In the morning during set up, Gerhard Freundorfer, Team Manager of Proton Huber Competition, was involved in a fatal accident with his team truck. He was quickly attended by the circuit medical staff but, unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries. 

Frédéric Lequien, CEO of Le Mans Endurance Management: “On behalf of the whole endurance family I would like to extend all of our deepest condolences to the family of Gerhard Freundorfer, especially to his wife Karola, and the Proton Huber Competition team. This is a very sad day for the endurance family.”

Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO): “This morning we woke to the news of the death of Gerhard Freundorfer, which has saddened everyone involved in endurance racing. Gerhard was a member of the endurance family, and he will be sadly missed by all. I wish to extend the condolences of everyone at the ACO to Gerhard’s family and friends.”

Josep Lluís Santamaría, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Managing Director: "On behalf of the Circuit we deeply regret this accident and would like to extend our deepest condolences to Gerhard's family, friends and the entire paddock of the European Le Mans Series."