Good chances for Porsche GT Team in the world championship fight

November 16, 2017 Tim Havermans 911 RSR, Frédéric Makowiecki, Kevin Estre, Michael Christensen, Richard Lietz

Porsche 911 RSR (92), Porsche GT Team: Michael Christensen, Kevin Estre, Porsche 911 RSR (91), Porsche GT Team: Richard Lietz, Frederic Makowiecki

Comments before the race

Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Vice President Motorsport and GT Cars: “Our very clear focus for the final round is to provide Richard Lietz and Frédéric Makowiecki with all the support they need to win the race and secure the world championship title, which is awarded this year for the very first time in the GTE-Pro class. The first WEC win for the 911 RSR would also increase the chances for the Porsche GT Team to win the team classification. And, of course, we’re keeping our fingers crossed for our Dempsey Proton Racing customer team, who still has a chance to conclude a successful season by winning the FIA World Endurance Trophy.”
Marco Ujhasi, Director GT Factory Motorsports: “Racing in the heat of Bahrain is the ultimate test for the brakes. And the season finale in the desert also puts the tyres under incredible stress.”

Daytona 24H 2017 Porsche 911 RSR, Porsche GT Team (912): Laurens Vanthoor, Kevin Estre, Richard Lietz — Porsche 911 RSR, Porsche GT Team (912): Laurens Vanthoor, Kevin Estre, Richard Lietz

Richard Lietz (911 RSR #91): “We have a great opportunity in Bahrain to win the world championship in our new 911 RSR’s first season. That’s our goal and we’ll fight for it to the finish.”
Frédéric Makowiecki (911 RSR #91): “We missed out on winning the race in Shanghai by just eleven seconds. This makes us even more motivated for Bahrain. We want to clinch the world championship for Porsche.”
Michael Christensen (911 RSR #92): “We tackled the 2017 season with the new 911 RSR, we’ve learned a lot from every race and now we’ve reached a good level. I’m hoping to finish the season with a strong performance in Bahrain.”
Kévin Estre (911 RSR #92): “The race has a very special atmosphere – a little like 1001 nights. It’s a great place to finish the season.”