prix, and the Indianapolis 500 race in America," the youngster said.

"Dunlop are pacesetters in the world of international sportscar racing having won an unparalleled 34 Le Mans victories and I'm delighted to have their experience on board as I enter my first 24hour race"

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