The #1 Audi R10 driven by Biela, Pirro and Werner has won  the 75th running of the famous 24 Heures du Mans endurance race.

Initially it was the #2 Audi of  Kristensen/McNish/Capello  that led the race After a quadruple stint in the night from McNish, in which the Scottish driver posted a series of ultra-fast laps, all was looking good for the No.2 Audi… until the left rear wheel flew off and the car speared into the barrier.

The diesel-powered Audis, making their Le Mans début, led every one of the record 380 lap distance in front of a sun-drenched 235,000 record crowd.

Audi had previously won the annual French race on five occasions (2000-2, ’04 & ’05) after making its Le Mans début in 1999. For Biela (41) and Pirro (44), this latest success brought both their fourth Le Mans triumphs with Werner (40) adding to last year’s victory.

Congratulations to Biela, Pirro and Werner and comiserations to the no2 crew of Kristensen/McNish/Capello.