A studious test Day for Pegasus Racing

The Pegasus Racing’s program for the 24 Hours of Le Mans Test Day had several lines. First of all, Léo Roussel was in charge of the shakedown of the car. Indeed, some new parts and a brand new engine had been installed in the car. After his checks, Inès Taittinger and Rèmy Striebig were able to complete their 10 compulsory laps, a must to compete the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Then, Léo got behind the wheel again in order to work on the set-up of the #28 Morgan Nissan. Some tyre testings were also achieved because the Michelin tyres are slightly different from last year. Next, Inès and Rémy could go on learning the car and the track.

At the end of the session, the three drivers were asked to drive again. Léo tried to improve the time of the car. Regarding Inès and Rémy, they once again improved their knowledge of the track. However, a crash from another competitor put the session into an end.

The scheduled program was fully respected. At the end, the #28 Morgan Nissan set the 20th time of the LM P2 category. Now, the car is going to be prepared for the first qualifying session, on Wednesday 15^th June, at 10 pm. To remind, the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be held on Saturday 18^th and Sunday 19^th June. 

Inès Taittinger : “This Test Day went quite well. Now, I have to drive more because I have to improve my data. This track is just amazing. When I completed my first laps, I told myself: “That is it! I am here!” It is awesome and magic especially when we are overtaken by LM P1 cars. I have to focus on the breaking zones, I mainly lose time in the Porsche Curves.”

Léo Roussel: « It is a mixed of results. Inés and Rémy started to complete their 10 compulsory laps. Then, we had troubles on the set-up of the car because the track conditions were not really easy. At the end of the day, we found the right set-up but I did not succeed in being consistent in all the sectors. The program was fulfilled; it is the most important thing. We did not have any troubles on the car. The potential is there, we are going to keep on working for the free practise session of Wednesday.”

Rémy Striebig : « The assessment is quite good. I discovered the track even if I had already driven there at historical races. I had to manage the traffic especially with the LM P1s which are coming so quick behind us. I still have to work on my data to improve my laptimes, especially in the Porsche Curves. It is the most impressive place of the track. However, I am starting to be confident, it will be better next time.”