Mazda confirmed to Motorsport.com that Pigot, who has been Mazda’s choice as “third driver” in endurance rounds for the last three years, will join Jonathan Bomarito in the #55 Mazda RT24-P.

Along with Tincknell, this pair finished sixth in the Sebring 12 Hours in March.

The Ed Carpenter Racing-Chevrolet driver is today testing his IndyCar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but will head down to Mid-Ohio for what will be his first ‘sprint’ race for Mazda.

Pigot’s best result with the team is a third place in the Watkins Glen Six Hours last year with Bomarito and Tristan Nunez, although it’s thought unlikely that Mazda will run three-driver lineups at that event this year.