What cars are the race drivers of the 24 hours of LeMans driving in their free time?
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The 2017 Le Mans 24 Hour race is almost upon us. Here at Carspring, we’re big fans of the famous race. In fact, some of us are going to stay up for the whole event. We’ve decided to share the love by letting fans know which cars the most famous drivers drive in their spare time. And we’ve even imagined what they’d look like in the team liveries. We hope you enjoy looking at them as much as we’ve enjoyed making them…
Porsche GT2 – Neel Jani
1. Neel Jani – Switzerland/India – Porsche GT3 RS
Team: Porsche LMP Team #1
Race car: PORSCHE 919 HYBRID
Swiss/Indian hotshot Neel Jani stays in the fast lane in his spare time, keeping on-brand too. His Porsche GT3 RS might not be quite as quick as his Le Mans car, but he certainly won’t be beaten by many cars on the road, especially when it’s Neel Jani behind the wheel.
Porsche Macan – Timo Bernhard
2. Timo Bernhard – Germany – Porsche Macan
Team: Porsche LMP Team #2
Race car: PORSCHE 919 HYBRID
Veteran German driver Timo Bernhard goes for a more practical ride for his daily car, but like his teammate, stays loyal to his team. His Porsche Macan isn’t short of power, however, and he’ll have more than enough pace to outrun must cars flat-out on the Autobahn.
GT500 – Oliver Webb
3. Oliver Webb – UK -Eleanor Mustang G.T.500
Team: ByKolles Racing
Race car: ENSO CLM P1/01 – NISMO
Manchester-born Oliver Webb might drive a high-tech ENSO CLM P1/01 at work, but he prefers hardcore, old-school muscle when he’s not at the office. Wherever he takes his car on the weekend, his Eleanor Shelby GT500 will have him gone in sixty seconds. Puntastic.
Toyota Harrier – Kamui Kobayashi
4. Kamui Kobayashi – Japan – Toyota Harrier
Team: Toyota Racing #1
Race car: TOYOTA TS050 – HYBRID
Former F1 driver Kamui Kobayashi has perhaps the most practical car out of all the Le Mans drivers featured her. His Toyota Harrier (Lexus RX in the UK) won’t be winning any drag races, but its famed reliability certainly keeps to the spirit of endurance.
Lexus RC-F – Sebastien Buemi
5. Sebastien Buemi – Switzerland – Lexus RC-F
Team: Toyota Racing #2
Race car: TOYOTA TS050 – HYBRID
Kamui’s fellow Toyota driver, and ex-F1 driver Sebastien Buemi, has gone for a far less practical car for his daily ride. His Lexus RC-F is worth the hit on practicality however. It truly is one of the most incredible 2+2 coupes ever made. And with 477bhp under the bonnet, Buemi will be almost as quick on the roads as he is around Le Mans.
DS3 – Jose Maria Lopez
6. Jose Maria Lopez – Argentina -Citroen DS3R
Team: Toyota Racing #3
Race car: TOYOTA TS050 – HYBRID
Three-time World Touring Car champion, and Le Mans newcomer is driving the third car for Toyota Racing this year. He’s stayed loyal to his DS touring car team for his daily ride however. The DS3R is one of the very hottest hot hatches, which should keep this legendary driver entertained when he’s not behind the wheel of his Le Mans car.
Audi RS6 – Rubens Barrichello
7. Rubens Barrichello – Brazil – Audi RS6 Avant
Team: Racing Team Nederland
Race car: DALLARA P217 – GIBSON
Everyone’s favourite former Formula 1 driver, Rubens Barrichello, is certainly driving one of the more interesting cars at Le Mans this year. Away from the track, he goes for practicality, combined with extreme speed. The RS6 Avant is perfect for Rubens’ trips to the DIY store, but the power under the bonnet will make him the surprise package. Maybe at Le Mans too.