Chilton to race at Le Mans after joining Nissan

Marussia Formula One driver Max Chilton of Britain drinks during the first practice session of the Korean F1 Grand Prix at the Korea International Circuit in Yeongam October 4, 2013. REUTERS/Lee Jae-Won

LONDON (Reuters) - Former Formula One driver Max Chilton will race in this year's Le Mans 24 hour race after joining the Nissan LM P1 world endurance championship team.

The 23-year-old Briton, who spent two years with the Marussia F1 outfit, will make his debut for Nissan at the WEC opener at Silverstone on April 12.