Loïc Duval and Romain Dumas weigh in on Fernando Alonso's debut at Daytona
Loïc Duval and Romain Dumas will share the wheel of an ORECA LMP2 at the Rolex 24 at Daytona this weekend, and have in common winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Audi, as well as familiarity with American Endurance races given that they've both won the 12 Hours of Sebring, unlike Fernando Alonso, who has everything to learn.
At the press conference held after the official testing for the Rolex 24 at Daytona - also known as the ROAR - two-time Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso confirmed he is paying particular attention to Endurance racing experts (read "At Daytona, Fernando Alonso discovers 24-hour races"). As two Endurance racing experts and 24 Hours of Le Mans winners themselves, what are Loïc Duval and Romain Dumas' thoughts on Alonso's ambitions?
The 92nd 24 Hours of Le Mans, the fourth round of the FIA WEC, will get underway at 4 pm on Saturday 15 June. The programme for this magnificent race was unveiled at Rétromobile in January and today the ACO is thrilled to share more details.
The distance record at the 24 Hours is the most coveted of all records at Le Mans. To achieve a flawless race with zero missteps is the ultimate dream of every competing team. Entrants have continued to push themselves throughout the years in their attempts to complete the symbolic number of 400 laps.
Hans Herrmann is a bona fide legend whose legacy is ripe with jaw-dropping achievements and phenomenal stories. His career is so accomplished it can be difficult to grasp in its full magnitude. At 96 years young, Herrmann is just as passionate as ever, clearly immune to the ravages of time.
For more than a century, an endless string of legendary drivers has proudly represented two of the top countries in the world of auto racing, France and the UK. The 24 Hours of Le Mans, a true reflection of automotive sporting trends and innovation, has witnessed brilliant performances by both French and British com...