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Porsche LMDh - Thomas Laudenbach (2/2): "We are looking forward to competing with Ferrari at the highest level"

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16 May. 2022 ‧ 18:58
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Thibaut Villemant (Spa-Francorchamps)
In the second part of our interview, the Porsche Motorsport vice President dwells on the LMDh project.
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Why did you opt for the LMDh rather than the LMH?

The first reason is the budget. LMDh and LMH will have equal chances of winning, we trust the governing bodies to make sure this is the case, so why opt for the more expensive solution? The second reason concerns our intention to race in IMSA. When our project began, the presence of LMH in the US was not yet clear. As an engineer, of course I would like to have more freedom, as the LMH allows. But I think the LMDh still gives you the opportunity to show your engineering skills. 

 

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