United Autosports was founded in 2009 by Zak Brown and former racing driver Richard Dean. What began as a small British team developed within just a few years into a fixture in international endurance racing. From the outset, the team focused on a professional driver environment and a clear competitive direction, which enabled it to gradually work its way up from national championships to the FIA WEC.
A distinctive feature of the team lies in its name itself: ‘United’ stands programmatically for the union of different nations, driver personalities, and partners under one roof. This philosophy is reflected to this day in the international composition of the driver roster, which comes from a variety of countries and regularly competes in changing line-ups. The team headquarters in Great Britain, combined with a second location in the USA, further underscores this cross-border approach and allows United Autosports to compete in both European and American racing series.
The team experienced its most successful phase in the prototype classes, particularly in the European Le Mans Series, where it established itself multiple times as one of the dominant forces in the LMP2 category. Drivers such as Phil Hanson, Filipe Albuquerque, and Paul Di Resta contributed significantly to United Autosports becoming one of the most recognized names in endurance racing during this period. The jump to the FIA WEC and the resulting participation in legendary races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans marked another important milestone in the team’s history.
In the current era, the team is shaped by Richard Dean as team principal, who significantly influences the competitive and strategic direction. The current driver lineup continues the team’s international tradition and brings together a mix of experienced drivers and rising talents who compete in the Hypercar and LMP2 classes of the FIA WEC.
Looking ahead to the 2026 season, United Autosports continues to work on solidifying its position at the top of the World Endurance Championship. The combination of an established team structure, an international driver base, and experience from numerous WEC campaigns positions the team as a serious contender in the fight for podium finishes and class victories going forward.
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