Audi fully prepared to race at Le Mans

Audi Sport Team Joest used the two qualifying sessions to further optimise the race set-up of the three Audi R18 e-tron quattro cars, and to test tyre specifications for the race.  

"We concentrated solely on working for the race again today," said Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. "I am convinced that we are well prepared and have three very good race cars, in which our drivers feel comfortable. This is important for Le Mans. Using the tyres to their optimum will be an extremely crucial factor in the race. I think we are in a good position as far as this is concerned." 

For the 83^rd running of the famous endurance classic, Audi Sport Team Joest relies on the efficiency technology Audi ultra, which has its roots at Le Mans and is found today in all production cars from Audi AG. The latest Audi R18 e-tron quattro is one of the world's most efficient racecars owing to its new aerodynamics and the combination of TDI power on the rear axle and an electrically driven front axle. On the Hunaudieres straight at Le Mans, it is capable of reaching a top speed of around 340km/h.