Why did Audi leave Le Mans?

The decision to end Audi’s commitment to LMP1 WEC racing is also tied to a decision made by the Volkswagen Group to no longer showcase its diesel engine technology in a motorsport environment in the aftermath of its diesel emission manipulation scandal.

Are Audi in Le Mans?

Audi will return to Le Mans and to sports prototype racing with an electrified sports car in the 2023 season. The successor to the successful Audi R18 is already taking shape.

How many Le Mans has Audi won?

‘ 29 days to go until the Le Mans 24 Hours: Audi is intensively preparing to battle for its 14th victory in the world’s toughest endurance race. Since 2000, the brand has won the race 13 times.

Why did Audi stop racing?

Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. Big news, motorsport fans of the internet. 2021’s Formula E season will be the last for Audi’s factory-backed team. It’s quitting the sport to focus on the Dakar Rally, which it will enter in 2022 with an “innovative prototype” range-extender EV.

When did Audi enter Le Mans?

2008. For the 2008 season, Audi entered the Le Mans Series for the first time. Joest Racing entered two cars to compete against Peugeot’s two-car entry over the five race season.

When did Audi win Le Mans?

Started in 1999, it won Le Mans in 2000, then again in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. Audi also won nine American Le Mans Series championships between 2000 and 2008 and two World Endurance Championships.

Is there an Audi R10?

The Audi R10 V10 is a supercar for everyday life.

What track does Le Mans 2013 start and end?

Circuit de la Sarthe track. The 81st 24 Hours of Le Mans (French: 81 e 24 Heures du Mans) was an automobile endurance racing event held from 19 to 23 June 2013 at the Circuit de la Sarthe at Le Mans, France.

Who won the 2013 Le Mans 24 hour?

^ a b c O’Leary, Jamie (23 June 2013). “Le Mans 24 Hours: Kristensen, McNish, Duval clinch Audi victory”. Autosport.

Who was promoted to the Le Mans podium in 2013?

^ a b Neidus, Joshua (28 June 2013). “Nissan and Mardenborough promoted to Le Mans podium”. Evo. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018. ^ Sibley, Lee (24 June 2013). “Porsche Celebrate 100th Class Victory at Le Mans After Double Win”.

What is Garage 56 at the 2013 Le Mans?

The ACO continued the Garage 56 concept that was started in the 2012 race. Garage 56 allows a 56th entry to the race, using the rigors of the 24 Hours of Le Mans to test new technology. The ACO announced during 2012 that the Swiss-developed GreenGT vehicle had been granted the Garage 56 entry for the 2013 edition.