The No. 3 Audi Sport North America R18 was destroyed in a terrifying accident early in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
In the closing moments of the first hour of racing, the Audi No. 3 tried to pass the Ferrari 458 Italia driven by Anthony Beltoise.
The two cars touched and went hard into the barriers.
The impact was extremely violent and the Audi R18 was totally destroyed. McNish was badly shaken but unhurt.
A lengthy Safety car period was necessary to clean up the track, remove the remains of the Audi and repair the safety barriers.
In the closing moments of the first hour of racing, the Audi No. 3 tried to pass the Ferrari 458 Italia driven by Anthony Beltoise.
The two cars touched and went hard into the barriers.
The impact was extremely violent and the Audi R18 was totally destroyed. McNish was badly shaken but unhurt.
A lengthy Safety car period was necessary to clean up the track, remove the remains of the Audi and repair the safety barriers.