Aston Martin Racing Larbre achieved a second consecutive podium finish in Round 2 of the Le Mans Series as Christophe Bouchut, Fabrizio Gollin and Gabriele Gardel guided the team’s leading Aston Martin DBR9 to third position in the GT1 class of the 1000kms of Valencia.
Despite having to overcome several challenges during the weekend, including the testing of a brand-new air conditioning system, car 50 drove an impressive race to finish ahead of both the Corvettes of Luc Alphand Adventures and move to within a point of the GT1 championship lead.
Team boss Jack Leconte admitted that an early tyre gamble cost car 50 the chance to fight for second place, but overall was pleased to have collected more crucial championship points. “We had a problem in qualifying and damaged the tyres. We attempted everything we could to rescue them but unfortunately the miracle didn’t happen and we had to pit after just 16 laps to change them. Despite that we have narrowed the gap at the head of the GT1 championship and we now have two months before Round 3 at the Nurburgring to get closer and beat the Saleens. We must remember that the works Saleen didn’t race at Le Mans last year and as a result enjoys a weight and power advantage. However they will race there in June and I’m sure things will be reviewed before Round 3 of the Le Mans Series to create a more level playing field. “
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