Early retirement of the McLaren MP4-12C GT3

Written on 20 May 2013.

 After technical issues had prevented Rudi Adams from setting a fast lap in yesterday's Top40 qualifying, Peter Kox started into the 24-Hour Race from start position 39 at 5 p.m. today. The Dutchman gained a few places right away. However, the joy did not last for long. After completing only a few kilometres at the Nordschleife, the engine of the English super sports car stopped working, resulting in an early retirement for Rudi Adams, Arno Klasen and Peter Kox.

Adams explained: “It is very disappointing. The car ran really well until the last qualifying session last night. And now we have to retire early again after our short stint in last year's 24-Hour Race.”

Uwe Isert added: “We are not sure yet, what caused the engine failure. Accepting a setback like this is very hard, especially considering the hard work our mechanics put into the car again last night.”

Setback for Dörr Motorsport

Written on 19 May 2013.

The Dörr Motorsport McLaren MP4-12C GT3 did not manage to complete a timed lap in the Top40 qualifying, which determines the starting grid of the fastest cars for the 24-Hour Race

As a result, Rudi Adams, Arno Klasen and Peter Kox will start into the 41st ADAC Zurich 24-Hour Race on Sunday from start position 39.