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Hexis McLaren make it a double at Navarra

Series Update — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:20:00 +0000

Fred Makowiecki (FRA) and Stef Dusseldorp (NLD) in the Hexis Racing McLaren MP4-12C completed a double success at Navarra with a comprehensive win in the Championship Race. [...]

Stéphane Sarrazin to join Toyota for Le Mans – Update

Gerlach Delissen — Sat, 26 May 2012 08:33:56 +0000

Stéphane Sarrazin will drive #8 for TOYOTA Racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans next June. He will be at the wheel of the second TS030 HYBRID with Anthony Davidson and Sébastien Buemi. [...]

Audi R18 look into the future with a digital rear-view mirror

Team Update — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:30:08 +0000

When the Audi factory drivers tackle the Le Mans 24 Hours (June 16/17, 2012) a very special technology will enhance their vision. Used for the first time in a closed LMP sports prototype, the digital rear-view mirror provides a clear view of the rear and thus substantially improves active safety. [...]

Le Mans 24 Hours driver line-ups confirmed

Series Update — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:08:41 +0000

The teams entered for the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours have announced the names of the three drivers who will be at the wheel of their cars. Overall, it is a mouth-watering list for the 80th running of the most prestigious endurance race in the world.[...]

#35 Morgan set for Nissan power at Le Mans

Team Update — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:56:52 +0000

OAK Racing’s Onroak Automotive-designed #35 Morgan 2012 LMP2 will be powered by a Nissan VK45 engine at the 80th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours on June 16/17.[...]

FIA GT1 World Championship Navarra preview

Series Update — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:30:16 +0000

The FIA GT1 World Championship ventures to Spain for the third round of the 2012 season at Circuit de Navarra, Los Arcos – a venue dominated by Lamborghini for the past two seasons. [...]

First Audi overall victory in the Nürburgring 24 Hours

Team Update — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:17:25 +0000

Erratic weather, an extreme pace, tough competition, bitter setbacks and a great triumph: Audi emerged from a genuine emotional roller-coaster ride as victor of the Nürburgring 24 Hours. In the 40th running of the Eifel classic the brand recorded its first overall victory with the new Audi R8 LMS ultra.[...]

ProSpeed Competition presents line-up for Le Mans

Team Update — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:44:15 +0000

Present for the third consecutive year at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, ProSpeed Competition confirms its international line-up. This Belgian team, elected “Best Technical Assistance –Escra Prize” during the 2011 edition, reveals its latest ambitions.[...]

Muscle Milk Pickett Racing wins but GT steals show

Series Update — Sun, 13 May 2012 06:53:25 +0000

Muscle Milk Pickett Racing cruised to its second straight victory in the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón on Friday at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. But another thrilling GT battle stole the show as Corvette Racing’s Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner also took their second consecutive class win. [...]

The FIA WEC Spa 6 Hours on camera

Gerlach Delissen — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:11:16 +0000

Last weekend we witnessed the clean sweep of Audi as they claimed position 1-2-3-4 in the FIA WEC Spa 6 Hours. During the weekend our photographer Gerlach Delissen was up and around the track to capture as much impressions as possible.[...]