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Ingolstadt / Le Mans – The Audi R10 TDI remains unbeaten in the Le Mans 24 Hour race: in his third attempt, the diesel sports car won the French endurance classic yet again. After the incredible thrill of the 76th Edition of the race triumphed Dindo Capello (Italy), Tom Kristensen (Denmark) and Allan McNish (Scotland) at the wheel of the Audi R10 TDI # 2

The widely anticipated duel between Audi and Peugeot definitely kept its promise: Before a record crowd of 258,500 spectators, the two automakers in a thrilling battle with their diesel-powered sports car from Audi which finally entered a margin of 4m 31s anyway.

During the entire race distance, the victorious Audi R10 TDI and Peugeot 908 was separated best never more than one round. After Peugeot initially the speed, reliability and efficiency of the Audi R10 TDI won the night. After the rain at Le Mans, Dindo Capello, Tom Kristensen and Allan McNish took the lead at 5:17, and held him until the very end at 15:00 clock.

On a slippery track, the Audi drivers fully profited from the superiority of Audi TDI Power and led the field with a margin of one lap. They also benefited from the fact that Audi Sport Team Joest had entered the race with a set-up that the best compromise for both dry and wet pavement was. While the opposition had their cars during the race on a rain set-up change, Audi only needed to change tires.

Tire change, was an exercise that was practiced often changed as the conditions in the second half of the race because of the weather. Slicks, intermediates, and rain tires – it was crucial to be the most suitable tires at the right time.

used Audi Sport Team Joest and the Audi drivers fully their experience and operated properly. The only scare came in the dramatic final phase when there is a collision between a car and goes back marker with the innocent Tom Kristensen. In this case, the raw power of Audi R10 TDI became visible. The car ran faultlessly without the slightest technical routine during the 24 hours.

Scotsman Allan McNish scored his second victory in Le Mans victory after his inaugural address in 1998 – 2008, his first victory with the Audi. Tom Kristensen from Denmark, extended his existing record of eight victories in Le Mans today. Italian Dindo Capello won for the third time after 2003 and 2004.

For Audi Sport Team Joest, it was the third win in a row with the Audi R10 TDI. What a hat-trick was the second time after 2000, 2001 and 2002: three Le Mans victories achieved has been made by a team. The Le Mans trophy that has normally after 12 months, again a win is in the possession of AUDI AG for good.

The other two Audi R10 TDI in fourth and sixth. Youngsters Lucas Luhr, Alexandre Premat and Mike Rockenfeller were to claim a podium finish until shortly before the end and had previously occupied third place. In the last hour of the race, but the oil filter of the V12 TDI engine had to be changed.

Frank Biela, Emanuele Pirro and Marco Werner also met with bad luck: the winning Trio in 2006 and 2007 lost all chances for a better result on Sunday morning when a clutch be replaced after a spin and the subsequent re-start in the second course had .

In its tenth attempt, Audi Le Mans 24-hour race, won for the eighth time since 2000, Audi technology at Le Mans. “This is a success of drivers, the team and the efficiency of Audi TDI technology – a triumph of reliability”, was said Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, the race at Le Mans personally in the following Audi pit garage. “It was a tense Le Mans, I remember. We had a very strong opponent who had a very fast car. But once it became obvious that Le Mans particularly rewards reliability and efficiency. I’m proud of this team. And every Audi employees and customers can be proud of. ”