Photo: Alpine
Alpine has won the 2013 European Le Mans Series title this weekend, prevailing in its first motor racing season after a 35-year absence.
The Alpine A450 driven by Pierre Ragues and Nelson Panciatici scored three podium finishes, including an outright victory in Hungary, and secured the LMP2 title in both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ championship after finishing in fourth place at Circuit Paul Ricard in France.
"This title is a tremendous reward for a season which I believe was marked by panache, determination and professionalism," said Bernard Ollivier after the finish. "Ever since the start of the program, we have been privileged enough to benefit from strong backing from the media and racing fans alike. We would like to dedicate this title to them. Perhaps it's just a first step...”
"I think we can say that Alpine is back," added Signatech Alpine team principal Philippe Sinault. "This team is like a family; a family which has worked very hard. It wasn't easy because the programme got off to a late start and it took a little time to get everything into motion. It's been a highly emotional ride, too.”
"This title is a tremendous reward for a season which I believe was marked by panache, determination and professionalism," said Bernard Ollivier after the finish. "Ever since the start of the program, we have been privileged enough to benefit from strong backing from the media and racing fans alike. We would like to dedicate this title to them. Perhaps it's just a first step...”
"I think we can say that Alpine is back," added Signatech Alpine team principal Philippe Sinault. "This team is like a family; a family which has worked very hard. It wasn't easy because the programme got off to a late start and it took a little time to get everything into motion. It's been a highly emotional ride, too.”
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