Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Le Mans 24 hrs 2010 - Audi sweeps the podium

LE MANS, SARTHE - JUNE 13: Timo Bernhard of Germany drives the  Audi Sport North America to victory and celebrates with his team members after winning the 78th running of the Le Mans 24 hours race at the Circuits des 24 Heures du Mans on June 13, 2010 in Le Mans, France. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)


Despite last years winner, Peugeot, dominating the qualifying for the race with their immense speed advantage, Audi emerged total winners of this years Le Mans 24 hrs race.

Audi bet their reliability and team discipline will win the race for them and that's what happened. Still, the complete podium sweep was totally unexpected and the Audi team was justly ecstatic with their win this year.

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All the four Peugeot cars did not finish due to various problems.

A mechanic pushes in the pit the Peugeot 908 HDI FAP number 1 after driver Alexander Wurz of Austria abandoned the race during the Le Mans 24 Hour sportscar race in Le Mans, central France, June 13, 2010. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING)


In the GT2 class, the Porsche of Felbermayr-Proton team took the first place from Ferrari.
Atmosphere during the 78th running of the Le Mans 24 hours race at the Circuits des 24 Heures du Mans in Le Mans, France on June 13, 2010. Photo by Eric Fabre/V-Images/Cameleon/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom

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