Jack Aitken Joins JOTA’s No. 38 Cadillac for 2026 WEC as Button Retires
The IMSA contender embarks on a dual program under Cadillac’s unified WEC–IMSA plan.
Overview
- Aitken is confirmed to share the No. 38 V-Series.R with Earl Bamber and Sébastien Bourdais, marking his first full WEC season.
- JOTA’s sister No. 12 entry returns unchanged with Alex Lynn, Norman Nato and Will Stevens for 2026.
- He will also race full-time in IMSA’s GTP class with Action Express alongside Bamber, with Frederik Vesti slated for endurance duties.
- JOTA says Aitken will prioritize IMSA and skip the WEC 6 Hours of Imola due to its April clash with Long Beach.
- The appointment follows Aitken’s Bahrain rookie test with JOTA and reflects Cadillac’s push for cross-program development after Button’s retirement.