On the evening of the 24 Heures du Mans 2011, Team-ORECA Matmut got a third Top 5 in three years. Fifth and fourth at the end of the last two editions with the ORECA 01, the team de Chaunac again ranks fifth, after a 79^th edition.

The Peugeot 908 HDi FAP #10, whose reliability has been perfect, was delayed by two exits from the track, it finished behind the Audi R18 and three Peugeot 908. Four cars, all 'new regulation' - entered by two major manufacturers - Team ORECA-Matmut had a third consecutive year as the first "private" finisher of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Team ORECA-Matmut had made a good start, starting in ambush behind the factory Audi R18 and Peugeot 908. In fourth for a time during the first quarter of the race more regularly fifth, Team ORECA-Matmut need not be ashamed of their performance after 24 hours of intense racing.

Hugues de Chaunac (Chairman of ORECA): "Beyond the result, we have witnessed a fantastic race and a great finish. I think this is a fantastic opportunity to be here, to be one of the actors of an event as magnificent. Le Mans has shown its full dimension, and it reduces my disappointment. On the other hand, I tell myself that we could not do better today. "

Nicolas Lapierre: "I'm disappointed, not so much by the result, but rather by the progress of the race. We thought we could make a podium. This it is not our fault: we've tried our best, that is to say, behind Audi and Peugeot. Their reliability and performance have been impressive.... we could not be higher than fifth place. "

(According to press information Oreca Matmut)

Photo: 24 HOURS OF LE MANS, 11 & 12 June 2011. The intensity of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is on the faces of Hugues de Chaunac (left) and Olivier Panis, deep in conversation.