Romain Dumas (Audi R15 N.9, winner) "It's super fabulous. Audi has worked well, nobody was waiting for us and the Peugeot were very fast. For me, being French, this victory is even more important. It is a great day because even though I had often won races 24 Hours Le Mans is the most magical and most difficult to win for us. As for Tom (Kristensen, eight times winner at Le Mans), it is easier . We had a little trouble believing it, especially after the first test on Wednesday. The whole team responded well and was able to improve the car. We have had zero problems and that was the key to success. I hope that next year we will return to both. "
Mike Rockenfeller (Audi N.9, winner) "It's unbelievable to win here (overall). I was already on the podium in the GT2 class and I really wanted to get on the big stage. The whole team gave us confidence and we can be proud to be all there. It does not make any mistake was to have a chance to win. "
Timo Bernhard (N.9 Audi, winner) "The hardest moment was when we had to wake up at three o'clock in the morning. I felt very comfortable here and it's really special to be part of a team so united."
Benoit Treluyer (Audi N.8, 2nd) "This is the result of excellent work under strong pressure from Peugeot, they have forced us to attack a lot and to be at the limit all the time, such as in the portion of the Arnage, which is very difficult , whereas originally it was to leave for a race wiser. "
Allan McNish (Audi N.7, 3rd) "I was very surprised that the 908 were as fast arriving Wednesday, and turned to see them in 3:19.7 in the first qualifying session. We had to find alternative solutions and the result is a tripling unbelievable. It also shows how the engineers have worked this winter on the R15. The competition was very high and the race was fantastically fast, you did a good job, guys! "
Rinaldo Capello (Audi N.7, 3rd) "When we first came here it was impossible to think on the podium, then gradually turned the race for us. I knew it was possible when N.9 went in front, Then I had to get out of my car and I gave an interview. "
Wolfgang Ullrich (Audi Sport, Director) "I must first say a big thank you to our team. She has done an excellent job and we made it. When you work so intense and there is a result at the end, that's great. I would also like to say a big congratulations to Peugeot Sport, because they were very strong, and it is the biggest fight we ever had to deliver by an opponent. When we arrived here Wednesday (note: for testing), we were very far, but we responded by working hard and Thursday had already improved the car. there was more grip during the race, plus our cars were fast. Our mission to win was to make steadfast and implement a strategy to zero error. Thanks to the pilots who have avoided problems by being careful in traffic. We just refueled and changed the drivers, it was the way to victory. And we must something done, all together, for Pescarolo is back with us next year. "
Bruno Famin (Peugeot Sport Technical Director): "Since the inception of the 908 HDi FAP, we have never encountered such problems engine. Upon our return to Velizy we analyze the causes. "
Olivier Quesnel (Peugeot Sport Director): "We started fast on the bases against a strong opponent. We were quicker than him, but we have been less reliable. What ultimately matters is victory, not the burst speed. This was played with knives, and it happened to us. It comes four consecutive doubles, there is inevitably a backlash one day and it is unfortunate it happened here. But we did whatever it took to win. "
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