24H: Ragues dreams of a podium in LMP1

Pierre Ragues has already been on the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMP2 category. The Frenchman from OAK Racing hopes to repeat this performance this year in the premier category.

Published on 08/06/2011 à 13:43

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After several participations, Pierre Ragues is preparing to compete in the 79 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in LMP1. The driver of the No. 15 OAK Pescarolo-Judd dreams of getting back on the podium in an event that still makes him dream.

“Even though this will be my fifth participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, I feel the same emotions every time”, confirms the teammate of Guillaume Moreau and Tiago Monteiro. “The atmosphere is electric throughout the week, we feel the passion, enthusiasm and support of the fans. »

Pierre Ragues dreams of shining with OAK Racing, even if he remains realistic given the level of competitiveness displayed in LMP1. “On a technical level, we prepared well, after our test sessions at Le Mans and Magny-Cours. I am very happy to compete in this edition with OAK Racing. We obtained an LMP2 podium together in 2008, why not dream of the same result in LMP1 this year? »

Discover in your AUTOhebdo magazine, available on newsstands, around fifteen pages on the 24 Hours of Le Mans, including exclusive interviews with Anthony Davidson and Philippe Sinault.