16 Facts About Audi R15

Audi R15 TDI, commonly abbreviated to the R15, is a Le Mans Prototype racing car constructed by the German car manufacturer Audi AG.

The Audi R15 got off to a perfect start by winning the 12 Hours of Sebring, setting a new race record in the process.

Three Audi R15 TDIs participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 2009, under the control of Joest Racing.

At the 2009 Le Mans, Audi R15 was unable to continue its winning streak that dated back to 2004.

The No 3 Audi R15 ran off at Indianapolis corner in the beginning of the race but eventually finished 17th.

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Audi R15 stated that they had improved the fuel tank and cooling system as well.

Audi R15 continue to go flat out and in the end finished ten laps ahead of the Peugeot.

Audi R15 had now been able to achieve both the speed and reliability combination that they considered sufficient to match the Peugeot challenge for Le Mans.

Audi R15 treated the race as a setup exercise for car configuration at Spa that would then be used for the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans.

However, it was apparent throughout the race that Audi R15 were unable to match the pace with the Peugeots, but were working according to a different race strategy.

Post-Le Mans Audi R15 did not collect any more victories and lost all three remaining races to the Peugeot 908, which happened to be part of the ILMC championship.

Audi R15 did not win the LMP1 Le Mans Series team championship nor the ILMC LMP1 championship.

The No 1 Audi R15 finished fifth overall after two consecutive tyre punctures and rear bodywork damage in the hands of Mike Rockenfeller.

Audi R15 TDI, driven by Tom Kristensen during the 2009 12 Hours of Sebring.

Audi R15 TDI, driven by Timo Bernhard during the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Audi R15 TDI, driven by Rinaldo Capello during the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans.