Inter Europol Competition statement after LMP2 victory at Le Mans

It took more than a month to confirm the results for the centenary edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours. Until 8.30 this morning, the standings remained provisional pending the study of the parts taken at the end of the race, particularly in the LMP2 category. 

No infringements were found on the Hypercar prototypes or on the #34 Oreca 07/Inter Europol Competition, which won ahead of Team WRT and Duqueine Team. 

After the decision, the Polish team issued a statement: 

All at Inter Europol Competition welcome today’s confirmation from the FIA that all scrutineering and technical checks relating to the 24 Hours of Le Mans have been passed and the race results have now been confirmed as official, and our hard-earned victory has been ratified. 

Since taking the chequered flag at the legendary race in June, there has been relentless speculation and innuendo that our victory was somehow achieved by foul means.

It was never in our doubt that the victory was achieved through the hard work, endeavour and skills of our drivers, engineers, management team, owners and crew to embark on a strategy and performance that was not only innovative but brave and daring and executed to perfection.

It was disappointing in the light of the accusations of some rival competitors and certain aspects of the media that we were not fully able to enjoy and celebrate our achievements. 

But now, with today’s confirmation from the FIA that our victory was legitimate, we intend to celebrate to the fullest and push on in our attempts to deliver the FIA World Endurance Championship for our team.

With two meetings remaining in the season, Inter Europol Competition is in 2nd place in the championship, 10 points off the lead held by Team WRT. United Autosports (#22) is 18 points behind the Belgian team.