OLIVER Webb says he is ready for the biggest challenge of his career as he prepares to race in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) for the first time this weekend.

The Knutsford driver will be behind the wheel of one of newly-formed Team SARD-Morand’s cars for a six-hour race at Silverstone, a circuit where he has been a winner previously.

“It’s great to start the season at my home track,” he said.

“I’ve competed there in a number of different championships in the past, and standing on the top step of the podium is one of my proudest moments.

“I’m expecting the biggest challenge of my career so far, so it’s great to get started at a circuit I know.”

Webb, 24, will share driving duties with French duo Pierre Ragues and Tristan Vautier in the team’s LMP2-class machine.

He is no stranger to endurance racing after winning the European Le Mans Series title with French outfit Signatech-Alpine last season.

At the turn of the year, he helped Germany-based Black Falcon Racing to victory in the prestigious Dubai 24-hour race.

“I can’t wait to be back racing,” he said.

“The race in Dubai was a great way to stay sharp during the off-season, and since then pre-season testing has gone well.

“I’m excited to be part of the SARD-Morand team already, and I’m looking forward to the experience that’s ahead.”

Sunday’s race at Silverstone is scheduled to start at midday.