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Awards for Kristensen and Lotterer
Last season was among the most difficult in the history of Audi Sport Team Joest. After the team managed to claim the world championships in both 2012 and 2013, missing out on the championship last year was not in the script for Audi. It wasn’t for a want of trying at Audi, the team fought…
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Toyota begin testing 2015 car
After Porsche were the first LMP1 team to reveal images of their new prototype ahead of the 2015 season, Toyota have also been testing in the south of France. The Japanese team spent three days testing a modified version of the 2014 model of the TS040 at Le Castellet. Over the course of the test,…
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Porsche introduce the new 919 hybrid
Porsche have rolled out their updated 2015 specification Porsche 919 Hybrid at their in house test track in Weissach. Marc Lieb was behind the wheel of the new 919 Hybrid in it’s first shake down last week. According to Porsche, the the new 919 is an evolution of the race winning 2014 version. The drive train…
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Could Viper return to Le Mans?
The news that Chrysler were going to bring their Dodge Viper GT Program to an end was sad for motorsport fans around the world. It has now been learned that it may not be the end for the Viper name. Bill Riley has made clear that he wants to bring the Viper name back to…
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Franck Montagny’s career hanging in the balance
The twelve-time Le Mans starter Franck Montagny is on the verge of losing his professional racing license. After testing positive at a Formula E event late last year, the former Peugoet driver’s career now hangs in the balance. Due to alleged health problems, the Frenchman did not compete in the third Formula E race in…
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Indianapolis interested in 2016 WEC
It has become clear that the WEC is interested in expanding its American presence after potential races in Canada and Mexico have been discussed. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the latest circuit to have confirmed that they are interested in hosting a WEC round in 2016. With the famous IndyCar circuit set to hold the 100th Indy…
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2014 LMP2 Review
The WEC’s LMP2 class was the smallest in the field during 2014. Issues at Millennium Motorsport and an un-welcome testing crash for Strakka Racing’s new car meant there were only four full season entries in the class from three teams. The small grid however did not mean there was to be a lack of excitement.…
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Sutil considering Le Mans switch
Adrian Sutil has been dropped by the Sauber Formula One team ahead of the 2015 season. With no more vacant seats in the single seater category, the former Sauber driver has stated he is interested in a drive in the World Endurance Championship. In an interview with AUTOSPORT, the German said “There are plenty of…
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Jarvis replaces Kristensen
This week Audi Sport held their end of season presentations in Nackarsulm. As well as celebrating the 2014 season which saw the four rings take yet another victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the German manufacture also looked ahead to the 2015 season. It was there they made their announcement about who would be filling…