(from autosport) Reigning ALMS champions Allan McNish and Dindo Capello will spearhead Audi's attack on the Le Mans Series this year. DTM racers Alex Premat and Mike Rockenfeller will double up in the second car, with each duo contesting every round of the series in the Team Joest R10 TDIs. Head of Audi motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich said: "With a mix of seasoned campaigners and young drivers, we should be well prepared for the tough task that awaits us in the LMS. "Our target is clear, we want to take the title and show who designs and builds the best sportscar and the best diesel engines." The six-round LMS season kicks off at Barcelona on April 6, with Monza, Spa, Silverstone, Nurburgring, and one venue still to be confirmed to follow.
Pretty much knew this was coming to fruition with Allan saying he wanted to run in Europe but this is the first "official confirmation" of same. I guess now we will wait to see if Audi contends ALMS for the entire season. Carol
Shame Frank Biela isnt part of the line -up.Audi owes much of its recent success in touring cars and GT to FB...still maybe there's Le Mans
