Audi present in force at the Bathurst 12h

Audi Sport has confirmed the crews which will race on new R8 LMS at the Bathurst 12 Hours on February 7. Six teams will enter a total of seven cars in the Australian event in the hope of achieving a third success for the manufacturer on the rings.

“Audi has seen its number of customers increase significantly since 2011”, commented Romolo Liebchen, Audi Sport customer service director, soon to be replaced by Chris Reinke. “Four manufacturers have won the last five editions (Audi, Mercedes, Ferrari and Nissan). Audi was winner in 2011 and 2012 (with Joest Racing and Phoenix Racing) and Team Phoenix Racing will be back this year. »

Audi crews at the Bathurst 12 Hours

#2 Audi R8 LMS (Phoenix Racing)
Alex Davison/Laurens Vanthoor/Markus Winkelhock (AUS/B/D)

#3 Audi R8 LMS (Supabarn Supermarkets)
Shae Davies/James Koundouris/Theo Koundouris/Marcus Marshall (AUS/AUS/AUS/AUS)

#5 Audi R8 LMS (Arris/GT Motorsport/Pete & Co)
Nathan Antunes/Barton Mawer/Greg Taylor (AUS/AUS/AUS)

#9 Audi R8 LMS ultra (Hallmarc/Network Clothing)
Marc Cini/Mark Eddy/Christer Jöns (AUS/AUS/D)

#74 Audi R8 LMS (Jamec Pem Racing)
Christopher Haase/Marco Mapelli/Christopher Mies (D/I/D)

#75 Audi R8 LMS (Jamec Pem Racing)
Steven McLaughlan/René Rast/Garth Tander (AUS/D/AUS)

#82 Audi R8 LMS ultra (International Motorsport)
Rick Armstrong/Andrew Bagnall/Matt Halliday (NZ/NZ/NZ)