13 p.m.: Pescarolo will not see the finish

The rain claimed its first victim. Emmanuel Collard, driver of the No. 16 Pescarolo who was in fifth position, retired after going off the track which ended up in the tire wall.

Published on 12/06/2011 à 13:18

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13 p.m.: Pescarolo will not see the finish

Emmanuel Collard was on the attack to protect his fifth place in the Peugeot 908 HDI FAP Oreca which returned to number 16. The Frenchman went off the track at the entrance to the Virages Porsche, ending his race in the tire wall two hours from the goal.

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