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WEC – Drivers talk Le Mans

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14.06.16
In the build-up to the 84th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans this coming weekend (18-19 June), we spoke to a number of LMP1, LMP2 and LMGTE drivers to get their final thoughts before the race gets underway

50 years after Ford achieved an incredible 1-2-3 on the Circuit de la Sarthe in the iconic GT40, the American manufacturer returns to challenge once again. Hear from the squad’s most experienced hand, Harry Ticknell, to see how they are preparing to take on the challenge once again:

2015 FIA GT World Endurance Cup champion Richard Lietz assesses his chances of a Le Mans podium for Dempsey-Proton Racing:

AF Corse Ferrari driver Davide Rigon is focussed on scoring big points for the Italian squad:

Leading the LMP2 class in the 2016 FIA World Endurance championship is RGR Sport by Morand, and class rookie Bruno Senna is hoping to hold on to that lead following 24 hours of fearsome flat out competition:

Former winner of both Spa and Nurburgring 24 hour contests, Réné Rast from G-Drive Racing is looking to lead the way in the competitive LMP2 class at Le Mans, although he anticipates that no fewer than ten cars will have the pace to take victory:

Privateer LMP1 squad Rebellion Racing have finished on the overall podium twice already in 2016, and Dominik Kraihamer is keen to add some Le Mans success to that tally:

Toyota’s Mike Conway is pleased to be coming to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a much stronger package than the Japanese marque fielded a year ago. Despite that, he’s sure none of the front-running LMP1 cars have shown their true potential as yet: