Drivers Porsche 919 Hybrid car number 2
Earl Bamber (27, New Zealand): “I have been to Mexico City but never raced there. It is always good to experience a new circuit and I’m also happy to get back at the wheel of the 919 Hybrid after the long summer break. I hope our aero package works well in Mexico. Of course we lose downforce because of the high altitude, but that’s the same for everybody. Besides having time off, I was doing some coaching in the Carrera Cup Asia junior programme and I was very pleased to see my 23-year old brother winning another race. I’m very proud of him.”
Timo Bernhard (36, Germany): “The Mexican WEC debut in 2016 was a great event with many excited fans. I enjoyed the scenery and in the end our efforts were rewarded with a race win. The track is not an easy one. It is a mixture with elements of a permanent circuit combined with street circuit elements. Sometimes you get very close to the walls and this is where a precise driving style can make a difference. I could physically feel the thin air which is an additional aspect. Last year the team adapted very quickly. I’m very much looking forward to the race. It’s time that the break comes to an end.”
Brendon Hartley (27, New Zealand): “The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is one of my favourite circuits on the calendar with its street track feel and stadium atmosphere. We won the race last year and return this year with the same goal in mind. Although we had the bad news Porsche will stop its LMP1 programme at the end of this season, every single member of the team will continue giving their very best and fight for the titles.”
Schedule (local time):
Friday, September 1 2017
17:15-18:45 1st free practice
Saturday, September 2 2017
09:30-11:00 2nd free practice
13:45-14:45 3rd free practice
18:20-18:40 qualifying LMP1 & LMP2
Sunday, September 3 2017
12:00-18:00 race
