Webber suffers debut heartbreak as Audi claim one-two
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ByEurosport
Updated 15/06/2014 at 13:07 GMT
Mark Webber suffered late heartbreak during his Le Mans 24 hour debut as Audi secured a one-two, while his Porsche failed to finish.
Andre Lotterer of Germany drives his Audi R18 e-tron Quattro number 2 during the Le Mans 24-hour sportscar race in Le Mans, central France June 15, 2014. The Audi R18 e-tron Quattro number 2 is also driven by Marcel Fassler of Switzerland and France's Ben
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In an epic race that ebbed and flowed, Toyota’s #7 held the lead for 14 hours before falling away deep into the French night.
Audi’s #1 and #2 took advantage of Toyota’s plight to lead the race, though problems with #1’s turbo with four hours to go allowed for Porsche #20 to take control of the lead.
With 120 minutes remaining in the marathon race, ex-Formula 1 driver Webber readied himself to take his team’s final stint, and although the pit stop saw them relinquish the lead, it seemed that the race would come down to the wire.
It wasn’t to be, however, as the Australian suffered engine problems – his car stuttering into the pits before being retired.
A sad ending for Webber and his team meant yet another win for Audi, who claimed a one-two – car #2 securing first spot - with Toyota’s #8 completing the podium.
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