Julien Andlauer (Porsche 911 RSR #77): “Driving at Le Mans is a dream come true. Last year I contested the Porsche Carrera Cup France before the 24-hour race took off. It’s an incredible and storied racetrack. For me it’s extremely helpful that I already know the circuit, which paid off with the fastest lap time in the GTE-Am class.”
Christina Nielsen (Porsche 911 RSR #80): “This will be my third time at Le Mans, but my first with Porsche. The 911 RSR is not at all like the 911 GT3 R that I drive in the IMSA Championship. I must admit, I love the RSR. The tests with Ebimotors have gone very well so far and we’re heading to France feeling optimistic.”
Michael Wainwright (Porsche 911 RSR #86): “Getting used to a new race car is always a challenge. But at Spa the 911 RSR has given us confidence. Given that most of the Le Mans racetrack is driven at full throttle and we reach high speeds, aerodynamics plays a critical role here. The Indianapolis corner and the Porsche Curves are particularly challenging.”
Matteo Cairoli (Porsche 911 RSR #88): “It’s a dream of mine to finish on the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. I’m particularly looking forward to the night time, because I like driving in the dark and I enjoy every second. You have to stick to your racing line and you mustn’t allow yourself get distracted by the lights of the faster LMP cars.”
Patrick Long (Porsche 911 RSR #99): “This is my 15th Le Mans race in a row. I’m really proud of this. We’re competing with an experienced team and good drivers. It’s particularly important to strike a balance between the action on the racetrack and the rest breaks. I’d like to show the rookies in particular how important it is to make as few mistakes as possible at this race. American fans love this race. They know Le Mans from Steve McQueen’s movie with the same name and they make the trip here to fulfil a dream.”
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