From Le Mans Series Press Release
Aston Martin Racing fully achieved its goal: the British team scored as many points as possible and could take the lead of the series thanks to today's victory.
The No 007 Lola Aston Martin, driven by Charouz-Enge-Mücke, claimed victory at the end of the six-hour race.
Indeed, the pre-race four-point gap could seem very hard to fill and victory was the only option today to keep the team chances alive for the title chase, and obviously, the team used the necessary resources to achieve its goal.
No less than three cars raced this weekend and will race at Silverstone, the last round of the season, which shows how important the title is for Aston Martin Racing.
The No 40 Quifel-ASM Team Ginetta-Zytek took victory in LMP2 class, ahead of No 29 Lola Coupe-Judd and No 35 Pescarolo-Mazda.
The no 50 Larbre Competition Saleen S7R-Ford won GT1 class, while No 85 Team Felbermayr Proton Porsche 997 is the winner in GT2.
Last round of the season will be presented in Silverstone, in September 13th.
photo:WRI2
Aston Martin Racing fully achieved its goal: the British team scored as many points as possible and could take the lead of the series thanks to today's victory.
The No 007 Lola Aston Martin, driven by Charouz-Enge-Mücke, claimed victory at the end of the six-hour race.
Indeed, the pre-race four-point gap could seem very hard to fill and victory was the only option today to keep the team chances alive for the title chase, and obviously, the team used the necessary resources to achieve its goal.
No less than three cars raced this weekend and will race at Silverstone, the last round of the season, which shows how important the title is for Aston Martin Racing.
The No 40 Quifel-ASM Team Ginetta-Zytek took victory in LMP2 class, ahead of No 29 Lola Coupe-Judd and No 35 Pescarolo-Mazda.
The no 50 Larbre Competition Saleen S7R-Ford won GT1 class, while No 85 Team Felbermayr Proton Porsche 997 is the winner in GT2.
Last round of the season will be presented in Silverstone, in September 13th.
photo:WRI2