David Brabham ‏@brabsracer: @AllanMcNish it was a real pleasure and honour to race against you. Top bloke, fierce rival, good mate off track. #legend

Alex Brundle ‏@AlexBrundle: Congratulations to @AllanMcNish on a inspiring career. Your tremendous achievements have shown us youngsters the way. Respect.

Gianmaria Bruni ‏@GianmariaBruni: @AllanMcNish an example for us drivers

Karun Chandhok ‏@karunchandhok: Well done to @AllanMcNish on a great career ! Remember first cheering him on at Silverstone F3000 in 1995 ! Super driver, #TopBloke

Ryan Dalziel ‏@ryan_dalziel: Every driver says they want to go out on top of their game but to my knowledge @AllanMcNish is the only 1 who has.His next move will be epic

@AllanMcNish has always been a mentor 2 me and super proud to c him stepping aside and let youth come through. #truechampion #ThankYouAllan

Lucas di Grassi ‏@LucasdiGrassi: Great friend and TOP driver. It has been an honour to be your team mate. Admirable attitude to be able… http://instagram.com/p/iBg3j9RP8G/ 

Stuart Hall ‏@stueyhallracing: @AllanMcNish pure class mate. Bowing out at the very very top! Perhaps it's now time for some marathons with the @BRDCSilverstone :-)

Nick Heidfeld ‏@NickHeidfeld: Respect 4 all results but even more the character @AllanMcNish has not grown into but has always had! and will surely keep after retirement

oliver jarvis ‏@ollyjarvis: Gutted to see @AllanMcNish will be retiring but happy that he has chosen the right time for him whilst still at the top of his game #legend

Nicolas Lapierre ‏@Nico_Lapierre: @AllanMcNish Hey World champion I'll miss you on track. It was great fighting with you!

#champion

Lucas Luhr ‏@lucasluhr: huge respect to @AllanMcNish to stop on the top step le mans and world champion #sportsccarlegend #topguy

Johnny Mowlem ‏@johnnymowlem: Just wanted to say well done to @AllanMcNish for an awesome career + Thx for helping kick start my pro career + all ur support since then.

Lucas Ordonez ‏@Lucas_Ordonez: We will miss you on track @AllanMcNish for me the endurance racing mentor for all of us. BRAVO

Nelson Panciatici ‏@nelsonpancia: @AllanMcNish a fine example for young drivers!

Patrick Pilet ‏@PatrickPilet: @AllanMcNish @Audi__Sport I'll miss U in the world Motorsport. U're a great example 4 all the drivers & I wish u all the best for the future.

Emanuele Pirro ‏@Emanuele_Pirro: Great friend, great team mate and fierce rival @AllanMcNish top man in and out of the car. Audi Sport has looses a bit of its DNA  #respect

TOYOTA Racing ‏@Toyota_Hybrid: Sad to hear we won't be racing against @AllanMcNish in 2014. All the best in retirement World Champ! #fiawec

Benoit Treluyer ‏@BenoitTreluyer: Our friend @AllanMcNish stop his fantastic carrier now. He was a really great team player and fantastic driver we will miss you buddy ;-)

toni vilander ‏@toni_vilander: All the best for the future! I respect Your decision and enjoy your "new" life! @AllanMcNish

Cécile Bonardel / ACO

PHOTO: LE MANS (SARTHE, FRANCE), CIRCUIT DES 24 HEURES, 24 HOURS OF LE MANS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 2013, FREE PRACTICE.