Aston Martin for JWA.

James Watt Automotive has confirmed that it will expand to run two cars in the 2008 Le Mans Series after purchasing a new Aston Martin Vantage for the coming season.

The team will use the Aston Martin development car for the first two rounds in Barcelona and Monza, whilst awaiting delivery of its own new car, which will run in the GT2 class alongside the teams existing Porsche GT3 RSR

"We have been in negotiation with Aston Martin Racing for some time and can only give credit to the professionalism and integrity of AMR who have supported us at every turn," team principal James Watt said. "We will have Aston Martin Racing built chassis number three and are keen to mount a serious challenge to the leaders of the GT2 class - I am sure we will.

"We are not in a position to announce drivers as yet but will be testing a number of drivers in the coming weeks to put a strong line up in place for 2008. After a full seasons development JWA will be ideally placed to mount a serious bid for the GT2 championship title in 2009.

"We view this as the beginning of a long term partnership with AMR and will be expanding and developing the co-operation over the next years."