They excluded a driver in the 24 hours of Le Mans: “It’s not safe for him or his teammates”

A French runner was expelled from the competition for causing several accidents in the tests.

This Saturday, from 11 from Argentinawill begin 24 Hours of Le Mans and, before this, a particular event took place. The race organizers, after several negative events, decided to exclude French pilot Philippe Cimadomo 62 years old.

The runner, team member TDS racingcaused a series of accidents at rehearsals, which resulted in intense determination on the part of the competition organizers. “His driving does not meet the standards required to participate safely for the rest of the competition”they explain.

The car was driven by Philippe Cimadomo

“On the recommendation of the race director, for his own safety and that of the other participants, the organizers forbade Philippe Cimadomo to participate in the rest of the competition”wrote the Automobile Club West in a statement on the subject.

Finally, Pierre Fillonpresident of the most important automobile organization in France (ACO)Cimadomo was banned and sentenced: “He’s a very good driver, but he has to keep working. There’s no age limit for racing at Le Mans, but clearly you have to be in a physical condition compatible with racing. It’s a very hard and difficult test.”.

Who will replace Philippe Cimadomo in the 24 Hours of Le Mans

After the resolution of the stewards, the team that included the pilot acted quickly and got his successor. He himself was born in Netherlands Nyck de Vrieswho were there as a result of being part of the team’s reserve Gazoo Racingng Toyota.

Dutchman Nyck de Vries will replace Philippe Cimadomo

“Pechito” López was second in qualifying for the 24 Hours of Le Mans

The Hyperpole for 24 Hours of Le Mans took place this Thursday on the circuit of La Sarte and the Toyota No.7 ng Jose Maria Lopez, kamui kobayashi Y mike conway He finished in second place. at the back of Toyota #8.

Source: Tycsports

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