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24 Hours of Le Mans
The 77th Le Mans 24 Hours
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4h19m Dindo Capello in the #1 Audi is now pulling away from Marco Werner in the #2 as they continue in third and fourth.
4h15m In GT2, the Flying Lizard squad have recently lost the lead in the latest round of stops. The #76 IMSA performance Porsche is back in front, 44 seconds ahead of the #82 Risi Competizione Ferrari F340. The Flying Lizard Porsche is now third, fighting for track position with the #82 as Porsche look to restoring their one-two at the top of the class.
4h14m Stephane Sarrazin continues to lead in the #8 Peugeot from David Brabham in the #9.
Dindo Capello has just taken third in the #1 Audi away from the #2.
Dindo Capello has just taken third in the #1 Audi away from the #2.
4h08m The #7 Peugeot which ripped its left-rear corner to bits in the opening stages of the race, is now up to 21st position with Christian Klien behind the wheel. Klien brings the car in for a regular pitstop and should be in the top 20 soon as it continues moving up the order.
4h07m The #009 Lola-Aston Martin heads out of the pits after a spell in the garage.
4h07m Timo Bernhard pits the #3 Audi, promoting the Kolles cars back into eighth and ninth positions. The #3 Audi is now nine seconds behind the #15 Kolles car driven by Christian Bakkerud, as that battle continues.
4h01m The eighth-place battle continues through the latest round of stops.
The two Kolles Audi R10s were in eighth and ninth, with the Audi #3 works car closing on them quickly in tenth spot. The Kolles cars have stopped in the last couple of laps, handing eighth to the #3. That car is due into the pits very soon for routine service.
The two Kolles Audi R10s were in eighth and ninth, with the Audi #3 works car closing on them quickly in tenth spot. The Kolles cars have stopped in the last couple of laps, handing eighth to the #3. That car is due into the pits very soon for routine service.
3h58m Marco Werner pits car #2 from third place, a lap later than the #1 Audi.
He takes a replacement nose and is back underway.
He takes a replacement nose and is back underway.
3h57m The GT2 class leading car - the Flying Lizard #80 Porsche comes into the pits in the hands of Jorg Bergmeister. The German has climbed out, handing the controls to Seth Neiman. He rejoins still in the lead.
3h55m The #1 Audi is brought down pitlane by Dindo Capello for a fuel stop.
3h53m Sarrazin will continue out there on this stint for another 12 laps with that tank of gas. Brabham maintained second place during that round of stops and the Peugeot lead continues at La Sarthe.
3h52m The troubled #009 Lola-Aston Martin is back in the pits and is wheeled into the garage with another problem.
3h50m The leader is in the pits. Stephane Sarrazin brings the #8 Peugeot down pit road. He hits the marks and takes on fuel only. The Frenchman stays in the car and he rejoins the fray.
3h49m David Brabham brings the second placed #9 Peugeot into the pits. David stays in the 908 and is away after a quick stop.
3h49m Tomas Enge pits the #007 as the petrol-powered leader. He resumes after a quick stop.
3h48m At the back end of the top ten, the #3 Audi continues to close the gap to the two Kolles Audi R10s. Just seven seconds cover the three cars as the latest round of stops begins.
Christian Bakkerud brings the ninth-placed #15 Kolles entry into the pits for service.
Christian Bakkerud brings the ninth-placed #15 Kolles entry into the pits for service.
3h45m The #009 Lola-Aston Martin is back in the pits for a fuel stop with Peter Cox at the wheel. That car remains down the order in 23rd after early problems, while the other team cars run strongly in fifth and sixth.
3h43m Miguel Amaral is still heading back towards the pits in the #40 Ginetta. There is visible damage to the front right corner of the car, and the Quifel-ASM crew are standing by for his arrival.
3h39m Thomas Gruber has brought the Jetalliance #66 Aston into the pits for repairs after his recent 'off' at the Ford chicane.
3h38m The leading LMP2 cars have been in the pits together once again, with Team Goh changing driver to Keisuke Kunimoto.
Team Essex continue to lead in that close battle, with Casper Elgaard remaining at the wheel.
Team Essex continue to lead in that close battle, with Casper Elgaard remaining at the wheel.
3h38m The #40 Ginetta-Zytek in the hands of Miguel Amaral, has been off the road, bouncing off the retaining tyre wall. The marshals get Amaral going again with the use of a tractor unit, and he is returning slowly to the pits. That car is already well down the field in the LMP2 category.
3h34m The #66 Jetalliance Aston Martin has been indulging in some off-roading at the Ford chicane. Thomas Gruber is behind the wheel and has continued round, but they are well down the order in second-last place after problems in the first hour.
3h32m In GT1, the #63 and #64 Corvettes have made recent stops and have resumed in that order in a close battle between the team cars.
Antonio Garcia has taken over control of the #63.
Antonio Garcia has taken over control of the #63.
3h27m The fight for eighth continues to build up slowly as Marco Werner chases down the two Kolles Audis just ahead of him.
Werner in the #3 Audi is now 19 seconds behind the Audi R10s.
Werner in the #3 Audi is now 19 seconds behind the Audi R10s.
3h24m Seiji Ara in the #5 Porsche RS Spyder is putting a sprint on at the moment and is closing on the Team Essex car in a battle for the LMP2 lead.
Both cars are on a similar pitstop phase, so this is a straight fight on the road.
Both cars are on a similar pitstop phase, so this is a straight fight on the road.
3h23m At the front end of GT2, the #80 Flying Lizard Porsche continues to lead the class, just a few seconds ahead of the #76 IMSA Performance car - Jorg Bergmeister and Patrick Pilet still running in close company.
They have pulled 50 seconds clear of the chasing #82 Ferrari in third place.
They have pulled 50 seconds clear of the chasing #82 Ferrari in third place.
3h19m The #75 Endurance Asia Porsche has stopped out on the track. Earlier, they suffered a front left puncture on that car and lost some time in the GT2 battle.
3h19m With the difference in driver change strategy between the #2 and #1 Audis, Marco Werner is back up to third after the #1's recent switch to Dindo Capello.
There is 15 seconds between the two Audis at the moment but the pair are now around three minutes behind the leading Peugeot.
There is 15 seconds between the two Audis at the moment but the pair are now around three minutes behind the leading Peugeot.
3h17m Continuing the rundown, the Pescarolo Peugeot is safely in seventh place at the moment, being driven by Simon Pagenaud but behind that we have a battle developing for eighth ...
The Kolles Audi cars are in eighth and ninth, but behind them and closing fast is Marco Werner in the #3 Audi. He is approximately five seconds per lap quicker than the Kolles cars currently, and will make up the 27 second gap to them in a handful of laps.
The Kolles Audi cars are in eighth and ninth, but behind them and closing fast is Marco Werner in the #3 Audi. He is approximately five seconds per lap quicker than the Kolles cars currently, and will make up the 27 second gap to them in a handful of laps.
3h12m Behind the two Peugeots and two Audis, Aston Martin are having a strong run so far and are close enough to keep the leaders on their toes at this stage.
The #008 car in fifth is still being driven by Dutchman Jos Verstappen, with Tomas Enge in sixth in the #007 entry.
The #008 car in fifth is still being driven by Dutchman Jos Verstappen, with Tomas Enge in sixth in the #007 entry.
3h11m The #2 Audi pits from what had become second place after the stops for the other leading cars.
Marco Werner remains aboard that car, with the #2 having changed driver one stop before the #1 Audi.
Marco Werner remains aboard that car, with the #2 having changed driver one stop before the #1 Audi.
3h10m The #9 Peugeot in second place is now being piloted by David Brabham, who has been drafted into the Peugeot squad this year to bolster their driving strength.
3h07m Montagny hands over to Stephane Sarrazin and he rolls away to resume in the lead in the #8.
3h07m The #1 Audi is away with Capello onboard.
3h06m The #9 Peugeot comes in from second place for a stop, as does the leader - Franck Montagny in the #8 car.
3h05m Rinaldo Capello is also ready to get in the #1 Audi as Allan McNish pits it after a three-hour stint.
3h05m Update on the #7 recovering Peugeot. Nicolas Minassian is flying in that car in recent laps, posting lap times of 3m25s. They have climbed up to 31st position as Nicolas continues to set a very quick pace.
3h05m Franck Montagny in the #8 continues to set a blinding pace as he nears a handover to Stephane Sarrazin.
The #8 now has a two minute lead over the #9.
The #8 now has a two minute lead over the #9.
3h01m The #16 Pescarolo Judd comes into the pits from 11th position. Normal service for that entry and Bruce Jouanny rejoins the race.
2h57m The #008 Lola-Aston Martin pits from 6th overall. Jos Verstappen is now in that car.
By: Emlyn Hughes, Geoff Creighton
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