Vincent Vosse (BMW M Team WRT): “A good step forward with our cars”

How do you analyze your weekend? 

We have made a good step forward with our LMDh cars, which are now competitive and capable of fighting for a podium. The team implemented a good strategy, but unfortunately, contact at the start of the race disrupted our plans. This contact forced us to pit to change the rear of the #20 car (Rast-Frijns-Sheldon van der Linde). We were under caution and were unable to get back in. We then made the decision to wait to make a normal stop, which cost us 23-24 seconds. This also forced us to change tires, which in other conditions might not have been necessary. We now have to analyze what we could have done differently. The #15 car (Dries Vanthoor-Magnussen-Marciello) also lacked a bit of rhythm at the end of the race. There are several elements to study to understand what could have happened.

Operationally speaking, was it the perfect race?

I don't think we could have done much better. In the coming days, the analysis will come from comparing what we've achieved with other competitors. It's often by analyzing the actions of others that we find areas for improvement. But, overall, I'm very satisfied!

Where have you made the most progress recently in terms of LMDh operations? Tires?

We've made progress in several areas, including understanding the car. It was a bit difficult to master in the past, but little by little, we're making it a more "driveable" car.

It is reassuring to see that in Endurance, the operational, that is to say the management of pit stops, the efficiency of mechanics and engineers, still holds a major place despite the questions of Balance of Performance?

Yes, absolutely! It's something we care about. We've excelled in this area in GT racing in the past, and it's always rewarding to look for solutions.

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