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Friday, June 15, 2012

Le Mans 2012 has started and already big battles are developing between Audi and Toyota. Even inside the Audi camp there is a fierce battle between the Hybrid and TDI powered R18 crews.

The #1 Audi R18 e-tron quattro took a sensational pole position in hands of Benoit Treluyer who also claimed the 2011 pole position. The French driver set an amazing 3:23.787, that is two seconds faster from last year’s pole position.

The #8 Toyota is in third position on the grid – 1.055secs away from pole position – with the other TS030 HYBRID in fifth.