eRacing Magazine Vol. 1 Issue. 6 | Page 19

Audi left the Le Mans test satisfied with their preparation for the blur riband endurance event next weekend.

Focus was on final aerodynamic configuration, the mechanically generated grip was another focal point of the program.

During the course of 125 laps (1703.625 km) the Audi drivers met the requirements set by the engineers with such precision that all three driver squads were able to use the afternoon for extensive tire tests. The objective was to test the performance of the fundamentally new tire generation over the long run.

“Our drivers, Audi Sport Team Joest and all Audi Sport employees fully accomplished an ambitious program today and in doing so performed valuable work,” said Audi Head of Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. “The squad surpassed our expectations. Now, in the remaining week before the event, we’re going to analyse this data in order to find an optimal set-up for all three race cars.”

So extensive was the test operation, it even came as a surprise to Audi stalwart, Tom Kristensen, who said:" the communication flow between the pits and the drivers is more intensive than ever before. Our car feels very well-balanced for my team-mates Loïc Duval and Lucas di Grassi, as well as for me. That’s a good sign. "

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