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Richard Lietz told selected media including Motorsport Week that his fifth Le Mans 24 Hours class victory was challenging to achieve but under control from the #91 Manthey EMA team. “Today, it was difficult but it it felt like it was good [and] managed by the team, everything was under control,” he said after his […]
After starting in P16, the driver shared that the race was challenging but well managed by the team, with everything under control, and there wasn’t much craziness for him in the car. They were cautious overnight, preserving the car until morning, and then switched to race mode, fighting for position. Winning or losing became the focus as they made good track positions. Standing on the podium for the fifth time at Le Mans was a special feeling for Lietz, who values the familiarity and atmosphere of the event. Alongside teammates Shahin and Schuring, they navigated a competitive race, overcoming weather challenges and maintaining a reliable performance. Their victory at Le Mans extends their championship lead, setting the stage for the upcoming race at Interlagos.
