 Herbert enjoyed success in the US |
Britain's Johnny Herbert has lost his drive with the ADT Champion Audi team in the American Le Mans Series. He was widely expected to retain his spot alongside 2003 partner JJ Lehto after four victories left them as runners-up in the championship.
But while Lehto has kept his job, the second seat has gone to reigning champion Marco Werner.
He won the title last year with the Joest Audi team who left the ALMS for German Touring Car Championship.
A Champion team spokesman said: "Audi Sport has placed its factory drivers with customer teams for this season so we're delighted to have Marco who did a fantastic job in winning the ALMS title at his first attempt last season."
Herbert's main hope of a regular top drive appears to lie with Audi UK, who have one vacant seat for their two-car Le Mans Endurance Series squad.
But he will face competition from a fellow former F1 driver, Scotland's Allan McNish.
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