Since I was only able to drive for one year in the former Porsche LMP team, I’m feeling super motivated to go racing with the new factory team. I can’t wait and I’m sure I’m about to experience some very special days.”Īndré Lotterer (Porsche 963 #6): “I’m really looking forward to my comeback at Le Mans. At the same time, it’s a dream come true for me: I’ve always dreamed of racing for overall victory at Le Mans. We have the chance to bring home the triumph at Le Mans – for Porsche and Mr Penske. It’s a very special feeling to finally be at the start of this race week. After more than a year and a half of preparation with the Porsche 963, it’s definitely the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Drivers’ comments before the raceĭane Cameron (Porsche 963 #5): “I have high expectations for the Le Mans weekend. As part of a show-run of 40 legendary Le Mans vehicles, four Porsche racing cars will also lap the circuit on Saturday shortly before the 24-hour classic gets underway: Mark Webber drives a 936 Spyder, Timo Bernhard a Porsche 956, Marc Lieb a 962C and Stephane Ortelli climbs behind the wheel of his victorious vehicle from 1998, the Porsche 911 GT1. On Friday before the start of the race, there will be another presentation of all drivers at the racetrack in addition to the traditional drivers’ parade in the city centre. On the occasion of the anniversary, the event organiser ACO (Automobile Club de l’Ouest) has added a few extra highlights to the special schedule. This year marks the 91 st running and the 100 th anniversary of the long-distance race. The only time the classic was not contested in the city in north-western France was in 1936 (general strike in France) and between 19 (WWII and reconstruction). The first running of the race was in 1923 to showcase automotive innovation, durability and performance.

The event on the 13.626-kilometre Circuit des 24 Heures in Le Mans marks the annual highlight on the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC calendar. The 91 st edition of the long-distance classic in France marks the 100 th anniversary of the event and coincides with the 75 th birthday of the Porsche sports car brand. Porsche Penske Motorsport and the customer teams of the sports car manufacturer from Stuttgart are ready to tackle the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Organiser has expanded the schedule to celebrate the 100th anniversary.On its 75 th anniversary, a new era begins for Porsche as the most successful manufacturer.Drivers of Porsche Penske Motorsport and customer teams full of confidence.

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