Wouter Melissen
04-23-2011, 10:19 AM
This weekend the decades old tradition of the official Le Mans Test day has been revived after a few years absence due to the economic crisis. Although the test is not mandatory, new cars and drivers that have not raced here in the last three years need to complete laps in order to qualify to participate in the race in June. Due to rule changes quite a few brand new cars have turned up. All eyes are of course on the latest episode of the Audi vs Peugeot battle, which will feature two clean-sheet designs. The test will be the first time the R18 TDI and 908, respectively, will face off. Whether the full pace will be shown tomorrow remains doubtful but at least we will get some indication of the lap times under the new regulations. It is also the second public outing of the Aston Martin AMR-One, which had a very difficult debut at Paul Ricard a few weeks ago.
To get your attention away from easter eggs briefly, we have compiled a 50-shot preview gallery with the first glimpses of the cars in the pitlane. Also included are various samples from shoots organised up and down the front straight this afternoon. A full report from the test will be ready in a few days, followed by detailed pieces on all the new machinery.
Enjoy the links:
Welcome to Le Mans - Ultimatecarpage.com - Images, Specifications and Information (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/gallery/24641/Welcome-to-Le-Mans.html)
To get your attention away from easter eggs briefly, we have compiled a 50-shot preview gallery with the first glimpses of the cars in the pitlane. Also included are various samples from shoots organised up and down the front straight this afternoon. A full report from the test will be ready in a few days, followed by detailed pieces on all the new machinery.
Enjoy the links:
Welcome to Le Mans - Ultimatecarpage.com - Images, Specifications and Information (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/gallery/24641/Welcome-to-Le-Mans.html)