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Le Mans: Recaps after Thursday Qualifying pt4


The Virgo Ferrari is performing well at their first Le Mans

Rob Bell
Harold Primat
Stuart Moseley
ALMS Teams
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Le Mans: Recaps after Thursday Qualifying pt5


The Modena Aston Martin almost had a heavy crash after hitting oil

Larbre
Modena
Jos Menten
Lola
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Le Mans: Recaps after Thursday Qualifying pt6


The Van Merksteijn Porsche overtaking the BMS Ferrari on the way to "P2" Pole

Van Merksteijn
Zytek
RML
Quifel ASM
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Le Mans: Caparo and Barazi Epsilon Team Up


UK technology firm partners Barazi Epsilon team to explore opportunities for lightweight structures and components

Caparo is to make its first ever appearance at the 24 hours of Le Mans this year, after signing a partnering agreement with the Barazi Epsilon team. The team will be competing in the LMP2 category and will provide Caparo with the opportunity to develop lightweight structures and components in a competitive motorsport environment.

Le Mans: Interesting Michelin Facts

A Proud Record
Ten wins in a row : Michelin boasts an outstanding record at Le Mans with no fewer than 16 victories on the famous circuit in the Sarthe. And we shouldn't forget that Bibendum was in on the very first running of the race that was to become the stuff of legend : in 1923 Michelin supported Lagache and Leonard in their Chenard and Walker Sport entry.

Le Mans: 2008, A Gallery #1


Le Mans 2008 has, so far, provided many memorable moments

Le Mans: After 1 Hour...The Start

All the news and the top three class positions after 1 hour

LMP1
1. 8 LM P1 P.Lamy, S.Sarrazin, A.Wurz Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 16 3:28.034
2. 9 LM P1 F.Montagny, R.Zonta, C.Klein Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 16 1.155
3. 7 LM P1 M.Gene, N.Minassian, J.Villeneuve Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 16 16.025

Le Mans: After 2 Hours...Things Start to Get Silly


Hour 2 was the end of the line for the Krohn/Risi Ferrari

All the news and the top three class positions after 2 hours

LMP1
1. 8 LM P1 P.Lamy, S.Sarrazin, A.Wurz Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 33 3:29.106
2. 2 LM P1 R.Capello, A.McNish, T.Kristensen Audi Sport North America Audi R10 33 22.258
3. 9 LM P1 F.Montagny, R.Zonta, C.Klein Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 33 43.494

Le Mans: After 3 Hours..The First Signs of Trouble for Peugeot

All the news and the top three class positions after 3 hours

LMP1
1. 2 LM P1 R.Capello, A.McNish, T.Kristensen Audi Sport North America Audi R10 52 3:26.274
2. 9 LM P1 F.Montagny, R.Zonta, C.Klein Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 51 1 Lap
3. 7 LM P1 M.Gene, N.Minassian, J.Villeneuve Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 51 4.374

Le Mans: After 4 Hours...More Problems for Some


The #85 Spyker retires where the #94 seeks mechanical attention

All the news and the top three class positions after 4 hours

LMP1
1. 2 LM P1 R.Capello, A.McNish, T.Kristensen Audi Sport North America Audi R10 64 3:31.865
2. 7 LM P1 M.Gene, N.Minassian, J.Villeneuve Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 64 34.171
3. 9 LM P1 F.Montagny, R.Zonta, C.Klein Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 63 1 Lap

Le Mans: After 5 Hours...A Smooth Hour for Most

All the news and the top three class positions after 5 hours

LMP1
1. 7 LM P1 M.Gene, N.Minassian, J.Villeneuve Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 83 3:32.381
2. 2 LM P1 R.Capello, A.McNish, T.Kristensen Audi Sport North America Audi R10 83 35.965
3. 9 LM P1 F.Montagny, R.Zonta, C.Klein Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 83 1:01.843

Le Mans: After 6 Hours...A Tough Time for Radical


The Bruichladdich Radical had a tough hour

All the news and the top three class positions after 6 hours

LMP1
1. 7 LM P1 M.Gene, N.Minassian, J.Villeneuve Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 100 3:28.182
2. 9 LM P1 F.Montagny, R.Zonta, C.Klein Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 100 3.679
3. 2 LM P1 R.Capello, A.McNish, T.Kristensen Audi Sport North America Audi R10 100 1:01.771

Le Mans: After 7 Hours...In the Dark

All the news and the top three class positions after 7 hours

LMP1
1. 9 LM P1 F.Montagny, R.Zonta, C.Klein Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 117 3:30.160
2. 7 LM P1 M.Gene, N.Minassian, J.Villeneuve Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 116 1 Lap
3. 2 LM P1 R.Capello, A.McNish, T.Kristensen Audi Sport North America Audi R10 116 1:24.326

Le Mans: After 8 Hours...It's All Over for Spyker


The #9 had a spin but was able to continue

All the news and the top three class positions after 8 hours

LMP1
1. 7 LM P1 M.Gene, N.Minassian, J.Villeneuve Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 134 3:29.810
2. 2 LM P1 R.Capello, A.McNish, T.Kristensen Audi Sport North America Audi R10 133 1 Lap
3. 9 LM P1 F.Montagny, R.Zonta, C.Klein Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 133 2:17.505

Le Mans: After 9 Hours...Saturday Ends...

All the news and the top three class positions after 9 hours

LMP1
1. 7 LM P1 M.Gene, N.Minassian, J.Villeneuve Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 150 4:48.756
2. 2 LM P1 R.Capello, A.McNish, T.Kristensen Audi Sport North America Audi R10 150 1:08.016
3. 9 LM P1 F.Montagny, R.Zonta, C.Klein Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 149 1 Lap

Le Mans: After 10Hours...And Sunday Begins


The #6 Oreca crashed, retied and bought out the Safety Car

All the news and the top three class positions after 10 hours

LMP1
1. 7 LM P1 M.Gene, N.Minassian, J.Villeneuve Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 164 3:31.915
2. 2 LM P1 R.Capello, A.McNish, T.Kristensen Audi Sport North America Audi R10 163 1 Lap
3. 9 LM P1 F.Montagny, R.Zonta, C.Klein Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 162 2 Laps

Le Mans: After 11 Hours...P2 Favourites, RML Retires

All the news and the top three class positions after 11 hours

LMP1
1. 7 LM P1 M.Gene, N.Minassian, J.Villeneuve Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 181 4:19.644
2. 2 LM P1 R.Capello, A.McNish, T.Kristensen Audi Sport North America Audi R10 180 1 Lap
3. 9 LM P1 F.Montagny, R.Zonta, C.Klein Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 179 2 Laps

Le Mans: After 12 Hours...Half Distance


The Creation Aim had a slight problem but continued

All the news and the top three class positions after 12 hours

LMP1
1. 7 LM P1 M.Gene, N.Minassian, J.Villeneuve Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 197 3:32.828
2. 2 LM P1 R.Capello, A.McNish, T.Kristensen Audi Sport North America Audi R10 196 1 Lap
3. 9 LM P1 F.Montagny, R.Zonta, C.Klein Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 196 2:23.508

Le Mans: After 13 Hours...Interesting Actions From Peugeot


The night atmosphere at Le Mans

All the news and the top three class positions after 13 hours

LMP1
1. 7 LM P1 M.Gene, N.Minassian, J.Villeneuve Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 214 3:41.613
2. 2 LM P1 R.Capello, A.McNish, T.Kristensen Audi Sport North America Audi R10 213 1 Lap
3. 9 LM P1 F.Montagny, R.Zonta, C.Klein Peugeot Sport Total Peugeot 908 212 2 Laps

Le Mans: After 14 Hours...Rain!!!


The GT1 battle is tight between the Corvettes and Aston Martins

All the news and the top three class positions after 14 hours

LMP1
1. 7 LM P1 M.Gene, N.Minassian, J.Villeneuve Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 229 4:04.738
2. 2 LM P1 R.Capello, A.McNish, T.Kristensen Audi Sport North America Audi R10 229 17.285
3. 3 LM P1 L.Luhr, A.Premat, M.Rockenfeller Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R10 227 2 Laps