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Audi Sport Customer Racing is pushing hard for a two-car FIA WEC LMGT3 entry with its longstanding French customer Team Sainteloc, RACER has learned. Last week’s Goodyear LMGT3 tyre test entr…
According to RACER, Audi Sport Customer Racing is aiming for a two-car entry in the FIA WEC LMGT3 with Team Sainteloc, its long-term French customer. During the recent Goodyear LMGT3 tire test at Portimao, Audi tested an R8 LMS GT3 EVO II fitted with closed-loop torque sensors to meet LMGT3 regulations. The team ran on 2024 Goodyear tires for the first time, with senior Audi technical staff present. The goal is to compete in the full FIA WEC season, not just at Le Mans, and Audi and Sainteloc are both pushing for two entries. Feedback from the test was positive, with praise for the level of service from Goodyear and the performance of the tires. However, it may be challenging for Audi to secure a spot in the oversubscribed LMGT3 category, as the selection criteria prioritize OEMs in the Hypercar class and loyal FIA WEC teams.
Source: Racer
