Loeb and Raikkonen on the Day Test for 908 Hybrid4

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The seven-time world champion rally and F1 World Champion 2007 will be the center of attention during the Test Day 24 Hours of Le Mans, April 24. They are indeed in charge of public baptism of the Peugeot 908 Hybrid4.

Publicity stunt or real necessity? According to Peugeot, the presence of Sébastien Loeb and Kimi Raikkonen is due to the lack of available driver on the day of the first confrontation of the 908 Hybrid4 face the traditional LM P1. We thought the race drivers mature enough in their preparation for the 24 hours, but it seems that the problems encountered on the 908 this winter forces them to focus on the latter.

"The victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the priority objective of Peugeot Sport this season," said Olivier Quesnel. The conclusion of such defects on the 908 requires us to go into overdrive and that's why we want our pilots are focused on the 908, who two weeks later, will play the round of ILMC Spa. Require a circuit in terms of flying. "

The Director of Peugeot Citroën Sport and Racing denies coup marketing. "The choice of Loeb and Raikkonen is logical, he says. Seb experience of the circuit and controlling this type of car. His podium with Pescarolo in 2006 speaks for itself. As for Kimi, it does not become F1 world champion by accident. Its adaptation to a prototype will naturally and "feedback" technology will be very useful. "

Last year, they had both been tipped to join the staff of Peugeot Sport Le Mans 24 Hours. For various reasons the project had been successful. So this is a great way to put one foot in the adventure. Pending a participation of both rally drivers to Classic Le Mans in 2012?

Trials taking place April 24, this does not affect the participation of Finns in the NASCAR Truck Series race at Charlotte, May 20

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