Olivier Quesnel: “Contract fulfilled”

After Le Mans 2009 and Petit Le Mans 2009, Peugeot achieves his third consecutive double at Sebring. However, this time, Audi was not there, but the 908s still showed good reliability and a satisfactory pace during the 12 Hours of racing. A performance that Olivier Quesnel remembers.

« We came here to validate a large number of points, recalls the director of Peugeot Sport. The contract is fulfilled! Even in the absence of our main opponent, we, I think, put on a magnificent spectacle since we only decided to freeze the positions after the last refueling 30 minutes from the finish. It was not easy to live with but very instructive. »

Beyond the result, it is the absence of mechanical problems on the two Peugeot 908 HDi FAP that Quesnel remembers. “ It is necessary to underline the reliability of the 908 HDi FAP which will be a determining key at Le Mans but also the consistency of the refueling, the strategy and the very good overall work of the team »

Despite the aim of the race, intended to prepare for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Olivier Quesnel does not shy away from his pleasure of making Peugeot enter the history of motorsport. “ We will savor this moment with pride since for the first time a French flag will be added to the big picture of the winners of this event and the 908 enters the pantheon of great endurance cars since it has won all the greatest races. It's promising but we must not give up! »