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Le Mans team-mates announced

DT to race with Sam Hancock and Juan Barazi

Aston Martin Racing has just announced its full driver line-up for Le Mans.  Joining Darren in the 009 LMP1 car are Sam Hancock and Juan Barazi. In 007 the line-up is Stefan Mücke, Adrian Fernandez and Harold Primat.

All six drivers will be hoping to add to Aston Martin Racing’s tally of four class podiums, two of which were of course Darren’s GT1 victories in 2007 and 2008.
 
This is what Darren and Team Principal, George Howard-Chappell had to say about the announcement:
 
Darren Turner: “It’s always good to get back into the LMP1 seat. While I am competing in GT1 and GT2 this year, I am, as ever really looking forward to Le Mans and it will be good to work with two new team mates. I think it will be tough battling against the diesels once again, and I hope we can echo last year’s result finishing top of the petrol rankings. I know all the other competitors will have made good progress over the past 12 months, so it will make for a very competitive race.”

Team Principal, George Howard-Chappell: “We have another strong driver line-up for this year’s race. The works team has been gelling well and has gained some valuable experience with the car this season. We also have Darren who has competed in every Le Mans with Aston Martin Racing since it was formed and will feel completely at home in the car at this circuit. Complementing our existing team, I am pleased to welcome Juan and Sam who between them bring a wealth of experience.”