Aston Martin builds new chassis after #95 crash

The official Aston Martin team is hard at work the day after the Test Day of 24 Hours of Le Mans (Sarthe) in order to build a new chassis for the #95 Vantage (Marco Sorensen-Nicki Thiim-Darren Turner). Sunday, shortly before noon, Mark Sorensen hit the safety rail head-on in the straight leading the drivers from the Mulsanne corner to Indianapolis while trying to overtake another GTE.

Under the violence of the impact, the iron pillars supporting the protective fence bent. The Dane was taken to the circuit medical center for examinations which revealed no injuries. “It was really a big impact for me,” recalls Marco Sorensen, GT world champion in 2016. “When the car stopped, I jumped out of the passenger compartment and could see the damage. This is proof that it is strong if I am in good physical condition. »

Thumbs up from @Marco_sorensen! He's okay and says thanks for all the well wishes! pic.twitter.com/nIzgkAoiyq

— Aston Martin Racing (@AMR_Official) 3th June 2018

However, the damaged chassis in Sarthe is unusable. “We have to prepare a new chassis, which is not the ideal method to prepare for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, recognizes Paul Howarth, Team Principal of Aston Martin Racing. We have all the capabilities to prepare for No. 95 again. Our technique and our planning allow us to react to this type of unforeseen event. »

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