Audi will end its involvement in the prestigious Le Mans sports car race next year after almost two decades to focus on racing electric cars, symbolizing a shift in strategy as parent company Volkswagen battles to recover from an emissions scandal.
Audi, which is seeking to boost the share of zero-emission vehicles to at least a quarter of its global sales by 2025, said it will start competing next year in the Formula E electric-car racing championship … More
Cyclist Izzad Adnaff, 15, takes a 30 metre long run-up, hops his bike onto the bonnet at full speed and rolls over the windscreen – which bends with the impact. Car owner Aaron Rylan, 28, was doing bench presses at the gym when he glanced out of he window and saw the youngster doing a stunt on the roof of the yellow Gallardo. The businessman raced outside but the teenager and his pals had disappeared – so Aaron checked his dashcam which had been left recording. He posted the footage on social media and, incredibly, Izzad’s MUM saw the footage – and dragged her son over to apologise.
Audi will join the 2017 LeMans Endurance Race but after that, the car maker is reportedly pulling out from the world-renowned racing tournament. The success of the Porsche’s sister company on races has lead to its decision to back out.
Audi LMP1 Last Race On 2017
Audi was always a strong competitor on World Endurance Championship (WEC). With the help of LMP1, it helped the racers to win 13 LeMans championships and other endurance-racing titles. This may also mean that after 2017, the LMP1 program will … More