WEC – Porsche is ready for the resumption in Sao Paulo

After celebrating his 99th and 100th category victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June, Porsche a fait ses bagages pour se rendre à Interlagos où se déroulera ce week-end la quatrième épreuve du Championnat du monde d’Endurance. The success in Sarthe of the No. 911 92 RSR of Lieb-Lietz-Dumas ahead of the No. 91 sister car of Bergmeister-Pilet-Bernhard allowed the German manufacturer to take the lead in the GTE Pro category ahead of Aston Martin, very successful since the start of the season. In the absence of Romain Dumas (who will open the road to Lozère Terre Rally) and Timo Bernhard, who is now devoting their time to the development of the 1 LM P2014, the Lieb-Lietz and Bergmeister-Pilet crews will have to defend Porsche's interests in GTE Pro alone this weekend. “With the long break following Le Mans, Sao Paulo is almost a second start in the season, comments Porsche Motorsport Director Hartmut Kristen. The drivers and teams have prepared optimally. The magnificent success at Le Mans certainly motivated the staff even more. Our motivation to fight for the LM GTE Cup is even greater. »

However, the crew of the No. 911 91 RSR will face a big challenge since both drivers will discover the Interlagos track this weekend. “It's very interesting to go from a super-fast circuit like Le Mans to a slower track with many turns., comments Frenchman Patrick Pilet. I've never ridden in Sao Paulo, but I've heard lots of positive things about this track. I'm happy that the season is finally starting again. » His teammate Jörg Bergmeister is banking on the developments made to the car. “I only know this circuit from TV. In view of the races of F1, it seems very demanding and interesting. I like new challenges. During the break after Le Mans we tested different things on the 911 RSR and I hope they will work in Sao Paulo. » For the category winners in Sarthe, the front-runners are an imperative objective. However, the crew of the No. 92 remains cautious by only setting a finish in the top three as the result to be achieved. “It will be an interesting race contested on a beautiful track, underlines the Austrian Richard Lietz. It's not summer in Brazil and it could be cool there, which would be a big help. After our victory at Le Mans, we are motivated and happy that the season is starting again. A podium should be possible. »