Intro: THE EDITOR
The tie-up between the FIA and the ACO heralds a new golden age for Sportscar racing
Grid
Porsche confirms it will field a works-run LM P1 Prototype in 2014, radical Delta Wing to make 2012 Le Mans debut, Nurburgring 24-hour report, and more…
Dossier: AUDI LM P1
Anne Proffit reports on how Audi’s preparations for this year’s LM P1 race paid off on the podium
Insight: LE MANS ENGINES
What are the guiding factors in designing a petrol race engine for LM P1 competition? Oliver Allan reports
Focus: TRANSMISSIONS
Lawrence Butcher examines how manufacturers have made huge leaps in improving the durability of transmission systems for Le Mans racing
Dossier: HOPE RACING LM P1 HYBRID
What does it take to prove that a flywheel-based hybrid can compete at LM P1 level? Anne Proffit finds out
Focus: PROTOTYPE CHASSIS
What are the ingredients needed to create a top-flight sportscar chassis in the 21st century? Lawrence Butcher finds out
Dossier: ROBERTSON RACING FORD GT
Anne Proffit explains how a family-owned team won a podium place at Le Mans with the venerable Ford GT
LE MANS 2011
A review of this year’s Le Mans engines, results plus our directory of suppliers
PS: AUDI AND LM-GTP
Recalling the late 1990s, and the evolution of the Audi R8C
