Aston Martin Racing , 2009 Le Mans Series champion
Silverstone, 13 September, 2009.
Aston Martin Racing is crowned the 2009 Le Mans Series champion claiming the Team and Driver titles 50 years on from Aston Martin winning the World Sportscar Championship in 1959 with the DBR1.
The 007 LMP1 car of Jan Charouz (CZ), Tomáš Enge (CZ) and Stefan Mücke (DE) finished third in the final round of the Le Mans Series, the Autosport 1000km at Silverstone, recording their fifth podium finish from five races.
The 009 car of Harold Primat (CH) and Darren Turner (GB) finished fourth, narrowly missing the podium. The third Aston Martin Racing entry of Chris Buncombe (GB), Stuart Hall (GB) and Miguel Ramos (PT) finished 13th after suffering a technical problem early in the race.
Aston Martin Chairman, David Richards:” It’s fantastic that 50 years on from Aston Martin winning the World Sports Car Championship Aston Martin Racing has triumphed again, winning the Le Mans Series. It really is an impressive result and I am extremely proud of the whole team.”
Jérôme Lambert, CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre: “This LMP1 Champion Title is a perfect end to a brilliant season. I extend my warmest congratulation to David Richards, the talented pilots and technical team who made it happen with a passionate dedication to excellence. Jaeger-LeCoultre is proud to share this fantastic success.”
Although the 2009 Le Mans Series has reached its conclusion, Aston Martin Racing now heads to the inaugural Asian Le Mans Series race meeting in Okayama, Japan on the 31 October and 1 November.
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