Gulf & AMR set to partner again for 2011

Media from around the world were on hand for the announcement that Gulf and Aston Martin Racing will be entering Le Mans in 2011 in a brand new LMP1 car, which is designed to compete for top honours.
 
The new Gulf-liveried car is being designed from the ground up with an Aston Martin open cockpit monocoque chassis and a new purpose-designed race engine.   
 
Under the new Automobile Club De L'Ouest (ACO) technical regulations for 2011, Aston Martin Racing now believes it has the opportunity to compete for top honours at the 24 Hour race against tough competition including the diesel-engined competitors. As with all Aston Martins, the new LMP1 will be petrol-powered and designed to make the best use of the ACO's stringent regulations.

Aston Martin Chairman, David Richards said: "Having won the GT category twice at Le Mans in 2007 and 2008 and the Le Mans Series outright in 2009, we still want to achieve our ultimate goal of winning the 24 Hour race overall.
 
"In recent years, it has been impossible for petrol cars to compete on equal terms with the diesels.  However, we now have assurances from the ACO that, with the adoption of the 2011 regulations, they will properly balance the performance of these new cars.  Under these circumstances we have been prepared to develop Aston Martin's first purpose-built racing chassis and engine for more than 50 years."
 
An artist's impression of the 2011 car is above.
 
"Gulf's partnership with Aston Martin Racing has been extremely successful and I am delighted that we are moving forward with them into 2011," enthused Gulf Oil Vice President International, Alain Dujean. "This is a very exciting project and I truly pleased that Gulf will be part of it."

For more information on the exciting plans for 2011 please contact Sam Cork: sc@gulfoilltd.com