Audi celebrates third victory at Bathurst 12 Hour
05 Feb 2018|1,149 views
Audi Sport customer racing celebrated its third overall victory in the Bathurst 12 Hours after 2011 and 2012. On making its debut in Australia, Audi Sport Team WRT with campaigners Robin Frijns/Stuart Leonard/Dries Vanthoor triumphed at the Intercontinental GT Challenge opener. As a result, Audi, as the title defenders in the drivers' and manufacturers' classifications of this series, managed a top-class start to the new season.
For Belgian Audi Sport Team WRT, overall victory was the deserved reward following a remarkable comeback drive. The debut of Vincent Vosse's team in the 12-hour race at Mount Panorama had begun with a number of setbacks. However, Audi Sport Team WRT unlapped itself in a fightback combining clever tactics and strong driving skills. A thrilling three-way battle with Mercedes and Porsche with a gap of just a few seconds and the lead changing numerous times marked the final hours of racing.
"Sincere congratulations to our winners and to Audi Sport Team WRT who delivered an incredible race," said Chris Reinke, Head of Audi Sport customer racing. "They lost a lap at the beginning of the race, but never gave up, fought back and clinched a deserved victory."
Audi Sport customer racing celebrated its third overall victory in the Bathurst 12 Hours after 2011 and 2012. On making its debut in Australia, Audi Sport Team WRT with campaigners Robin Frijns/Stuart Leonard/Dries Vanthoor triumphed at the Intercontinental GT Challenge opener. As a result, Audi, as the title defenders in the drivers' and manufacturers' classifications of this series, managed a top-class start to the new season.
For Belgian Audi Sport Team WRT, overall victory was the deserved reward following a remarkable comeback drive. The debut of Vincent Vosse's team in the 12-hour race at Mount Panorama had begun with a number of setbacks. However, Audi Sport Team WRT unlapped itself in a fightback combining clever tactics and strong driving skills. A thrilling three-way battle with Mercedes and Porsche with a gap of just a few seconds and the lead changing numerous times marked the final hours of racing.
"Sincere congratulations to our winners and to Audi Sport Team WRT who delivered an incredible race," said Chris Reinke, Head of Audi Sport customer racing. "They lost a lap at the beginning of the race, but never gave up, fought back and clinched a deserved victory."
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