The N0. 1 Audi R18 e-tron car driven by Loic Duval suffered a massive crash just before Le Mans this weekend. Tweets from spectators around the ring started reporting about the crash. From the images, the crash looks terrible with debris and the wall completely broken.
Video footage #audi #crash #duval @24hoursoflemans #24hLeMans … Lucky Duval is ok http://t.co/dkzIxUZE0I #LeMans24Hrs
— Anthony Kumpen (@AnthonyKumpen) June 11, 2014
#1 @Audi__Sport involved in horrific crash at Porsche Curves exit – pray for @loicduval #LM24 #24LM #FIAWEC pic.twitter.com/3vWOygn98c
— Diesel::Driver (@Dervhead1) June 11, 2014
More photos from the scene shows how bad the crash was. As bad as it looks, the good news is that the driver, Loic Duval, was not seriously hurt in the crash. All he suffered was two grazes to his skin as reported by Audi Sport.
Examinations in the hospital of Le Mans have confirmed that @loicduval is unhurt apart from two grazes to the skin #R18 #LM24 @FIAWEC
— Audi Sport (@Audi__Sport) June 11, 2014
The after math of Duval accident is quite scary.. pic.twitter.com/OXBihYDrR5
— EnduranceWorld.co.uk (@Endurance_World) June 11, 2014
Official statement from Audi states that the No. 1 which crashed was replaced and will continue in the race but Marc Gené will replace Loïc Duval as the driver instead.
Marc Gené will replace Loïc Duval at the wheel of the No. 1 Audi #R18 #LM24 @FIAWEC @24hoursoflemans
— Audi Sport (@Audi__Sport) June 11, 2014
Audi Sport has stated on their Facebook Page that they wish Loic Duval a speedy recovery and even put in the hashtag #welcomechallenges. Pretty bold and daring.
