Aston Martin in the unknown

For the first time, Aston Martin is launching its new prototype in the Le Mans Series. The legendary British brand will face great adversity with its two prototypes.

Published on 31/03/2009 à 22:58

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The two cars will be entrusted to the Czechs Jan Charouz, Tomas Enge and the German Stefan Mucke for the 007 and the Swiss Harold Primat, the Portuguese Miguel Ramos and the Briton Darren Turner for the 009.

Lacking kilometers with only the Paul Ricard tests on the clock, Aston Martin will use this first major meeting to develop its prototypes.

“We are as well prepared as possible,” comments George Howard-Chappell, boss of the British team. “Our program was confirmed very late. I am sure that we will have a very interesting race in Barcelona but it is impossible to make any predictions. »